– Be a United States citizen by the end of the projected term of activation
– Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test » (AFOQT)
– Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test »
– Have at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
– Complete a physical examination and be certified as commission -qualified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board. (Non-AFROTC students can apply if the examination has been scheduled. If selected, they cannot activate a scholarship until the certification is complete.)
– Not already be a contracted scholarship recipient
– Meet the age, moral and other scholarship eligibility requirements » for Air Force ROTC
– Be a sophomore or junior, majoring in Nursing at an NLN or CCNE accredited college or university
Administered by: UNC School of Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors
Award: $500
Number of awards: up to 4
Requirements:
– Must be a current UNC SON student
– Minimum 3.0 GPA and 9 current semester hours
– Must have completed at least one semester at UNC SON
– Must have documentation of involvement in nursing, campus, and/or community activities
Applications due: Will be announced by email to current students when available
Link
Administered by: National Relief Charities
Award: $2,000
Requirements:
– Native American or Alaska Native descent (student or one parent must be enrolled and have documentation)
– Attending an accredited 2 or 4 year college/university or technical/vocational school
– Must be enrolled as a full-time student
– GPA between 2.0-3.4 is desirable (but ALL current or future undergraduate college students are encouraged to apply)
– An ACT score of 14 or above is desirable
Applications Due: April
Link
Administered by: American Indian Services
Requirements:
– Enrolled in a university, college, junior college or technical school
– One-Quarter (1/4) Northern-Native American Indian Blood.
– Undergraduate student with no more than 150 semester credits or 210 quarter credits.
– Full-time or part-time status – excluding non-credit courses.
– Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25
Applications Due: February, May, August, November
Requirements: Must be enrolled in an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree or graduate level program in the fields of gerontology, medicine, nursing, or sociology at an accredited 2-year college or 4-year university. Applicants must complete a letter of introduction and a 500-word minimum essay on selected topic and sign the Scholarship Award Agreement. Scholarship will be awarded to five students who write the most compelling essay as judged by an outside panel of senior living professionals.
Administered by: American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Award: One year membership and registration, travel, and lodging expenses for their annual conference
Number of Awards: multiple
Requirements:
– Must have completed at least half of the courses need to graduate
– Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
– Two letters of recommendation
+ One from a faculty member
+ One from the dean or program director
– Other requirements depending on whether the applicant is in a graduate or undergraduate program.
Applications due: July
Link
Administered by: American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Open to graduate and undergraduate nursing students
Award includes:
– APNA Annual Conference Registration, Travel, and Lodging Expenses
– 1-Year APNA Membership
– Recognition, Connections & Opportunities
Applications Due: May
Administered by: Daughters of the American Revolution, National Society
Award: $1000
Number of awards: unknown
Requirements:
– Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing school
– Must show financial need (see form on website)
Applications due: February
Link
Administered by: AACN Graduate Student Nursing Academy
Amount: $2,500
Students who are members of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy (GNSA) are eligible to apply for one of two $2,500 scholarships. Offered by CastleBranch, this program recognizes the outstanding work of students who are advancing the nursing profession through a commitment to innovation, leadership, and mentoring. The application deadline is September 30 for the fall semester. Encourage your students to apply by clicking here.
Administered by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) is a competitive, two-year, paid Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fellowship. Each PHAP associate is assigned to a state, tribal, local, or territorial public health agency and works alongside public health professionals. After completing the program, PHAP graduates will be qualified for future jobs with government public health agencies and will be uniquely prepared to pursue an advanced degree in public health.
Requirements:
-Applicants should have a keen interest in frontline service careers in public health and in developing strong public health programmatic and operations skills
-Be a US citizen or permanent resident
-Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution by July 1 of the year of application
-Submit an official transcript
-Be willing to commit to full-time work for two years
-Be willing to work in a state, tribal, local, or territorial health agency setting or CDC quarantine station
-Be willing to relocate at the associate’s own expense.
