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Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Note: This is a conditional scholarship that has a service commitment after graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

You are eligible if you:

  • Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
  • Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
  • Begin classes no later than September 30
  • Don’t have any federal judgment liens
  • Don’t have an existing service commitment
  • Aren’t overdue on a federal debt

Additional Information

If you receive an award, you’ll get a monthly stipend—and we’ll pay your

  • tuition;
  • eligible fees;
  • reasonable costs (includes books, clinical supplies/instruments, and uniforms).

Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Scholarships

Eligibility

  • Students currently enrolled and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;
    • Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program.
  • Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program;
  • Attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester.
  • Involvement in nursing school organizations and/or community health activities;
  • Document academic achievement;
  • Establish financial need;
  • U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number;
  • High school students are not eligible to apply;
  • Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. 

More Details

HOW MUCH MONEY IS AVAILABLE?
The NSNA Foundation awards over $500,000 annually. Scholarship funding is up to $10,000 per award.

WHAT CRITERIA ARE USED FOR SELECTION?
The scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. Additional criteria may be required by some sponsors.

WHEN WILL THE SCHOLARSHIPS BE AWARDED?
Scholarships are awarded in the spring of 2024 for use in summer school 2024 and the 2024 – 2025 academic year.

WHO CHOOSES THE RECIPIENTS?
A committee of faculty and students is appointed by the NSNA Foundation to select scholars.

WHEN IS THE APPLICATION AVAILABLE? The 2024-2025 online scholarship application will be available on September 8, 2023.

DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS?
Applications must be submitted online by January 26, 2024.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH THE APPLICATION?
All applicants must submit:

  • Copy of recent nursing school unofficial transcripts, or grade report.
  • Faculty Member Certification Form
  • Financial Aid Certification Form
  • NSNA members must provide their membership number.
  • Registered nurses in baccalaureate programs and licensed practical/vocational nurses in programs leading to registered nurse licensure must submit a copy of their license to be considered for the Career Mobility Scholarships. 

Barbara Rhomberg Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in a full-time undergraduate nursing program working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree
  • Non-traditional student, defined as a student that did not immediately continue their education after high school (at least a 3-year gap between high school and enrollment in a college or university)

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The Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship, sponsored by B4 Brands, is awarded each year to a non-traditional, fulltime student pursuing undergraduate degrees in nursing.  Scholarship winners receive a non-renewable scholarship of $1,000 payable directly to the institution in which they are enrolled, for their Fall 2023 Semester.

Undergraduate nursing programs are those offering an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.  Non-traditional students are those students who postponed the pursuit of a college degree after high school, or had their college careers interrupted, and instead entered the workforce, or military or fulfilled a family or non-profit obligation.

Indian Health Services Scholarships

Eligibility

  • US Citizen or US National
  • Must be a member or descendant of a federally recognized, state recognized, or terminated American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native village
  • Be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
  • Be capable of completing a health profession degree program
  • Intend to serve Indian people as a health professional in your chose discipline

More Details

The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers three scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students in order to educate and train health professionals to staff Indian health programs.

Employment Policies

Indian health professionals are required to follow program employment policies in order to successfully complete their service commitment.

Position Start Date

Your Indian health career must begin within 90 days of graduation or completion of your post-graduate clinical training.

The NurseDeck Go Award

Eligibility

  • Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Interested in pursuing a degree in nursing
  • In financial need to continue and complete their nursing education
  • Currently enrolled as a second-year nursing student in an accredited two-to-four-year college or university in the U.S.
  • An active member of your college or university’s chapter of the student nurse association organization and community

More Details

How do I apply?
  • Create an Official NurseDeck account
  • Submit an official college transcript
  • Submit a photo of your college or university ID card
  • Submit a list of your honors, awards and certifications (if applicable)
  • Submit a one-page essay; tell us about yourself, your experience using NurseDeck, nurse related activities and what you hope to achieve as a nurse in your professional career after graduation (500-700 words max. and doubled spaced)
  • Submit one letter of recommendation (on college, university or business letterhead) The letter should be from an educator and/or professional from school (teacher, counselor or employer) or a representative from the student nurse association chapter of your college/university
  • Email all documents to scholarship@nursedeck.com by October 1, 2023

Nursing & Pharmacy Student Scholarship

Eligibility

  • The recipient must be a college student who is enrolled in a nursing or pharmacy program
  • The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2
  • The recipient must be at least 17 years old

More Details

Applicants must submit an essay up to 500 words long that answers the following questions:

Why are you pursuing a degree in nursing or pharmacy?  What made you choose the program at your school? What are your goals for your career?

Medicare Insurance Scholarships

Eligibility

If you are a high school senior who is soon headed to college or university, eligible participants will be considered based on the following factors:

  • Grades
  • Volunteer and leadership history
  • Recommendations from teachers and/or school counselors

If you are currently enrolled in an educational program that is in a traditional collegiate medical field, you must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for this scholarship:

  • Must possess a cumulative collegiate GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Must be enrolled full-time in a health profession school, complementary, and/or alternative medicine program

If you’re currently striving towards a licensure via non-collegiate training program, you must meet the following requirements to be eligible for this scholarship:

  • Must have completed and been accepted for your Application for Official Licensure
  • Must possess a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Nursing & Pharmacy Student Scholarship

Eligibility

  • The recipient must be a college student who is enrolled in a nursing or pharmacy program
  • The recipient must have a minimum grade point average of 3.2
  • The recipient must be at least 17 years old

FNSNA Nursing Scholarship

Eligibility

  • Currently enrolled and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an Associates, Bachelors, Master’s Degree, RN to BSN, RN to MSN, or LPN/LVN to RN program.
  • Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program.
  • Attending classes and taking no less than 6 credits per semester.
  • Involvement in student nursing organizations and/or community health activities,
  • Documented academic achievement.
  • Established Financial Need
  • U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number
  • HS Students ARE NOT eligible to apply
  • Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing.

Application

  • Application available through the link below.
  • Deadline: 27 January 2023

J.J. Bogdan Healthcare Professional Scholarship

Eligibility:

  • Students must:
    • Be a U.S. Citizen
    • Be at least 18 years old
    • Have a Cumulative GPA of at Least 3.5
    • Be enrolled in one of the following through at least the Spring 2023 term:
      • Medical or Pre-Med Programs
      • Pharmacy or Pre-Pharmacy Programs
      • Nursing or Nurse Practitioner Programs
      • Physicians Assistant Programs

Application Requirements:

  • Students must submit the following by December 27, 2022 :
    • Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Phone Number
    • Email Address
    • Mailing Address
    • Academic Transcript and Proof of Enrollment
    • A Professional Photograph of yourself
    • A 500 word essay on the following:
      • HOW WILL THIS SCHOLARSHIP BENEFIT OR HELP TO FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION?