University Office of Student Financial Aid
Nursing Students
| Organization/Scholarship | Criteria | Form of Assistance & Deadline |
| Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Foundation Career Mobility Scholarship Award Phone: (866)877-AMSN Email: AMSN@ajj.com Web site |
Available to students in LPN-to-RN, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, BSN-to-MSN, or MSN-to-doctorate programs. Must be a member of AMMSN for at least one year. | Amount: $500
Deadline: April 15 |
| American Academy of Nursing/ John A. Hartford Foundation Building academic geriatric nursing capacity scholars award program. Contact: Pamela Dudzik Phone: (202) 682-2852 Email: pdudzik@aannet.org Web site |
Provides pre-doctoral scholarships for nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing. Applicants must be degreed RN's, US citizens or permanent residents and identify a mentor/advisor with whom they will work, Post-doctoral fellowships and MBA scholarships (for nurses seeking careers in management of health care institutions serving the elderly) are also available. | Amount: Up to $50,000 annually for two years |
| American Association of Colleges of Nursing Lydia's Professional Uniforms/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship Contact: Robert Rosseter (202) 463-6930, ext. 231 rrosseter@aacn.nche.edu Web site |
Available to students enrolled in the junior year of an accredited BSN program. | Deadline: September 30th
Amount: TBD |
| American Association of Colleges of Nursing Lydia's Professional Uniforms/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship Contact: Robert Rosseter (202) 463-6930, ext. 231 rrosseter@aacn.nche.edu Web site Monster Healthcare/AACN Nursing Faculty Scholarship |
Available to students enrolled full-time in a baccalaureate-to-doctoral degree of Doctor of Nursing Practice program who intend to pursue nursing faculty careers. Upon graduation, recipients must serve in a teaching capacity at a nursing school for a minimum of one year for each year of support received. | Amount: $25,000 plus part-time clinical employment and health benefits ($2,500 |
| American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
101 Columbia Aliso Viejo Aliso, CA 92656 -1491 (949) 362-2000 Web site |
Current AACN member. Program under revision. Details on web site Graduate - Graduate of Baccalaureate Program. | Amount: TBD
Deadline: April 1 |
| American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Neuroscience Nursing Foundation Scholarship (888) 557-2266 info@aann.org |
For Baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degrees. | Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 15th |
| American Association of Neuroscience Nurses Neuroscience Nursing Foundation Scholarship (888)557-2266 info@aann.org Gwen Breiger Memorial Scholarships in Advanced Practice Nursing |
For master's degree or post-master's certificate. | Amount: $1,500
Deadline: January 15th |
| American Holistic Nurses Association Charlotte McGuire Scholarship Program (800) 278-2462, ext.10 info@ahna.org Web site |
Must be a current member of AHNA enrolled in an undergraduate (AND,BSN,AND-to-BSN) or graduate nursing program related to holistic nursing. | Amount: TBD
Deadline: March 15 |
| American Legion
Eight and Forty Lung Respiratory Nursing Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Web site |
For RN's pursuing advanced preparation for positions in supervision, administration or teaching. Recipients must have prospects of employment in a full-time position directly related to lung and respiratory control upon completion of education. | Deadline: May 15th
Amount: $2,500 |
| American Nephrology Nurses' Association Career Mobility Scholarships (888) 600-2662 anna@ajj.com Web site |
Various scholarship opportunities for ANNA members pursuing a BSN or advanced degree in nursing. Must be a current full member of ANNA for at least two years and be currently employed in nephrology nursing. | Deadline: October 15th
Amount: $2,000 to $2,500 |
| American Nurses Association Minority Fellowship Program
Contact: Janet Jackson, Program Manager (301) 628-5247 jjackson@ana.org Web site |
Provides fellowships to master's prepared minority RN's committed to pursuing advanced study focusing on the prevention and treatment of mental illness and substance abuse. Must be an ANA member. | Clinical Research Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
Deadline: March 1st Amount: Annual stipend and tuition assistance for 3-5 years; amount varies, depending on available funds. Clinical Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship Deadline: TBA Amount: Varies; fellowships are 1-2 years |
| Anthony J. Janetti Nursing Scholarship Banner Health |
A registered nurse employed for at least one year with a banner health facility in a full-time position. Be accepted into a related degree-granting program in an accredited institution, can be enrolled part-time or full-time, and must be maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0. Be able to commit to working for at least one year with a banner health facility following award of the scholarship. Previous winners of this scholarship are not eligible. | Amount: $1,500
Deadline: TBD |
| Army ROTC
(800) USA-ROTC Web site |
Offers two, three, and four year scholarships for undergraduate nursing students. Must be U.S. citizen. | Deadline: TBD
Amounts: Variant, additional allowances for books, fees, and living expenses. |
| Association of Operating Room Nurses Scholarship Program AORN Foundation Scholarship Program Web site |
Various scholarship opportunities for perioperative nurses enrolled in bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree programs. | Deadline: October 15th
Amount: $2,000 to $2,500 |
| Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, Inc. (AORN) (303) 755-6304 x366 ibendzsa@aorn.org Web site |
R.N., AORN member for 1 yr. Prior to application deadlines. BS, MS, or Ph.D. student. Student Nurse and O.R. Tech. Scholarships available. Need and merit based. | Scholarship, amount varies.