– Be enrolled/accepted either at least half-time or full-time in a graduate level health professional program (Master’s or Doctorate degree)
– Agree to practice in a rural and/or under served community upon completion of training for a minimum of 2-years in Colorado
– Be enrolled in an accredited Colorado institution of higher education. Online programs may be acceptable as long as the home institution is accredited in the State of Colorado
Link
Administered by: DAR National Society
Award: $1,000
Requirements:
-Applicants must be Native Americans (proof of American Indian blood is required by letter or proof papers) in financial need and have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher.
Applications Due: April.
Link
Nursing scholarship database that allows you to sort by degree program, requirements, and location.
Link
Administered by: DiversityNursing.com
Award: $5000
Number of awards: 1
Requirements:
– Be enrolled (full-time or part-time) in a nursing program
– Be a U.S. citizen
– Register for an account on DiversityNursing.com
Applications due: May
Link
Award: $1,500
Requirements:-The applicant must be a resident of Gaston, Cleveland or Lincoln County, North Carolina or York County, South Carolina who will attend an educational institution in North or South Carolina
-The applicant must be seeking an advanced degree in a medical related field i.e. MSN, or Nurse Practitioner, MD, DDS, PA, PT, must already hold a bachelors degree or higher with a 3.50 GPA minimum, and must be attending or have been accepted at an appropriate school for the chosen field at the time of application.
Application deadline: March 2nd
This annual award recognizes and outstanding Reservist of the Medical Branch of one of the Uniformed Services or National Guard who has contributed above and beyond the call of duty to the military and civil community and is furthering their medical education. This award consists of a $1,000 scholarship for furtherance of the candidate’s medical education.
– Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can personally attest to your academic abilities and personal character (these cannot be your relatives)
– Essay (approximately 1-2 pages)
– Official transcripts of high school/and or college courses completed
– Medical Verification of Disability Form
– Other requirements depend on award
Applications due: June
Link
Administered by: F.A. Davis
Award: $1,500
Requirements:
– Must be currently pursuing one of the following nursing degrees leading to NCLEX eligibility: RN, BSN, LPN/LVN, MSN or DNP
– Must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program for the 2016-2017 school year.
– Must be a student in good standing with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
– Must be a student in the U.S. or Canada, legal resident, or holder of a valid Student Visa.
Applications due: July
– Enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private (non-profit) college or university
Registered as a member of a federal or state recognized tribe, or a descendant of at least one grandparent or parent who is an enrolled tribal member. (Alaska Natives may use Native Corporation membership.)
– Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 2.0, but many Full Circle Scholarships are more competitive. You may check the scholarships available and their eligibility requirements here
Applications due: May 31
Administered by: UNC School of Nursing
Award: up to $5,000
Number of awards: a few per year
Requirements:
– Must have minimum 3.0 GPA
– Must be a UNC SON undergraduate student
– Must be interested in pursuing a career in home health nursing
– Essay required
Applications due: Will be announced by email to current students when available
This scholarship program provides $5,000 in support to outstanding nursing students in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs at AACN member institutions. Eligible applicants must be admitted or enrolled in a nursing school affiliated with CastleBranch or have submitted an application through nursing’s centralized application service, NursingCAS.
Administered by: Health Research and Education Trust of New Jersey
Award: Minimum of $2,000
Number of awards: one or more
Requirements:
– Must be a New Jersey resident
– Must be accepted in a graduate or undergraduate (juniors and seniors only) program in hospital or healthcare administration or graduate or undergraduate (junior or senior only) program in Nursing or Allied Health Profession.
– GPA of 3.0 or higher
– Demonstration of financial need with a FAFSA document and financial aid application and/or federal tax return from the previous year
Administered by: IANA-NC
Award: $500
Number of Awards: 2
Requirements:
-Currently enrolled in a state approved undergraduate or graduate program
-Maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent
Recommendation from the faculty/instructor/mentor
-Student must have at least one more semester to complete the nursing program
-Evidence of voluntary service or leadership role in the community, such as PTA President, Chair of community groups, etc.
