The Arkansas Nursing Foundation sponsors scholarships for licensed nurses who plan to further their education in nursing. The Dorothea Funk Scholarship is intended for students interested in community health or advanced practice nursing. The Mary Gray Scholarship is intended for students seeking licenses as advanced nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives or certified anesthetists. All applicants must be Arkansas residents, be enrolled or accepted to an accredited nursing program, and demonstrate participation in professional or volunteer nursing organizations. Award amounts vary based on funding.
Arkansas Nursing Foundation
C/O Arkansas Nurses Association
1123 South University, Suite 1015
Little Rock, AR 72204
501-244-2363
arna.org
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Nursing offers four scholarships for incoming and enrolled undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Scholarship awards range from $1,500 to full tuition for undergraduates and between $16,000 and $50,000 for graduate students. Eligibility criteria varies for each award, and some also have a mandatory service component in which recipients must agree to work in an Arkansas nursing facility for a specified period of time upon graduation.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS College of Nursing
4301 W. Markham St. #529
Little Rock, AR 72205
501-686-5374
nursing.uams.edu
The St. Bernards Development Foundation sponsors a scholarship for students enrolled in the bachelor's or master's degree nursing programs at Arkansas State University or to employees of St. Bernards who are seeking an associate's degree in nursing at an approved college. The program is open to first-time nursing students and nursing professionals who wish to continue their education. Applicants must demonstrate academic merit and a strong professional work record, if applicable. Individual scholarship amounts vary and awards are renewable.
St. Bernards Development Foundation
400 East Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
870-336-5009
stbernardsfoundation.org
The Arkansas Public Health Association sponsors scholarships of $500 and $1,000 for Arkansas residents enrolled in an accredited nursing degree program at any level. Awards are granted based on financial need, career goals, letters of reference, previous nursing experience and participation with volunteer or professional nursing organizations. Both part-time and full-time students may apply.
Arkansas Public Health Association
P.O. Box 250327
Little Rock, AR 72225
arkpublichealth.org
The ThinkAboutItNursing Scholarship is open to Arkansas residents who are in their final year of an accredited undergraduate or graduate nursing degree program. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be an Arkansas resident and actively participate in student nursing or community health organizations. Scholarship awards range from $250 to $1,000.
TNSF Scholarship Fund
PO Box 17427
Little Rock, AR 72222
800-561-4686
stunurse.com