Deadline: May 1 annually |
| Career Development Awards
ONS Foundation 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburg, PA 15275 (412) 859-6100 option #4 on menu Email: Foundation@ons.org |
A. Nurse Leadership Career Development Award: To reward an oncology nurse for meritorious leadership practice by providing financial assistance to attend a continuing education program(s) that will further their leadership development. B. Connie Henke Yarbro Excellence in Cancer Nursing Mentorship Award: To recognize/support excellence in mentoring of oncology nurses. Must be RN w/two yrs. oncology nursing experience. Must demonstrate excellence in mentoring of others. C. Meniscus Limited Career Development Award for Multidisciplinary Achievement: To provide seed money to support an oncology RN in developing and/or implementing a cancer related multidisciplinary education or practice project for healthcare professionals. Priority will be given to those projects that focus on survivorship. D. Cancer Public Education Projects: To support public education projects to enhance knowledge and awareness of cancer prevention, detection and treatment. Must be RN w/interest and commitment to oncology nursing. E. Pearl Moore Career Development Award: Professional staff nurse currently employed and with at least 2 years employment in oncology nursing with a minimum 75% of time devoted to patient care. Must possess or be pursuing a BSN. F. Josh Gottheil Memorial Bone Marrow Transplant Career Development Award: Registered nurse currently employed in and with at least 2 years employment in BMT with a minimum 75% of time devoted to patient care -or- a nurse in the position of manager, practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, BMT coordinator, or equivalent position with at least 2 years BMT nursing |
Award: $2000
Deadline: December 1 Award: $2500 Deadline: December 1 Award: $3000 Deadline: December 1 Award: $2500 Deadline: December 1 Three $2500 awards with airfares to Congress and plaques Deadline: December 1 Four $2000 awards and plaques Deadline: December 1 |
| Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Web site |
Awarded to undergraduate students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. | Deadline: February 15th & August 15th
10 Awards given
Amount: $500 |
| Chi Eta Phi Sorority
Aliene Carrington Ewell Scholarship
(202) 232-3858 chietaphi@erols.com Mabel Keaton Staupers National Scholarship Award |
Available to African American students pursuing an undergraduate degree in nursing. Available to African American students enrolled in an accredited nursing program leading to a B.A., M.A., or Doctoral degree. Must be a current member of Chi Eta Phi and the ANA, have demonstrated leadership and have contributed to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of minority nurses. |
Deadline: TBD
Amount: TBD Deadline: TBD Amount: TBD |
| Daughters of the American Revolution National Society, DAR
Office of Committees/ Scholarships 1776 D. Street, NW Washington, DC 20006-5392 (202) 879-3292 (513) 684-2676 Web site Students must submit self addressed stamped envelope for all scholarships |
A. Caroline Holt Nursing Scholarship: Undergraduate student in an accredited School of Nursing. A local DAR Chapter must sponsor applicants. Call the Office of Committees for local chapter information at (202) 879-3292 C. Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship: Undergraduate nursing student who is a member, eligible for membership or related to a member of C.A.R., or SR. D. Mildred Nutting Scholarship: Undergraduate/Graduate student in an accredited school of nursing. |
$1000 scholarship $500 scholarship Deadline February 15 $1000 scholarship |
| Delaware Academy of
Medicine
Suite L10. 4765 Ogletown Stanton Road Newark, DE 19713 (302) 733-3900 Web site |
Must be a Delaware resident studying medicine or dentistry or Allied Health Awards are based on financial need and academic records. | $1,000-$5,000 loans Deadline: May 15th |
| District 1199C Fund
Training
1319 Locust Street, 1st floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 Contact: Mary Clark (215) 735-5555 |
Must be union member for one year in a contributing bargaining unit of 1199C. Must be enrolled in an allied health or nursing program. | FT up to $10,000
Deadline: March 1 |
| Emergency Nurses Association Foundation ENA Foundation Scholarships (800) 900-9659 foundation@ena.org Web site |
Various undergraduate and graduate scholarships for nursing students who have been ENA members for at least one year. Special offers to non-members. | Deadline: TBD Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 |
| Eight & Forty Lung &