-Other requirements specific to scholarship
Applications Due: March 15.
Provides financial support to minority students enrolled in graduate nursing programs who agree to teach in a school of nursing after graduation.
Applications due: May
The School of Nursing will respond to a call from the Jonas Center for Nursing and Veterans Health for significant financial support for two years for 5 PhD students and 2 DNP students who are within 20-28 months (approximately 2 years) of program completion. Partnering with universities across the country, Jonas scholarships provide $10,000 in funding over two years, as well as leadership development and networking opportunities. Launched in 2008 to address the nursing faculty shortage, the Jonas Nurse Scholars initiative has grown in both reach and scope to support more than 1,000 Scholars in all 50 states who have transitioned into roles as faculty, clinical leaders and researchers. The SON has received funding for 10 Jonas Scholars since 2012.
There are two separate categories: the Jonas Nurse Scholars and the Jonas Veterans Healthcare Scholars. The Foundation will provide $5000 each year for 2 years and the School of Nursing will match that $5000 contribution so that each student will receive a total of $20,000 over the two year period.
Jonas Nurse Scholars must be focused on one of the following priority areas: Chronic Health, Environmental Health, Ophthalmic Health, Preventive Health or Psychiatric-Mental Health.
Jonas Veterans Healthcare Scholars must be focused on one of the following priority areas in the veteran population: Community-based Care, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Psychiatric-Mental Health, Rehabilitation or Suicide Prevention.
Funds may be used for tuition, fees and other academic costs.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA
U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories at the time the scholarship is received
Full-time student and has at least 20-28 months remaining in his/her program
Conducting research in the priority topics listed above
Committed to:
A career as faculty (PhD) or leader in primary care or advanced practice clinical faculty (DNP); veterans scholars commit to a career in the field of veterans healthcare
Participation in the Jonas Nurse Leaders Scholar Program orientation webinar in fall 2018
Attending the Jonas Scholar leadership conference in Washington, D.C. in Fall 2019; expenses are included in the award
Completing a leadership development project wherein all Jonas Scholars at each university will work together to identify all past and current Jonas Scholars at their university and convene a networking meeting (funded by the university)
Maintaining communication with the Jonas Center and AACN to monitor progress, receive feedback on leadership experiences and provide additional support to assure student success;
APPLICATION PROCESS
Your application should be submitted electronically by 5 PM on Thursday, March 29, 2018 to:
PhD — Dr. Coretta Jenerette (jenerett@email.unc.edu)
DNP – Dr. Carrie Palmer (cfarr@email.unc.edu)
Please include:
Up-to-date curriculum vitae
250 word biographical statement that includes your previous earned degrees, employment experience, relevant honors and awards, PHD/DNP focus. For those interested in the Veterans Healthcare Scholars, please include experience with veterans’ healthcare.
Questions?
Please email Drs. Linda Beeber, Coretta Jenerette, Carrie Palmer, or Jennifer D’Auria
The scholarship fund is named in honor and memory of Mr. Joe Hageman, an exceptional nurse and employee of the CarolinaEast Health System, who passed away in 2006. Seven traditional nursing scholarships are available for students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing or an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing.
Award: $5,000
Number of Awards: 3
Application Due: April 5
The Laura Bassi Scholarship, which will award a total of $10,000 twice per annum, was established by Editing Press in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed. The scholarships are open to every discipline and the next round of funding will be awarded in April:
Spring 2019 Application deadline: March 25, 2019 Results: April 15, 2019
All currently enrolled master’s and doctoral candidates are eligible to apply, as are academics in the first five years of their employment.
Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with their CV through the application portal by the relevant deadline. Further details and application portal here.
Administered by: National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Award: Dependent upon the amount in the scholarship fund
Requirements:
-Must be NAHN member enrolled in accredited LVN/LPN, associate, diploma, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing programs.
-Based on need, current academic standing, whether they are a United States citizen or legal resident of the United States and other criteria.
