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This web page was updated November 2023.
Currently, the nursing profession is a "hot" career choice. Most of the literature predicts that there will be a high demand for Registered Nurses for a number of years to come. Depending on which route students want to go, a person can obtain an associate degree in two to three years or a bachelor's degree in about four years. Whichever way you go, it takes MONEY to fund an education. With the economy being the way it is, more and more students are trying to help fund their education through the use of grants and scholarships. Loans are a possibility, BUT students have to pay back loans. Grants and scholarships for college are a preferred choice of alternate funding for many students.
There ARE nursing scholarships available. However, nursing scholarships are like just about any other type of college scholarship, in that, some nursing scholarships are based on very specific, narrow, limiting eligibility requirements. Many scholarships are based on ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, field of study, military status, and more. We have seen A LOT of nursing scholarships limited to geographic location and a specific school.
The following information on this web page tries to list college grants and scholarships that have the least amount of eligibility requirements, or no restrictions, on who can apply for these nursing scholarships. Most of the following scholarships can be used for the school of YOUR choice.
We start out by listing nursing scholarships that just about any nursing student in the United States can apply for. Below this list will be a special list of nursing scholarships with some special or specific eligibility requirements. Towards the bottom of this web page will be more resources that can be found on the World Wide Web, including free scholarship search services, that can lead you to more nursing scholarships.
We have received requests from a number of people and organizations to list their forms of assistance for Nursing AND CNA students. For now, we have placed MORE sources of information for education and financial aid for nursing and certified nursing assistants towards the bottom of the page s under the heading: "Websites that List MORE Scholarships and Information for Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants."
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) "Since 1969, the FNSNA has sought to promote the nursing profession through scholarship, leadership and development. Individuals and organizations with an interest in nursing education have established scholarships within the FNSNA. The FNSNA continues to expand its support for nursing education and the future of the nursing profession. Undergraduate scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree, RN to BSN/MSN completion, LPN/LVN to RN, or accelerated programs. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program. (Students in an accelerated program please contact the FNSNA for more details for eligibility) are eligible to apply for the undergraduate scholarships offered."
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Undergraduate
General Scholarship is "Open to all currently enrolled nursing students across the country, the Undergraduate Scholarship Program awards scholarship funds based on a set of criteria established by the sponsor of the scholarship. These scholarships typically reflect a specific area of specialization within the nursing profession such as oncology, critical care, or emergency nursing or a certain population of the nursing profession that is often underrepresented. Funding is up to $10,000 per academic year."
There is a menu near the top of their web pages that allows you to click on "SCHOLARSHIPS," "GRANTS," and 'FOREVER NURSING CAMPAIGN." The information and scholarships listed on their website can change yearly. I need to repeat that. Please visit the links on the menu at the top of their web pages for the latest information about grants and scholarships. Consistently, through the years, this organization has funded and continues to fund scholarships and nursing organzations.
Website Pages:
https://www.forevernursing.org/undergraduate-scholarships.html
http://www.forevernursing.org/
HERE ARE SOME OLDER EXAMPLES AND INFORMATION to give you a look at what this organization has done and continues to do to help nursing students.
You need to view their website and contact them to know what they offer, NOW.
The General Scholarship Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Open to all currently enrolled nursing students across the country, the General Scholarship Program awards these scholarship funds based on a set of criteria established by the sponsor of the scholarship. These scholarships typically reflect a specific area of specialization within the nursing profession such as oncology, critical care, or emergency nursing or a certain population of the nursing profession that is often under represented. Funding is up to $7,500 per academic year.
Money: Funding is up to $7,500 per academic year.
Contact Information:
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association
45 Main St. Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association Breakthrough to Nursing
Scholarships for Racial/Ethnic Minorities
We will keep this specific scholarship on this list for now. As we have said on other web pages on our website about scholarships is that specific scholarhips seem to come and go. Organizations make changes to specific titles of scholarships and funding. The Foundation of the National Nurses' Association funded this specific title of a scholarship at one time and might continue to fund it at some time.
Sponsor: Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association
Eligibility Requirements: These scholarships are open to nursing or pre-nursing students who are from disadvantaged background (including students who are racial/ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses.)
Award Amount: $2000
Website: http://www.forevernursing.org/undergraduate-scholarships.html
The Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Racial/Ethnic Minorities may have been replaced or changed names.
Please visit https://www.forevernursing.org/undergraduate-scholarships.html for more information about FNSNA and Johnson & Johnson supporting "Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships."
Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor: B4 Brands
Eligibility Requirements:
Money: $1,000.
Contact Information: https://www.b4brands.com/br-nursing-scholarship/
Cascade Healthcare Solutions “Nurses Make a Difference” Scholarship
Sponsor: Cascade Healthcare Solutions
“The Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship is an annual $1,000 scholarship awarded to an aspiring nurse who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program at a college or university or is a high school student who has been accepted into a school with an undergraduate nursing program. The scholarship is awarded through an essay contest, with a different essay topic each year. The aspiring nurse with the best essay as selected by our scholarship committee will receive the $1000 scholarship. The essay will be assessed based on quality, thoughtfulness, and relevance to the topic."
