If you live in California, the Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship program offers $8,000 a year for 2 years of nursing school. According to Explore Health Care Careers, the Associate Degree Scholarship Program is open to nursing students who are committed to becoming registered nurses within 1 to 2 years. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and, after graduation, must complete 2 years working with underserved populations.
Health Professions Education Foundation
818 K Street, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95814
800-773-1669
oshpd.ca.gov/hpef/
The federal government offers a Nursing Scholarship Program to support nursing students who are committed to working in a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. They offer a monthly stipend and pay tuition and other fees for qualified nursing students seeking associate's degrees.
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
800-221-9393
hrsa.gov
Scholarships are available to minority nursing students studying for an associate's degree in nursing. The National Black Nurses Association is committed to advancing minority nurses, and offers scholarships to students getting their associate's degree in nursing.
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
Attn: Scholarship Committee
8630 Fenton St. Suite 330
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-3200
nbna.org
Hispanic students may be eligible for certain scholarships, as well. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses provides money to Hispanic students obtaining their associate's degree in nursing.
National Awards and Scholarship Committee Chair
1501 16th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
202-387-2477
thehispanicnurses.org