– Hispanic nursing students who demonstrate promise of professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for other aspiring nursing students.
Administered by: National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Award: Grant of $750 to be used for educational expenses, one-time complimentary student registration for the NAPNAP Annual Conference, one night stay at the conference headquarters hotel, airfare or travel reimbursement to the NAPNAP Annual Conference (up to $400), recipient will be recognized at the Awards Breakfast during the NAPNAP Annual Conference in March (attendance is required)
Number of Awards: One
Requirements:
– Acceptance into or current enrollment in accredited DNP program (either a PNP enrolled in a post-masters DNP program or BSN to DNP program with a focus in pediatrics)
– Must have an expected graduation date of within two years or less
– Must be in good standing academically
– Current member of NAPNAP
– Award recipient must engage in social media at the NAPNAP Annual Conference regarding two sessions they attend.
Administered by: The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF)
Application Deadline: October 6, 2017
The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) is pleased to award 20 scholarships to graduate students in dental, medical (allopathic or osteopathic), health policy, public health, and pharmacy school students as well as BA and above nursing students. The scholarships will be presented to awardees at the National Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Galas in New York, New York on November 30th, 2017 and Los Angeles, CA on December 14th 2017.
The applications are to be completed online. For applications and additional details, please visit the NHHF website at www.nhmafoundation.org.
Link
Administered by: Native American Health Education Fund
Requirements:
-Native American
-Pursuing a career in health related fields
-Demonstrate desire to return to community or Reservation to improve health care
Award: Varies
Applications Due: June
Award: Tuition, textbook voucher, lab fees, subsistence allowance, etc.
Requirements:
– U.S. citizenship
– 17 years of age by September 1st of year starting college and less than 23 on June 30 of that year; must not have reached 27th birthday on June 30 of year in which college graduation and commissioning are anticipated
– High school graduate or equivalency diploma
– Physical requirements in accordance with Navy standards
– Gain admission to a university that has an NROTC affiliation and offers a state-approved or National League of Nursing (NLN) approved bachelor’s degree in nursing
– Qualifying college entrance exam scores (ACT or SAT)
Administered by: National Black Nurses Association
Award: $500-2000
Number of awards: varies
Requirements:
– Must be currently enrolled in a nursing program
– Must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if applicable)
– Must have at least one year of school remaining
– Official transcript from nursing school
– Essay
– Two letters of recommendation (one from the nursing school and one from one’s local chapter)
Notes: Additional items are optional but recommended, and can include evidence of participation in student nursing activities or involvement in the African American community
Applications due: April
Link
Administered by: North Carolina Nurses Association
Award: $1,000
Number of awards: 3 (one ADN, one BSN, and one MSN or DNP candidate)
Applications due: January
Click here for application.
Administered by: National League for Nursing Foundation for Nursing Education
Requirements:
-Must be an NLN member
-Must be pursuing advanced degrees in preparation for a career as a full-time academic nurse educator
-Must be a master’s or doctoral student enrolled in accredited program who have completed at least half of their academic program.
Applications due: May
Administered by: Triangle Community Foundation
Award: $1,000
Requirements:
– Be enrolled in a state- or federally-recognized tribe (with documentation)
– Demonstrate sustained involvement in the American Indian Community and commitment to American Indian concerns and initiatives
– Have family residency in the state
– Be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a post-secondary institution in the state of North Carolina
– Maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
– Plan to pursue a 2-year or 4-year degree as a full-time student at an accredited public, private, or technical college or university
The NC Association of Health Care Recruitment has two (2) $1,500 scholarships available for NC students who are pursuing their degrees in Nursing and Allied Health fields. I have included the below link for anyone who may be interested. The deadline to apply is October 13, 2019.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage and enable deserving and interested persons to pursue a career in a health profession.
