Heritage Enterprises offers nursing scholarships to current employees completing their nursing degree. Applicants must be continuously employed by a Heritage Enterprises nursing care facility for a period of at least six months and have an outstanding work record. Up to twenty students will receive full tuition scholarships to be applied toward the accredited nursing program of their choice. In addition, students will also be paid their regular hourly rate during their scheduled class times. In return, recipients must agree to work for Heritage Enterprises for a period of two years after graduation.
Heritage Enterprises Inc.
115 W. Jefferson St. Suite 401
P.O. Box 3188
Bloomington, IL 61702
309-828-4361
heritageofcare.com
The Center for Rural Health Nursing Education Scholarship Program provides up to five years of scholarship funding for Illinois nursing students who are pursuing degrees at the associates, bachelors, and graduate levels. The program provides students at public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities with scholarships ranging from $1,603 to three-quarter tuition and an annual living stipend of $5,943. In return, recipients must agree to serve as a professional nurse or nurse educator in Illinois. The service period is determined by the individual award amount received.
Illinois Department of Public Health
Center for Rural Health
Nursing Education Scholarship Program
535 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62761
217-782-1624
idph.state.il.us
The Illinois AMVETS Sad Sacks Nursing Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and college students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited Illinois nursing program. Applicants must demonstrate academic merit, strength of character, participation in extracurricular activities, and financial need. Selection priority is given to a student who is the dependent of a deceased or disabled Veteran. Individual award amounts vary based on need and program funding.
AMVETS Department of Illinois
State Headquarters
2200 South Sixth Street
Springfield, IL 62703
217-528-4713
ilamvets.org/prog_scholarships_apps.cfm#nrs
Southern Illinois Healthcare offers scholarships for nursing students who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an associates degree nursing program or for SIH employees who plan to complete a BSN. The program provides scholarship funding for tuition, books, fees, and supplies for accredited nursing degree program, and individual awards are based in part on financial need. Associates degree students must agree to work for Southern Illinois Healthcare for a period of time as specified by the amount of the award received.
Southern Illinois Healthcare
1239 East Main St.
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-5200
sih.net
The Illinois Farm Bureau's Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship provides scholarships of $4,000 to registered nurses who plan to complete pursue a career as a nurse practitioner. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited Illinois nursing degree program and agree to work for a period of two years in a rural community after graduation.
Illinois Agricultural Association
P.O. Box 2901
Bloomington, IL 61702
309-557-2111
ilfb.org