Illinois Department of Public Health's Center for Rural Health provides educational grant money to Chicago nursing students through its Nursing Education Scholarship Program. This program will support a student training as an LPN for up to a year, will pay for up to 75 percent of their tuition and provide them with a stipend of approximately $5,943 for living expenses. To be eligible, a student must have been a resident of Illinois for a minimum of one year prior to application and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Students who participate in this program incur a service obligation and must agree to practice as a nurse in Illinois for one year upon certification as an LPN. Interested students should visit the IDPH website for full program details.
Illinois Department of Public Health
Center for Rural Health
Nursing Education Scholarship Program
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761
217-782-1624
idph.state.il.us
The Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation makes scholarship money available to nursing students pursuing an LPN certification at an accredited Chicago school every year. Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1,000, which may be used to pay for tuition, books and other educational fees. To be eligible, a student must be a resident of Illinois and must have at least a 3.5 grade point average on a scale of 4.0, or a 4.5 grade point average on a scale of 5.0. The annual deadline for application is April 15. Interested students should visit the Illinois Hospital Association website to download an electronic application.
The Illinois Hospital Research and Educational Foundation
1151 East Warrenville Road
P.O. Box 3015
Naperville, IL 60566
630-276-549
ihatoday.com
The Emergency Nurses Association Foundation makes educational grant money available to students pursuing LPN certification in Chicago through its scholarship program. ENA Foundation Scholarships are awarded in varying amounts that typically range from $1,000 to $5,000. To be eligible, a student must have a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0, and must be attending an accredited school. It is not necessary for students pursuing an LPN certification to be a member of the ENA, but they must submit a letter of reference from a current ENA member. The annual deadline for application is June 1. Interested students should visit the ENA website for more information.
Emergency Nurses Association Headquarters
915 Lee Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6569
847-460-4100
ena.org