Nursing Scholarships

Nurses are in high demand, and practical students are getting the hint. 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 increate 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 scholarships aimed at helping students earn a nursing degree. There are hospitals that cover portions of employee tuition, organizations that award grants galore and government aid programs aimed at assisting future nurses in completing their education. There is no shortage of financial aid opportunities available to nursing students. Just seek and you shall find.

• Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nursing Scholarship Program
• Akron General Nursing - Service League Scholarship for Graduate Education in Nursing
• Chances Scholarship Program
• The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association
• Lydias Uniforms Scholarship
• National Association of Hispanic Nurses
• Nurses Educational Funds Scholarships for Graduate Studies
• Tafford Uniforms Scholarship Program
• Touchmark Foundation Scholarship
• AQHA Education/Nursing Scholarship Program

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!