ELIGIBILITY:
Any individual may apply who has been accepted for admission to an accredited nursing or allied health program. These disciplines are designated by the Scholarship Committee and periodically reviewed. The scholarship will only be awarded if the individual will be attending as a full-time student. Generally, the scholarship will not be awarded for a degree program which enhances the applicant’s credentials (example: ADN nurse pursuing BSN) but does not substantially expand the scope of the applicant’s job duties or abilities. Preference will be given to students pursuing their degree in a North Carolina program.
Administered by: NC Coalition of Rural Health Care Practitioners
Award: $500
Number of awards: 1
Requirements:
– Must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant student dedicated to improving healthcare in rural North Carolina
– Preference given to students who are residents of (or students in) Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, or Scotland counties
– Completed application form
– Letter from student’s school verifying enrollment
Contact Christy Dixon, ANP-BC for more information at 910-334-3717
.
Link
Administered by: North Carolina Society of Hispanic Professionals
Award: Varies
Requirements:
– Candidate must be Hispanic, Latino, or Latina
– Student must have graduated from a North Carolina high school or approved GED program within the past 2 years
– Demonstrate excellence in academic, athletics, performing arts, and/or service to humanity
– A four-year cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
– Must enroll in a degree program at a community college or 2 or 4 year college or university
Applications due: January
Link (search for “North Carolina League for Nursing”)
Administered by: Foundation For The Carolinas
Award: Will range up to $1,000
Requirements: Applicants must be granted unconditional admission to a master’s degree program or doctoral degree program in nursing, must have at least 6 completed semester hours by the deadline, and must be a legal resident of North Carolina.
Applications due: March
Awarded to an NP student who has made a significant positive contribution in school, in the community, or in patient care while in the pursuit of an advanced degree.
Administered by: Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation
Awarded to an NP student whose clinical and/or research interests are in the field of gastroenterology.
Administered by: Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation
Award: $1,000
New scholarships posted in September.
Link
Awarded by: Travel Nursing Career Organization
Amount: $1,000
Requirements: Accepted to or currently attending a full-time nursing or medical program at an accredited institution.
Deadline: May 17, 2016
Apply at: http://www.travelnursing.org/nursing-scholarship.php
OMC is awarding a $500 scholarship to a student currently enrolled in a graduate-level degree at any accredited university or college. This award is awarded to outstanding students with strong career goals, compelling backgrounds, and a financial need.
Administered by: Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
Award: $2000-$5000
Number of awards: multiple
Requirements: Depends on award, but must be interested in and committed to oncology
Notes: Most require a $5 application fee
Applications due: February
Link
Administered by: Petkey
Award: $500
Number of awards: 1 this year
Requirements:
– Must have at least a 3.0
– Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
– Must be a full-time student
Applications due: July 22nd
Link
The nursing advocacy organization RegisterdNursing.org provides nursing students with an expansive list of scholarships and grants available to them.
Administered by: Southern Mid-Atlantic Navy Nurse Corps Association
Award: $1000
Number of awards: 2 this year
Requirements:
– Must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing OR have a NON-nursing baccalaureate degree and are pursuing a masters in nursing as ENTRY into the profession.
– Must have completed at least one clinical nursing course
Requirements: Depend on award, but many are based on high school attended
Note: Many of the awards will not be relevant. The most likely are: Felicia Brewer Opportunity Scholarship, GlaxoSmithKline Opportunity Scholarship
Applications due: Depends on award
Triangle Region Scholarships and Awards
The deadline to submit scholarship and research award applications has been extended! The deadline is now Friday, March 11th by NOON. More information can be found on the Triangle Region’s webpage – http://ncnurses.org/ncna-regions/triangle/ | Please send applications and any related questions via email to NCNA Headquarters at NCNA@ncnurses.org.
– Must be a current graduate student and enrolled in a nursing program
– Must be a GNSA member (If you are interested in joining the GNSA, please click here to complete an application, membership is free. If you have questions, please contact Nakia Best, GNSA Liaison)
– Must have at least a 3.5 GPA
– Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
– Applicant must provide one academic or professional reference.
– Applicant must write an essay (500-word maximum) describing how healthcare has changed in the last 10 years and how they will impact its future.