"This scholarship is available for current students in an undergraduate nursing degree program at an accredited college or university, and high school students who have been accepted into a college and plan to study nursing. All applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 and be a legal resident of the USA or hold a valid student visa. The winning applicant must provide verification of enrollment at an undergraduate school with a nursing program or acceptance into a school with an undergraduate nursing program. The winning applicant must also provide a profile photo and brief biography to be displayed on our website and social media. Employees or family members of Cascade Healthcare Solutions are not eligible to participate."
Money: $1,000.
Contact: http://www.cascadehealthcaresolutions.com/Chs_Scholarship_a/364.htm
Sharps Compliance, Inc Spring Scholarship
Sponsor: Sharps Compliance, Inc.
Eligibility Requirements: "You must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen and have been accepted to or be currently enrolled in an accepted university in healthcare-related studies." Topics for the essay are on the website.
Money: First prize is $1,500. Second prize is $1,000. Third prize is $750.
Contact Information with rules and topics for the essay are at:
http://www.sharpsinc.com/scholarship-program
Intermountain Vein Center (iVein) Health and Wellness Scholarship
Sponsor: Intermountain Vein Center
Eligibility: Any current full-time undergraduate/graduate student attending an accredited US university or college with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.7 is welcome to apply. This is an ESSAY contest and the specific topic is mentioned at their website. This scholarship is not just for healthcare students, but we added this scholarship to this list because your knowledge about health may help write a winning essay.
Money: "Two scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded annually. Recipients are only eligible to receive the scholarship once."
Contact: http://www.ivein.com/scholarship/
CNA Scholarship
Sponsor: CNA Free Training.
Eligibility: "To be eligible for the scholarship you will need to fill out all of the fields in our submission form. Winner will be based on our staff’s determination of the candidate with the most compelling story on why they would like to become a CNA and why they feel they deserve the award."
Applicants must be accepted into a state-approved CNA training/certification program. Applicants must be a US resident and over the age of 18.
Please visit their website for an updated list of requirements.
Money: $500.
Contact: http://cnafreetraining.com/about-us/cna-free-training-scholarship/
NurseJournal.org Scholarships
Sponsor: NurseJournal.org, A Red Ventures Company.
NurseJournal.org will provide their own database of scholarships at https://nursejournal.org/resources/financial-aid/nursing-scholarships/.
It appears that at the top of the list of scholarships is a scholarship that NurseJournal.org will help fund.
"Our fellow Red Ventures brand Healthline is teaming up with The Nature Conservancy to recognize four students working at the intersection of health and climate change." It looks like NurseJournal is teaming up with Healthline.com to fund this $5,000 scholarship. According to the website at https://www.healthline.com/health/scholarship-program#1 that Healthline has funded their scholarship for a number of years.
Money: $5,000
Contact: There is not much information about this scholarship at this time. Here are some addresses to keep researching.
https://nursejournal.org/resources/financial-aid/nursing-scholarships/.
https://www.healthline.com/health/scholarship-program#1
NICHE Scholarships
Sponsor: NICHE.com
NICHE is a company that funds some scholarships itself while providing a search service for more scholarships. There is a lot of information here for a variety of scholarships. NICHE funds a number of scholarships such as: High School, Community College, Beauty School, Nursing, and MORE.
Money: $2,000 Nursing Scholarship.
Contact: https://www.niche.com/
https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/nursing-scholarship/
USA Medical and Surgical Supplies Scholarships
PLEASE NOTE: The website mentions that "The scholarship program is on hold at this time."
Sponsor: USA Medical and Surgical Supplies."USA Medical and Surgical Supplies is proud to provide a $1,000 scholarship for college and university students. The scholarship application is open to College and University students studying medicine, therapy, emergency medical services, laboratory science, medical technology, nursing, health care, pathology, radiology, diagnostic imaging, pharmacy, psychiatry, psychology, social sciences, and other health related disciplines. The winner will receive $1000 to help with their educational fees and expenses.
Scholarship applicants are asked to write an essay on how medical supplies or medical equipment has the biggest impact on healing, improving, or extending human lives. The topics could range from how specific equipment helps provide better diagnostics, or modern infection control allows reuse of important medical instruments, or how enteral feeding pumps provide accurate, reliable nutrition to humans of all ages. Here are a few ideas to assist anyone looking for ideas: ECG machines, aspirator pumps, Kangaroo feeding pumps, mayo stands, and MEDIHONEY. "
MORE information is located at their website.
Money: $1,000.
Contact: https://www.usamedicalsurgical.com/scholarship-program/
CampusRN Scholarship Fund
We will keep this on this list, for now. The information has come and gone over a number of years about their scholarships.
