The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services makes full-tuition scholarships available to students who are pursuing a nursing degree. In addition to the cost of tuition, the HRSA Nursing Scholarship also pays for educational fees, books, lab expenses, and provides a monthly cost-of-living stipend of approximately $1,300 (in 2010). To be eligible, a student must be a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Although part-time students and graduate students may apply, preference will be given to full-time undergraduate students. A scholarship recipient is obligated to work for two years in a low-income or under-served area upon graduation. The annual deadline for application typically falls in April or May.
Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP)
c/o HRSA Document Center
12530 Parklawn Dr., Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20852
800-221-9393
hrsa.gov
The State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana makes educational grant money available to nursing students through the SSACI Nursing Scholarship. SSACI Nursing Scholarships are renewable, and in 2010 are awarded in amounts of up to $5,000 per academic year. SSACI Nursing Scholarship funds may only be applied to tuition and fees. To be eligible, a student must be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Indiana, must be able to demonstrate financial need and must have a grade point average of at least 2.0. Scholarship recipients are obligated to work as a nurse in Indiana for a minimum of two years after they graduate.
SSACI
W462 Indiana Government Center South
402 West Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-2350
ai.org
The state government of Texas offers two scholarship programs to nursing students in the state. In 2010, the Professional Nursing Scholarship is available in amounts of up to $2,500 to a student pursuing a professional nursing degree, and the Vocational Nursing Scholarship is available in amounts of up to $1,500 for a student pursuing a vocational nursing degree. Some professional nursing scholarships are allocated to fund graduate study. To be eligible, a student must be a resident of Texas; must be attending an accredited Texas institution; and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Interested students should obtain an application from the financial aid office at their college or university.
everychanceeverytexan.org