Respiratory Disease Nursing Scholarship Fund The American Legion Americanism and Children & Youth Division Attn: Eight & Forty Scholarship P.O. Box 1055 Indianapolis, IN 46206 |
United States citizen who is a RN and is continuing studies in the Pediatric Lung & Respiratory Disease field. | $3,000 scholarship for one year Deadline: May 15 Applications available after February 1 |
| ExceptionalNurse.com
(561) 627-9872 Exceptionalnurse@aol.com Web site |
Offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships for full-time nursing students with a documented disability who have demonstrated a commitment to working with people with disabilities. | Deadline: June 1
Amount: $250 - $500 |
| Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association FNSNA Annual Scholarship Program Contact: Lauren Sperle (718) 210-0705 nsna@nsna.org Web site |
Offers many different scholarships for nursing and pre-nursing students, including breakthrough to nursing scholarships for students from underrepresented populations. | Deadline: January
Amount: Varies Application Fee: $10 |
| Frank & Louise Groff
Foundation
15 Floyd Wycoff Road Morganville, NJ 07751 (732) 536-2738 Fax (732) 536-1621 fax Contact: Susan Rechel |
Must be a graduate of a Monmouth County, NJ public school. Grants for students of nursing and medical schools. Demonstrated financial need and academic excellence. | Awards average $1000 annually for medical students.
Awards vary for nursing students depending on available funds Deadline: March 15 |
| Global Scholarship Alliance Nurse Leaders for America Scholarship Program (513) 665-4544 info@globalscholarship.net Web site |
Offers work/study programs for U.S., Canadian and international nurses that combine fully funded BSN-completion and MSN scholarships at accredited U.S. nursing schools with multi-year employment at U.S. health care institutions. Must be a currently licensed RN with at least one year of recent acute care hospital-based nursing experience. Upon completion of the program, GSA nurse-scholars must complete a period of service that allows others to benefit from their newly acquired education and experience. | Deadline: TBD
Amount: Full scholarship, including books, tuition, fees and a notebook computer |
| Health Professions Pre-Graduate Scholarship/Indian Health Service Scholarship
250 Gambell Street Anchorage, AK 99501 (9097) 257-1408 |
Alaska Native/Native American students pursuing a degree in pre-professional areas such as pre-medicine, pre-nursing, pre-dentistry, pre-engineering, pre-pharmacy, and pre-physical therapy with a minimum GPA of 2.0. | Deadline: April
Amount: TBD |
| Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions
Nursing Scholarship Program Web site |
Available to full or part time nursing students enrolled or accepted into an accredited diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate or graduate program. Must be a U.S. citizen or national and commit to at least two years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. | Deadline: May
Amount: Tuition, fees, reasonable education expenses, & monthly stipend |
| Independence Blue Cross; Pennsylvania Higher Education Foundation
Nurse Scholars Program (800) 377-4502 Web site |
Provides scholarships to graduate-level nursing students pursuing studies that will qualify them to become nurse educators. Undergraduate scholarships are also available. Must be attending an accredited nursing program in southeastern PA. | Deadline: TBD
Amount: TBD |
| Indian Health Service
Health Professions Scholarship Program Contact: Eric Pinto Phone: (301) 443-6197 epinto@na.ihs.gov Web site |
Offers undergraduate and graduate nursing scholarships for full and part time American Indian and Alaskan Native students who members of a federally recognized tribe. Scholarships are available in the following nursing specialties: Psychiatric, geriatric, women's health, pediatrics, nurse anesthetist and nurse practitioner. Priority consideration will be given to RN's employed by the HIS, one of its contract programs or a program assisted under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. Must agree to serve one year in an HIS facility or other health care program serving Indian people for each year of scholarship support. Pre-Nursing scholarships are also available. | Deadline: February 28th
Amount: TBA |
| International Order of the King's Daughters & Sons Health Career
Scholarship Program
Judith Isenhour 128 West Harris Avenue Savannah GA 31401 |
Must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen enrolled in a FT accredited U.S. or Canadian school. Health Careers: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physical or occupational therapy, and medical technologies. | $500-$1000 award free scholarship
No obligation