Sponsor: CampusRN.
CampusRN is known to have provided six scholarships which is based on six regions.There are times that the information is difficult to find. Following are some web pages for accessing information about CampusRN.
Please view their website for updates: https://campusrn.com
https://campusrn.com/become-involved/
"CampusRN has launched a new scholarship program in conjunction with the creation of the CampusRN state edition network. This nationwide scholarship program is the most comprehensive of its kind for nursing programs and nursing students because it features scholarship winners from six different regions across the country in which CampusRN has launched state edition sites. CampusRN will award six $2500 scholarships to a needy and deserving nursing student in each region. Deadlines vary. See site for full details."
Money: $2,500
Website: https://campusrn.com
https://campusrn.com/become-involved/
AORN Foundation Nursing Student Scholarship
This scholarship is a good example of a number of nursing scholarships available for students looking to specialize in a specific area of nursing.
There have been changes to this scholarship over the years. It is best to access the website for more information about this scholarship and OTHER funding opportunities.
"The AORN Foundation supports your professional goals and helps you maintain evidence-based knowledge and competencies. We have awarded scholarships to more than 3,000 nurses working to earn a degree, achieve advanced certification, and complete continuing nurse education."
Money: In the past, the finanical awards have been between $1,000 and $5,000.
Contact Information: https://www.aorn.org/
https://www.aorn.org/foundation/scholarships-grants
https://www.aorn.org/foundation/scholarships-grants/foundation-scholarships-grants
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing
This organization will team up with other organizations to help fund scholarships. The scholarships can change from year to year which is a good reason to keep checking AACN's website for the most recent information and scholarships available.
Following are a couple titles of scholarships listed at their website. PLEASE visit their website for MORE information AND MORE scholarships.
https://www.aacnnursing.org/Students/Financial-Aid
"Funded by Liaison International, AACN’s partner in NursingCAS, this scholarship and leadership development program was created in honor of AACN’s President and CEO Dr. Deborah Trautman. This $3,500 scholarship is designed to recognize graduate nursing students who aspire to leadership positions in academic nursing. In addition to $2,000 to cover educational expenses which is sent directly to the student, scholarship recipients will participate in a one-on-one leadership development experience with Dr. Trautman at AACN’s headquarters in Washington, DC. Up to $1,500 of the scholarship award will be used to cover travel expenses for the three-day leadership development program."
"The AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students in a graduate program with the goal of becoming a nurse educator; completing an RN to BSN or MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated nursing program."
PLEASE visit their website for MORE information and MORE titles of scholarships.
https://www.aacnnursing.org/Students/Financial-Aid.
Uniform Advantage WITH The American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarships (TWO Scholarships)
It has been difficult to try to keep track of the Tafford Uniforms Scholarship Program, BUT it looks like Tafford Uniforms, Lydia's Uniforms, and Uniform Advantage combined to become Uniform Advantage. IT APPEARS by the following description that Tafford, OR Lydia, OR is it Uniform Advantage, STILL offers a scholarship with the help of The American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Sponsor: Uniform Advantage.
"Uniform Advantage (UA) has partnered with The American Association of Colleges of Nursing to help give graduate students an opportunity to further their master's or doctoral degree in nursing through The Uniform Advantage-GNSA Scholarship Fund. Students must be members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy. UA believes strongly in giving back to their communities and with this scholarship, it will allow students to leave their mark on the future of healthcare. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded to one winner each in the fall and spring semesters."
Money: $2,500. TWO scholarships per year.
Contact Information: https://www.uniformadvantage.com/a-day-in-scrubs/ua-gives-back/american-association-colleges-nursing.asp
Hurst Review Services
"Hurst Review Services, the fastest growing NCLEX Review Company in the country, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing are pleased to announce a new partnership awarding scholarships to students pursuing professional nursing degrees."
"Hurst Review and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) are partnering to offer this scholarship program that recognizes and rewards entry-level nursing students for outstanding academic performance. All applicants must already be enrolled in an AACN member institution and maintain at least a 3.2 grade point average in their current program or last school attended. To check if your school is a member, see our member directory. One scholarship in the amount of $2,500 will be distributed twice yearly."
Money: Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded twice yearly.
Contact and Application Information:
https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/hurst-review-scholarship
Johnson and Johnson Nursing Scholarships Web Page
The Johnson and Johnson website has a web page that will list a number of scholarships on many pages that may be of interest to healthcare students. Some of the scholarships on the list will have specific, restrictive application requirements, but some of the scholarships will be more open to more students.
Johnson and Johnson is known to team up with organizations to help provide more scholarships such as the The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA).
"We are proud to partner with the Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA) to provide scholarships to increase representation in the nursing profession and improve health equity."
R & D Systems Scholarship
Sponsor: R & D Systems.
