The National Black Nurses Association offers 14 different programs which award $500 to $2,000 scholarships to students enrolled in LPN programs. Applicants must be a member of the NBNA and have at least one year of coursework remaining in their program to be eligible for awards. Applications require official transcripts, two essays and two letters of recommendation. Preference is given to applicants who can document participation in student nurse and local African American community activities.
National Black Nurses Association
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 330
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-589-3200
nbna.org
The National American Arab Nurses Association offers scholarships to nursing students at all levels. These scholarships, which range in award from $500 to $1,000, can be used towards tuition and supplies. Applicants must be enrolled in a program at the time of application and should be prepared to have two faculty members provide recommendations on their behalf.
National American Arab Nurses Association
P.O. Box 43
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
313-680-5049
n-aana.org
The Registered Nurse Education Fund offers scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a nursing program. Those who receive these awards, up to $4,000 per year at the LPN level, must agree to practice in "...a medically underserved area of California for a minimum of one to two years upon graduation." The California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development determines those areas.
California Health Professions Education Foundation Fund
400 R Street, Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95811
800-773-1669
healthprofessions.ca.gov
The Kansas American Legion awards one grant annually to a student in an LPN program who is enrolled in an accredited school in Kansas. The one-time award of $250 is given to students who demonstrate financial need and scholastic merit.
John and Geraldine Hobble Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship
American Legion
Department of Kansas
1314 S.W. Topeka Boulevard
Topeka, KS 66612
ksamlegion.org
McNeil-PPC, Inc., the manufacturers of Tylenol brand pain relievers, awards ten $10,000 scholarships and thirty $5,000 scholarships to students enrolled in healthcare education, including programs in licensed practical nursing. Applicants must have completed at least one year of study at the time of application.
Tylenol Scholarship
McNeil-PPC, Inc
877-TYLENOL
tylenol.com