Deadline: April 1 Send SASE business size |
| The Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship
National Society of the Daughters of the Revolution
776 D Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 |
Awarded to students currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing for undergrad study who are members, eligible for membership or related to a member of NSDAR, C.A.R. or SR. | Deadline: February 15th, August 15th. Awards are made in May and November Amount: $500.00 |
| Margaret A. Stafford Nursing Scholarship Fund Contact: Richard Gentsch (302) 504-5222 rgentsch@delcf.org |
Delaware resident who has been accepted into an accredited college or university nursing program within or outside Delaware with the intention of pursuing a career in nursing and ensuring that patients' needs are a priority. A preference will be given to those students most in need of financial support. | Deadline: March 31st
Amount: $1,000 |
| Med Funds and Funds
5005 Rockside Road, Suite 600 Independence, OH 44131 (800) 665-1016 ttogliatti@opusloans |
Graduate & undergraduate loan programs. Featuring zero-fees for all graduate students and 2% fees for undergraduates. All students eligible for up to 3.3% refund in repayment. Medical, dental and healthcare students, see Web site. All others see Web site for more information. | Stafford loans with discount fees.
Private loans
Residency loans
Consolidation loans
New Rebate Program: Med funds will rebate all of the origination fee
Deadline: None specified |
| Middlesex County Medical Society Foundation 575 Cranbury Road, Suite B-7 East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (732) 257-6800 Web site |
Middlesex County resident for at least 5 yrs. Or more or with the intention of remaining in Middlesex County after Graduation. Medical, nursing, or pharmacy student only. | $500 - $1500/yr. Scholarship
Deadline: February 1 |
| National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association
NANAINA Merit Awards (888) 566-8773 brk@georgetown.edu Web site |
Open to NANAINA members who are enrolled in a federally or state recognized tribe and are full time undergraduate or graduate students in an accredited or state approved school or nursing. | Deadline: TBD
Amount: $750 |
| National American Arab Nurses Association NAANA Scholarships (313) 982-4070 Web site Juanita Robles - Lopez/Pampers Parenting Institute and Procter & Gamble Scholarship |
Offers various scholarships for nursing students, practicing nurses, and students interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Awarded to a NAHN member pursuing a master's degree in a maternal child nursing program |
Deadline: July 1st
Amount: TBD Deadline: April 15th Amount: $2,000 |
| National Association of Hispanic Nurses
NAHN Scholarship Awards
(818) 571-9185 latinanrse@social.rr.com Web site |
Open to NAHN members enrolled in an accredited associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate or LPN/LVN nursing program. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident. | Deadline: April 15th Amount: $1,000 |
| National Black Nurses Association
NBNA Scholarship Program (800) 575-6298 nbna@erols.com Web site |
Provides various scholarships open to African American nursing students currently enrolled in a BSN, AND, diploma, or LPN/LVN nursing program. Must be a member of NBNA and have at least one full year of school remaining. | Deadline: April 15th Amount: $500 - $2,000 |
| National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations
Aetna/NCEMNA Scholars Program Contact: The president of the appropriate NCEMNA member association Web site |
Open to ethnic minority BSN and Master's degree nursing students interested in pursuing research careers with a focus on eliminating minority health disparities. Must be a member of one of the five NCEMNA member associations: Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association, National Alaska Native American Indian Nurses Association, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, National Black Nurses Association and Philippine Nurses Association of America. | Deadline: Varies
Amount: TBD |
| The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America American Indian Nurse Scholarship Program Mrs. Thomas B. Van Antwerp, Consultant and contact person 7752-A Patrick Landing Road Bay Minette, AL 36507 (251) 580-8073 251-580-8011 fax gypsie@vanantwerponline.com |
Nursing or any related field of health care or health education at college or post-graduate level; associate degree program acceptable. Must be 1/4 American Indian. | Amount: $1000 per semester, to be used for academic purposes only. 5-20 scholarships available per semester |
| Nurses' Educational Funds, Inc.