Eligibility Requirements:
"R&D Systems is proud to support education in science with a scholarship program established to students who are pursuing a degree in a science related field (Life Science, Medical Science, Health Science).
A $1500 (or international currency equivalent) scholarship will be awarded twice a year for one student in the fall semester and one student in the spring semester. *For universities within the US, Canada, and European Countries only.
Applicants must have a major declared in a science related field (Life Science, Medical Science, Health Science)
Open to all levels of education above high school
Open for students studying in a college/university within the US, Canada, and European Countries only.
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment at time of application (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma)."
Money: $1,500.
Contact and Application Process:
https://www.rndsystems.com/grants-scholarships/scholarship-application
AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship
AfterCollege has a note on their website that says: "Please note: AfterCollege has currently paused its scholarship program."
Sponsor: AfterCollege
The AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students in a graduate program with the goal of becoming a nurse educator; students completing an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated program.
One scholarship in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded EACH QUARTER.
Eligibility Requirements: Nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
Money: Scholarships will be in the amount of $2,500. One scholarship in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded EACH QUARTER.
Website: https://www.aftercollege.com/scholarships/
Tylenol Scholarships
Sponsor: Tylenol
Tylenol offers a variety of scholarships worth a variety of money. This information is subject to change.
There is a lot of information to take in, so please visit the following two websites. There is a lot of money being offered.
https://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship
https://www.tylenol.com/sites/tylenol_us/files/22-23_tylenolr_future_care_scholarship_faq.pdf
Basically, here are the financial awards:
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• 10 - $10,000 scholarships will be awarded annually and are not renewable.
• 25 - $5,000 scholarships will be awarded annually and are not renewable.
Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarships
Sponsor: Daughters of the American Revolution.
It appears that DAR has opened up SOME scholarships to NON-members of the organization.
There are a number of scholarships provided for a variety of healthcare professions:
https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarships
PLEASE visit their website in order to see a variety of scholarships that may be available for you.
Here are ONLY two examples of MORE listed at their website:
The Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship: "A one-time $2,500 award is given to three students who are in financial need and who have been accepted or is currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing.
The Richard and Elizabeth Dean Scholarship is a general scholarship for the general public. This scholarship is worth $5,000.
Contact: Please visit the website at http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/general-info
We know that many of the following nursing scholarships will apply to only some nursing students. The following nursing scholarships have a few specific requirements.
Jane Delano Student Nurse Scholarship
Sponsor: The American National Red Cross
"The American Red Cross Jane Delano Student Nurse Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 in order to advance nursing as a career option and to promote the involvement of new nurses in the Red Cross."
Eligibility Requirements:
Money: VARIES. However, at one time, $3,000 was an award.
Website: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/who-we-are/nursing-health/opportunities-for-nursing-students.html
http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/scholarships
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
ARN offers financial assistance in the form of a $1,500 scholarship to nurses working toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
This association provides other scholarships, also.
Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship eligibility requirements include: membership and involvement in ARN; enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in good standing and successful completion of at least one course; current practice in rehabilitation nursing; a minimum of 2 years’ experience in rehabilitation nursing. This association provides other scholarships, also.
Money: $1,500.
Contact Information: https://rehabnurse.org/membership/recognition/scholarship-opportunities
SGNA RN General Education Scholarship (The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates)
Sponsor: The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates
SGNA is dedicated to the professional development of gastroenterology and endoscopy nurses around the world. Through the following awards and scholarships, SGNA seeks to recognize those who have demonstrated a dedication to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing, to continuing education and to the goals of SGNA.
SGNA use to fund the RN General Education Scholarship which appeared to be open to any nursing student. However, it appears that this scholarship is no longer offered, but a variety of other scholarships ARE offered by SGNA. It appears that the scholarships are awarded to nursing students with interest in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
Please visit the website for more information: https://www.sgna.org/Portals/0/Member-Center/Awards/RNAdvancingEducationScholarshipApplication_revised.pdf
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Career Mobility Scholarship
(Once called their Career Mobility Scholarship). HOWEVER, NOW, there are a number of scholarships listed on their website.
Sponsor: Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Career Mobility.
Eligibility Requirements: Please visit their website for an updated list of requirements and MORE scholarships. Must be a member of AMSN for at least one year.
Money: For the "Higher Education Scholarship," "Up to six (6) $3,000" may be awarded each year.""
Contact Information: https://amsn.org/Learning-Development/Grants-Scholarships
Exceptional Nurse Scholarships
Sponsor: ExceptionalNurse.com
ExceptionalNurse.com awards a number of scholarships to nurses who have a documented disability.
Please visit the following website for more information:
Contact Information: http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.php
AAMN Foundation Scholarships for Men (Multiple Scholarships)
"NurseThink.com is sponsoring two $1,000 scholarships for AAMN members:
A $1,000 scholarship for an AAMN member going back to school who is, or plans to be, a faculty member in a school of nursing.
