The American Assembly for Men in Nursing is an organization that works to encourage men of all ages to consider a profession in nursing. To do this, AAMN offers a variety of educational scholarships for men entering the nursing profession. AAMN, in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, offers pre-RN students and registered nurses enrolled in graduate school scholarships of $1,000 toward male students with proven academic accomplishments. Since 2004, over 50 nursing students have received the Johnson & Johnson award. AAMN also offers an essay contest with a $500 award for male students who can demonstrate their goals and commitment to the nursing profession. AAMN updates its scholarship opportunities on a regular basis, so check for updates.
AAMN
P.O. Box 130220
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-956-0146
aamn.org
Male nursing students who live in Colorado have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship through Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente is one of the largest nonprofit health-care providers that helps minority and male nursing students with financial assistance. To qualify, students must have completed at least one academic term in an accredited nursing school. They must also demonstrate an adjusted gross income of $50,000 or less per family family member. About 17 nursing students per year are awarded $1,000 to $2,500 per academic year.
Kaiser Permanente Colorado Diversity Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 378066
Denver, CO 80247-8066
kp.org
Male nurses who have an interest in geriatric nursing should look into scholarships available through the American Academy of Nursing. It provides graduate students in nursing extensive funding opportunities. Male nursing students ready to do doctoral work in geriatric nursing should apply for the Claire M. Fain scholarship. This award is for $60,000 per year for a nursing program and can be used toward tuition, research and other educational expenses. Additionally, ANN, along with its partner scholarship program, Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity program (BAGNC), offers scholarships to predoctoral students. The BAGNC offers a total award of $100,000 for each selected predoctoral student, or for $50,000 a year for two academic years.
American Academy of Nursing
Coordinating Center
888 17th Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
geriatricnursing.org