304 Park Avenue South, 11th Floor New York, NY 10010 (send $20, return postage) (212) 590-2443 info@n-e-f.org Web site |
To qualify you must be a registered nurse, a member of a professional nursing association, enrolled in a professionally NLNAC or CCNE accredited nursing masters program or at the doctoral level in a nursing or nursing- related program; a full or part time student at the masters level, having completed a min of 12 credits (at time of application) with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher; full or part-time doctoral level; a U.S. citizen or have declared official intention of becoming one. | $2,500 – $15,000 scholarship
Deadline: March 1 |
| Nursing Student Loan Program: (301) 443-4776 Web site |
See website for details | Amount: TBD |
| Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
Bachelor's and Doctoral Scholarships
(866) 257-4667 foundation@uns.org Web site |
For students committed to careers in oncology nursing who are currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited BSN program or doctoral degree program in nursing. Doctoral scholarship applicant must be a masters prepared licensed RNs. | Application Fee: $5
Amount: $2,000 to $5,000 (doctoral) |
| ONS Foundation
125 Enterprise Drive RIDC Park West Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 (412) 859-6100 option #4 Foundation@ons.org Web site |
A. Bachelors Scholarships:
Individuals interested in and committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a baccalaureate degree. B. Masters Scholarships: RN interested in and committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a master's degree. C. Post-Masters Scholarships: Masters prepared RN interested in and committed to oncology nursing and pursuing post-masters degree in advanced practice nursing. D. Doctoral Scholarships: Masters prepared RN interested in and committed to oncology nursing and pursuing a doctorate degree. |
$2000 scholarship $3000 scholarship $3000 scholarship $3000 scholarship Deadline: February 1 |
| Pennsylvania State Nurses Association Contact: Betty Keech (610) 519-4912 |
Must be a resident of Pennsylvania and must be attending a nursing school in the five county area of Philadelphia. | Deadline: May 9th
Amount: $1,000 |
| e Valley Health System
Stringer/Featherstone Nursing Scholarship Program 15 Essex Road Paramus, NJ 07652 Attn: Education Department (201) 291-6479 |
Applicants shall be a resident in the geographical area serviced by the Valley Health System and its affiliates. Demonstrated academic promise to succeed in the nursing program. Select college, university or nursing program accredited by the National league of Nursing or other qualified accrediting agencies. Applicant shall have demonstrated good citizenship and have participated in community and school activities. Applicant shall have demonstrated financial need and have shown willingness to help her/him self. | Awards vary upon student's need
Deadline: Applications due by February 15th for the following fall semester |
| Registered Nurse Scholarship
Ordean Foundation 601 Ordean Buillding Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 726-4785 |
College level: Unspecified Undergraduate. Major/Fields of Study: Nursing, Radiation Technology. |
Amount: $1,685 Average
Maximum number of awards: 37
Deadline: March 1 |
| Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
RN General Education Scholarship Contact: Crysta Anderson (800) 245-7462 canderson@sba.com Web site RN Advancing Education Scholarship |
For students pursuing education to become an RN; must be enrolled full time in an accredited nursing program. Scholarship is given as a reimbursement after successful completion of the fall term. For gastroenterology RNs who wish to continue their education by pursuing a BSN, MSN or PHD degree. Must be an SGNA member enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited nursing degree program. Scholarship is given as a reimbursement. |
Deadline: July 31st
Reimbursement of $2,500 Deadline: July 31st Reimbursement of $2,500 (full time) and $1,000 (part time) |
| Supreme Scholarship Program
Military Order of Cooties Auxiliary c/o Catherine Wilcox 1060 West Marietta Street Decatur, IL 62522 (217) 455-5885 |
Relatives of VFW or VFW auxiliary to study to be a nurse, pharmacist, dental assistant, x-ray tech., lab tech., operating room tech., or dietician. | Average award : $1,000-$3,000
Number of awards vary
Deadline: April 1st |
| William F. Grupe
Foundation, Inc
P.O. Box 775 Livingston, NJ 07039 (973) 228-4874 |
Graduate student who is a resident of Bergen, Essex, or Hudson counties, NJ. Med. or nursing student planning to practice in NJ. | $2000 – $3000 scholarship
Deadline: March 1 |