A $1,000 scholarship for an AAMN member going to become an LPN/LVN or RN (pre-licensure)."
Sponsor: American Assembly for Men in Nursing
Contact Information: https://www.aamn.org/scholarships
Emergency Nurses Association Scholarships
Charles Kunz Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship (ENA) is just one of a number of scholarships offered by the Emergency Nurses Association. More information including eligibility requirements for all the scholarships can be found at: http://www.ena.org/foundation/grants/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
Sponsor: Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation
"Recognizing the importance of ongoing education and research opportunities in emergency nursing, ENA established the Foundation in 1991. The purpose of the Foundation is to enhance emergency health services available to the public through education and research. This scholarship is awarded to a nurse (RN, LPN or LVN) who is pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. This scholarship is named in memory of Charles Kunz, father of 2005 ENA President, Patricia Kunz Howard."
Money: It is not easy to find the amounts awarded. Some of these scholarships have been offered over many years. At one time, some years ago, at least one scholarship was worth $3000, BUT this amount may vary. The ENA provides more than one scholarship. The financial awards and requirements vary per scholarship.
Please visit their website at http://www.ena.org/foundation/grants/Pages/Scholarships.aspx
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
National Scholarship Awards
Sponsor: National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Eligibility Requirements: These scholarships are available to NAHN members enrolled in accredited associate, diploma, baccalaureate, graduate or LPN/LVN nursing programs; must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.
Money: "The number of scholarships offered each year is dependent upon the amount in the scholarship fund."
Contact Information:
Website: https://nahnnet.org/Scholarships
The Nurses Educational Funds, Inc.
"NEF's only purpose is to provide nursing scholarship assistance to make graduate level nursing education possible. NEF is the largest, single, private, professionally endorsed source of funds for advanced nursing study with over one hundred years of service to and for professional nursing."
A long list of scholarships is provided at their website. We know that many of the scholarships have specific requirements, BUT there are some healthcare and nursing professionals who may find the scholarships helpful.
Please visit their web page for their list of scholarships:
HRSA Health Workforce
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Health Resources & Services Administration
WARNING: This scholarship is kind of different than many other scholarships that we have listed on our website. PLEASE READ OVER the information supplied by the HRSA website about this scholarship. There appears to be very specific requirements placed on YOU if you receive this scholarship. For example, one statement on one of their web pages states "If accepted, we pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs. In return, you work at a Critical Shortage Facility when you graduate."
Information leading to how to apply for this scholarship is on more than one web page, but a good place to start is at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps.
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program Fact Sheet provides a one-page basics of the facts about this scholarship program. There are other "fact sheets" to view.
However, the main PDF to read is the "Application and Program Guidance" document. It is about 53 pages long. I will provide some parts of the document to give you a look at what this scholarship can do for you AND what you can do for the program.
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/funding/nursecorps-sp-guidance.pdf
"The Nurse Corps SP is a competitive program administered by the Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW) within HHS’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). HRSA improves the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by strengthening the health workforce and connecting skilled professionals to communities in need. The Nurse Corps SP’s purpose is to provide scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year, full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent) at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses."
Page ten appears to provide a look at the scholarship money: "For the 2023-2024 academic year, the Nurse Corps SP will pay each full-time student a monthly stipend of $1,527 (which is reduced after federal income and Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxes are deducted). The final stipend payment may be adjusted ± by a minimum amount of $0.01 due to rounding on the withholding calculation." Some of the eligibility requirements and award process starts on page ten.
Page 23 provides a lot of information on the service requirements. There are multiple pages about the service requirements. The first sentence under the heading of "Service Requirements" states "By accepting the Nurse Corps SP award, participants are entering into a contract with the Federal Government. Participants are required to practice at an eligible CSF located in, designated as, or serving a mental health or primary care HPSA with a 14 or higher score."
THERE IS MUCH MORE INFORMATION TO READ at their website.
Web pages for more information: Health Resources & Services Administration
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps.
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/bureau-health-workforce/funding/nursecorps-sp-guidance.pdf
The U.S. Department of Education provides funding for several grants. The Pell Grant is one of the most popular grants that many, many students receive year-after-year. PLEASE do NOT underestimate the value of the Pell Grant as well as other funding opportunities listed at their website. Many students will qualify for, at least, some Pell Grant money. Some students will qualify for the maximum amount of Pell Grant money, which is over $7,000. The maximum amount of money may change yearly.
The information provided by the U.S. Department of Education can change, often.
There is a variety of menus and web pages to view on their website.
Here are some web pages where you are able to begin your search for funding:
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/grants/pell
https://studentaid.gov/h/understand-aid/how-aid-works
https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility
PLEASE visit a College Financial Aid Office for more information about Federal and State grants, scholarships, and financial aid.
