Nurses are in high demand, and practical students are getting the hint.
Attending college for nursing can pay off big time. According to government
records, registered nursing is projected to be the second most popular new profession
for students across the nation (as well as for those who bring their experience
from abroad). And things are only getting better. Nursing employment is expected
to increase at above-average rates until 2014 as the median age of nurses increases.
It’s not surprising; you can’t go wrong with a job where scrubs and gym shoes are
the norm.
Luckily for students interested in nursing, many organizations have created
scholarship opportunities aimed at helping students earn a nursing degree.
There are hospitals that cover portions of employee tuition, organizations that
award grants galore and
federal student financial aid programs aimed at assisting future nurses
in completing their education. There is no shortage of
financial aid available to nursing students. Just seek and you shall find.
Conduct a free college scholarship search
to find more nursing scholarships like those listed below to help you
pay for school.
Remember, you may qualify for other scholarships that have nothing to do with your
major. Be sure to conduct a free college scholarship
search at www.scholarships.com to find all the
scholarships you can!
Below are just a few of the scholarships you can find in our database when you conduct
a free, college scholarship search!
AAMN Foundation Scholarships for Men
The American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN) Foundation and the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future have partnered to offer this $1,000 scholarship program for male students pursuing professional nursing education programs. Established in 2004, these scholarships are intended to support male students who are seeking a pre-RN licensure or graduate degree in nursing. Applicants must submit an application with supporting documentation and already be enrolled at an accredited institution.
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AAOHN Leadership Development Scholarship
The AAOHN Leadership Development Scholarship is awarded to support volunteer leadership development in occupational and environmental health nursing. These scholarships are awarded to individuals only and are not intended to supplement tuition in an academic program.
Two Scholarships Offered
* One $1,000 scholarship is funded by the AAOHN Foundation
* One $1,000 scholarship is funded by the Texas State AOHN
Use of the Scholarships
These scholarships are to be applied to leadership development activity/program registration, travel and/or associated travel-related expenses (e.
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Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) Education Fund
The purpose of this program is to provide $3,000 scholarships to nursing students who are attending colleges and universities, hereafter referred to as schools, with accredited baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs, including AD-BSN, BSN accelerated nursing, anesthesia, masters and doctoral programs. Students eligible to apply for a scholarship include:
- Nursing students who plan to enter the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve and are not participating in a program funded by the Active Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve.
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Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship
The Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship is awarded to students who are in financial need and are accepted and enrolled into an accredited school of nursing. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. Please send a self-addressed, stamped, business-size envelope to obtain the name and address of your state scholarship chairman and an application for any scholarships.
Address your request to:
Committee Services Office
Attn: Scholarships
1776 D Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
For more information, visit:
http://www.
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Colon Furr Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Colon Furr Memorial Nursing Scholarship is available to any person who resides in North Carolina and has been accepted or is enrolled in a 1 year Licensed Practical Nurse program or is enrolled in a 2, 3, or 4 year program that leads to certification as a Registered Nurse. The school must be in North Carolina. An American Legion Post must sponsor an applicant.
Applications without the endorsement of an American Legion Post in North Carolina will not be considered!
For more information about this award, please visit:
http://nclegion.
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Dorothy Willits Hallowell Nursing Scholarship
The Anne T. Jeanes Foundation furthers its mission by supporting the social ministry of Friends in the community through preparation of health care professionals who embrace Quaker values. Toward that end, the Foundation is making scholarship money available to high school seniors who wish to pursue the profession of nursing and have been accepted into an institution of higher education that offers an approved program of study in professional nursing. The scholarship is named after Dorothy Willets Hallowell, a long time resident of the Jeanes Hospital community and supporter of Jeanes Hospital.
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ENA Foundation Masters in Nursing Scholarship
ENA Foundation Masters in Nursing Scholarship applicants must be ENA members for a minimum of 12 months prior to applying. Applicants must be attending a NLN or AACN accredited school.