Bay Alarm Medical Scholarship
They continued funding their scholarship for about five years. The final scholarship that was offered was in 2019. I will list this scholarship here a little longer to see if they decide to fund another scholarship. Their scholarship website continues to be available at: https://www.bayalarmmedical. A message in 2019 on their website says;
"Our Scholarship Program is now closed. Thank you for your interest. Please check back for our next contest."
Sponsor: Bay Alarm Medical.
Eligibility: "To be eligible for one of our scholarship awards, you must be involved in a community service effort/volunteer opportunity where you work with the elderly OR participate in caregiving duties for an elderly relative living in your home. Scholarships will be awarded based on an essay contest. You must provide a photo of yourself and one of the seniors mentioned in your essay."
Money: First place is 1,000. Second place is $500.
Contact: https://www.bayalarmmedical.com/scholarship
Black Nurses Rock Scholarship
I will keep this scholarship on this list, for now. The date on their scholarship web page is dated 2020.
"The mission of Black Nurses Rock is to inspire and empower innovative leaders who will serve and educate vulnerable communities. We do this in part by helping nurses aspire greatness and a percentage of all membership fees goes towards providing scholarships to driven nurses in financial hardship. All scholarships will be awarded at the Black Nurses Rock annual conference. Scholarship award amounts are dependent upon available funds and must be used towards educational expenses."
Eligibility Requirements: There are more requirements listed at their website, but here are a couple of requirements near the top of their list: "Must be an official paid Black Nurses Rock member (please add membership number. Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (MSN, B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N./ L.V.N.) with a GPA 3.0 and above with at least one full year remaining."
PLEASE visit their website for MORE information:
https://blacknursesrock.net/scholarship-requirements/
The Heart of Healthcare Nursing Scholarship
The most recent date for a winner and application date is 2019 and 2020.
Sponsor: BestNursingDegree.com
It appears that Best Nursing Degree.com has changed the name of their scholarship. It appears that they no longer offer The "Back to School" Nursing Scholarship Program. HOWEVER, they offer a scholarship that provides the same amount of money for its scholarship.
"The BestNursingDegree.com team is passionate about helping students who are inspired to make a difference in the lives of others by pursuing a career in nursing. It is our mission to provide you with valuable nursing resources and connect you with the ideal program or school to help you achieve your goals.
Eligibility requirements and the topic of the ESSAY are located at their website.
Money: $1,000.
Contact Information: https://www.bestnursingdegree.com/nursing/scholarship/
https://www.bestnursingdegree.com/
Registered Nursing.org's $500 "RN to BSN/MSN Challenge" Scholarship
I will keep this on this list, for now. The most recent date for this scholarship on their website is 2020.
Sponsor: Registered Nursing.org.
Eligibility Requirements: "RN to BSN/MSN SCHOLARSHIP OVERVIEW: RegisteredNursing.org will post a question and entry form for candidates to fill out. The form(s) will be found on all applicable RegisteredNursing.org pages. Candidates will answer the question with a response of 500 - 700 words. RegisteredNursing.org will pick one winner with the best answer among all entrants. Entrants can only apply to one RegisteredNursing.org scholarship."
Money: $500.
Contact: https://www.registerednursing.org/scholarship-entry-rules
RN to BSN Online Programs Scholarship
The most current date for this scholarship is 2020.
Sponsor: RN to BSN Online Programs.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be at least 18 years old. Must be currently attending a college or will be attending a college. Topic of essay and more information about the application process is located at the website.
Money: $1,000
Contact: http://www.rntobsnonlineprogram.com/scholarship-program/
PLEASE NOTE that this website offers more than just scholarship information. This website tries to "to help sort through the information out there, we researched and created a website that candidly answers the questions that everyone wonders. We believe students are owed valuable insight into all the available education avenues, an objective understanding of the impact of tuition and financial aid, as well as true cost vs. benefit; including a realistic view of potential for career development."
American Addiction Centers Behavioral Health Academic Scholarship
PLEASE NOTE that according to their website that this scholarship is not going to be offered in 2020. After 2021, we checked again and their website says that they will not be offering a scholarship in 2021, but they ask you to check again with them next year.
Sponsor: American Addiction Centers.
"In 2015, acknowledging the growing need for qualified addiction and mental health professionals to help those struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders, American Addiction Centers (AAC) decided to launch an educational scholarship program to assist students who were enrolled in college programs in the area of Behavioral Health. We established our Behavioral Health scholarship awards to provide financial assistance that to would enable undergraduate and graduate students to pursue careers in the areas of behavioral health and addiction-related studies."
Eligibility Requirements: "Enrollment in academic program in nursing, counseling, psychology, social work, marriage/family therapy, or other curriculum focusing on treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. – GPA 3.2 or above – College Freshman as of Fall Semester 2019 – Open to full or part-time college undergraduate or graduate students."
Essay topic is located at their website.
Money: First place is $5,000. Second place is $2,500. Third place is $2,500.
Contact: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/behavioral-health-academic-scholarship
Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarship Program
PLEASE NOTE that as the following description mentions, Minority Nurse Magazine has provided funding for scholarships. We are not sure if they continue to provide a scholarship, BUT, we will keep this scholarship on this list, for now. Following is some older information.
Sponsor: MinorityNurse.com
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available for racial and ethnic minority nursing students enrolled in the third or fourth year of an accredited four-year BSN program or in an accelerated program leading to a BSN degree or an accelerated master's entry nursing program that bypasses the traditional BNS degree (such as a BA-to-MSN). Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. GPA: 3.0.
Money: One $3,000 scholarship and Two $1,000 scholarships.
Contact Information:
Website: http://minoritynurse.com/event/minority-nurse-magazine-scholarship-program/
The following scholarships are mentioned from information coming from SeniorAdvice.com. I have followed the Senior Advice.com Scholarship for a number of years. I am providing an OLD example of their scholarship. HOWEVER, it appears that SeniorAdvice.com no longer funds their own scholarship. Apparently, they have decided to list some scholarships for caregivers on their website. It appears that the scholarships listed are funded by other companies and NOT SeniorAdvice. I have about given up listing these scholarships and it is QUESTIONABLE how many of these continue to be active. The feeling that I get is that the organizations listed here want to provide financial help, BUT they seem to lack the effort or money to continue the scholarships. I will leave this information here for now, if you want to investigate if any of this information can help you.
SeniorAdvice.com Scholarship
Here is ANOTHER scholarship that we do not want to take off this list, yet. We will continue to mention this scholarship, for now. They DO provide a web page that lists scholarships for caregivers, BUT it appears that the scholarships mentioned are funded by other organizations and not SeniorAdvice.com. The list is located at https://www.senioradvice.com/scholarships.
ALSO, we found a web page at https://www.senioradvice.com/news-room/senioradvice-announces-spring-2020-scholarship-award that makes a person question that they MAY want to continue this scholarship? HOWEVER, at this time, I really think that SeniorAdvice.com does not offer their own scholarship. Their current scholarship web page is helpful, though.
The scholarship that WAS offered AT ONE TIME was:
Sponsor: SeniorAdvice.com Scholarship
At one time, SeniorAdvice offered more than one scholarship. The award for each scholarship WAS $1,000. However, now, it appears that one scholarship is offered worth $2,000. Part of the description on their website appears to be the same.
Eligibility Requirements: The student needs to be attending a two or four year college or university. The students needs to have been a caregiver to an adult relative. You will need to answer about five questions located at their website.
Old information wanted the answers to be in VIDEO format. HOWEVER, that requirement may have changed.
Please visit their website for more UPDATES about their scholarship.
Money: $2,000.
Contact Information is available at: https://www.senioradvice.com/scholarships
Caring.com Student-Caregiver Annual Scholarship
OKAY, I have listed this scholarship here for, at least, a couple of years. HOWEVER, I am NOT convinced that this specific scholarship is available by Caring.com. I will give the information that ONCE, was on their website, BUT this information is NOT there, now.
I WILL SAY THIS, THOUGH. Caring.com will list some scholarships for caregivers. At the time of this writing, I see about seven scholarships listed on their website, but the scholarships are funded by organizations other than Caring.com. https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers/
Here is what Caring.com use to fund:
Sponsor: Caring.com.
Eligibility: For students attending a U.S. university or college who have been caring for an older relative while attending school. Topic of the ESSAY is located at their website. A two-minute video is an alternative to the essay.
"We're looking for a 1500-word essay or 2-minute video addressing the following questions" and the questions are listed at their website.
Money: “Caring.com is offering two $1,500 scholarships to university students attending an accredited U.S. college or university who care for aging relatives.”
Contact: https://www.caring.com/scholarship
Student Caregiver Scholarship
Above, I mentioned the Caring.com Student-Caregiver Annual Scholarship. NOW, as far as I can see, the following scholarship WAS a recently active Student Caregiver Scholarship, BUT it is presented by Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC.
IT IS QUESTIONABLE if this scholarship is funded after 2022.
Sponsor: Nelson Elder Care Law, LLC. "Protecting the ones you love."
"We understand the challenges student caregivers face when trying to equally balance their roles as a caregiver and maintaining their studies. That is why we are proud to announce our Student Caregiver Scholarship to award $1,000 to one compassionate student who volunteers their time spending it with and caring for elderly adults."
Eligibility: The Student Caregiver Scholarship’s purpose is to award one compassionate student who spends their time helping elderly adults. This scholarship is open to those who volunteer with seniors either at a long-term care facility or nursing home, those who take care of an elderly family member, or those who help the aging in another way. We want to hear why you chose to help and care for the aging and how volunteering has shaped you.
Money: $1,000.