The scholarship is intended for a nurse (RN) pursuing a Masters degree in nursing. This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of the many ENA members and corporations who have given contributions to the Foundation.
For more information about scholarship opportunities available at ENA or to apply, please visit:
http://www.
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HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program
The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP or "Nursing Scholarship") is a competitive Federal program, which awards scholarships to individuals for attendance at schools of nursing. The scholarship consists of payment for tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly support stipend. In return, the students agree to provide a minimum of 2 years of full-time clinical service (or an equivalent part-time commitment, as approved by the NSP) at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
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Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
The Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship requires a commitment to practicing as an LPN or RN in a specific Kansas location. Applicants must locate a sponsor (generally a hospital or long-term care facility) to provide partial scholarship funding and provide employment upon licensure of the recipient.
For complete program details and eligibility requirements, please visit:
http://www.kansasregents.org/financial_aid/nursing.html
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McKesson Nursing Scholarships
The McKesson Foundation and National Student Nurses’ Association support education through a variety of educational grants, scholarships for employees' children, and our educational matching gift program. In order to address the urgent need for more nurses, $1,000 McKesson Nursing Scholarships are awarded annually to low-income nursing students. The scholarships are awarded to students with financial need. If the student is eligible, the scholarship is also renewable for a second year.
Selection of scholarship recipients is based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities.
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Michigan Nurses Association
The Michigan Nurses Foundation was created in 2000 to advance nursing and nursing education.
The MNF awards a minimum of three $500 scholarships annually.
The following are the minimum nursing scholarship eligibility criteria:
• The applicant must be a student currently enrolled in a Michigan College/School of Nursing that grants a certificate for practical nursing, or an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.
• The applicant must be in good academic standing with demonstrated progress toward degree completion.
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NAHN Nursing Scholarships
These awards are presented to NAHN members enrolled in associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate or practical/vocational nursing programs. Selection of recipients is based on current academic standing. Scholarship award recipients are a select group of Hispanic students who demonstrate promise of future professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for other aspiring nursing students. To qualify for the scholarship award, the applicant must be currently enrolled in a school of nursing and be a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States.
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Nurse Leaders for America
The Nurse Leaders for America(TM) scholarship program for nurses is a work-study program that combines either a BSN completion or MSN scholarship to a U.S. nursing school with a work assignment at a U.S. hospital.
Minimum requirements for the program include:
*Active and unencumbered registered nurse license
*Successful completion of a registered nursing program
*A minimum of one year of recent post-graduate acute care hospital based nursing experience is preferred
*Desire t
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Nurses Educational Funds, Inc
NEF is a non-governmental source of funds for graduate nursing education – masters and doctoral degrees. To qualify for an NEF award, you must be
- a registered nurse
- enrolled in or applying to either a NLNAC/CCNE accredited Masters program in nursing, or, at the doctoral level, to a nursing or related program
- a member of a professional nursing organization
- a US citizen.
At the masters degree level, applicants will be supported for full-time study only.
NEF scholarships are competitive.
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Perinatal Nursing Graduate Scholarships
To recognize and promote excellence in nursing care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes offers several $5,000 scholarships annually to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing. Scholarships are supported in part by educational grants from Pampers and Evenflo.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicant must be a registered nurse.
- Applicant must currently be enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctoral level.
- Applicant must have at least one academic term to complete after May of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
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WOCN Society Accredited Nursing Education Scholarship Program
WOCN Society Accredited Nursing Education Scholarships are awarded to deserving individuals committed to working within the wound, ostomy and continence nursing specialty. Applicants agree to support the WOCN Society philosophy and scope of practice.
Scholarship applicants must be accepted into a WOCN Society Accredited Nursing Education Program. Scholarship applications are accepted twice yearly, May 1 and November 1. Applications may be submitted before a program begins, during the program, or by the first application deadline immediately following graduation.
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