Contact: https://nelsoneldercarelaw.com/student-caregiver-scholarship/
Although Grants, Scholarships, and MORE cannot endorse any website, we honor the requests of organizations to list their programs so that students can investigate which programs may be right for them.
YouTube Video: How to Find College Grants and Scholarships is a short six-minute video that gives you an overall look at where to find college grants and scholarships. If you have no idea on where to start to find financial aid, then this video will give you a good idea on how to go about finding free money in the form of financial aid, grants, and scholarships for college or trade schools for a variety of groups of people such as nursing students, single moms, women, and just about any U.S. Citizen seeking scholarships with the least amount of eligibility requirements.
Fastweb is a scholarship service that is free. It is part of the Monster.com company. Fastweb is one of the more popular and recognized free scholarship search services. You need to register and make a number of selections for your profile. Like most of the free search services, if you do not like the results, then go back and change (edit) some of your original profile criteria and then perform another search. However, Fastweb continues to provide a list of scholarships without you needing to register. The list is located at https://www.fastweb.com/college-scholarships/featured-scholarships. Please view the menus found at the top of their web pages for finding more helpful information.
Scholarships.com is another good website to find information about college, especially financial aid. Please take a look at the menu at the top, bottom, and sides of their web pages to help you find more information. Over the years, Scholarships.com has gone the way of many scholarship search websites. At one time, they provided lists of links to a lot of scholarships on a variety of their web pages. However, it appears that they want you to register in order for them to provide a list of scholarships that they feel will match what you looking for. However, Scholarships.com continues to provide some menus that will provide a list of scholarships, without needing you to register. The lists are located at the bottom of the financial aid page at: https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/. In my opinion, Scholarships.com continues to be a very good source for finding financial information.
ACLS Medical Training.com offers a list of medical-related scholarships.
MinorityNurse.com has a very good website providing valuable information for a variety of ethnic groups. MinorityNurse.com will provide a list of scholalarships at https://minoritynurse.com/scholarships/. The menu at the top of their web pages provides more information.
College Grants and Scholarships with the Minimum Amount of Eligibility Requirements is a Kindle ebook that lists approximately 150 college scholarships that have the least amount of eligibility requirements, so that just about anyone can apply for these scholarships. This ebook needs to be updated, BUT many of the scholarships listed in this ebook continue to be active. There are only so many scholarships for a specific group of people, whether it is Hispanic, single mothers, women, nursing students, veterans, or other groups. This ebook will provide a list of more available scholarships. Some of these scholarships require writing an essay while others require filling out just an application. There are NOT many scholarships available without specific, limiting criteria. There are many resources that will list thousands of scholarships, but a majority of them will have very specific requirements that prevents many students from applying to most of the scholarships listed in the resources. However, this Kindle ebook lists scholarships that most people within the U.S. can apply for. If you do not have a Kindle, you can download the free Kindle Previewer in order to view Kindle books on your PC at http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?docId=1000765261 OR https://kdp.amazon.com/self-publishing/help?topicId=A3IWA2TQYMZ5J6 . We know how difficult it is to format documents for the Kindle so the formatting might be kind of strange for some of the text. However, we find the text tolerable and the links work.
CNA Classes Buzz "provides inclusive guidance to those who are looking forward to pursue a rewarding career as a certified nursing assistant. We understand that searching for approved nurse aide classes and qualifying the CNA exam can be a taxing endeavor for a fresher. Therefore, we have furnished reliable, relevant and in-depth information related to this profession to assist you. Check out our various sections - Certification, Salary, CNA Classes, Free Training, Exams, Skills, and Guide, to get acquainted with all the minute particulars of certified nurse aide vocation in your state. Our useful resources will make it easy for you to arrive at the right decision, and prepare you before plunging in this fascinating but challenging field of nursing."
Family Nurse Practitioner Programs Online: "Family Nurse Practitioners.org is the top guide for finding a Family Nurse Practitioner program online. We have searched the web, as well as sourced specific datasets, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the CCNE, and the ACEN, among others, to find all of the FNP programs online. We then visited each website, reviewed their program, and have provided a summary of the program highlights to help you make your decision in a more timely and informed fashion."
Free CNA Training Classes.org has asked us to place this link on our website. Although we do not endorse any school, we understand how students can investigate sources on their own in order to judge which school can be right for them. This organization says: "On this site you can learn how to become a professional CNA! There are 2 sections on this site- free CNA training module as well as CNA schools module. If you are new to the field of nursing we suggest you going through the various free training materials offered on this website to better understand what it means to be a CNA."
Nursing Degree Guide: NursingDegreeGuide.com provides a database that "has been hand gathered, using resources from the CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education), ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing), the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and other program specific accrediting boards responsible for program curriculum. There are a lot of nursing programs available - use our guide to figure out which path is the best for you."
How to Apply for College Grants and Scholarships gives advice on the application process once you found the college grant and scholarship that meets your needs.
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