AfterCollege and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) co-sponsor this scholarship, worth $2,500, to nursing students currently enrolled in a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), master's or doctoral program at an accredited AACN member school. Graduate students must be in a nursing-related graduate program with the intention of pursuing a nursing faculty career.
AfterCollege Inc.
98 Battery St.
Suite 502
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-263-1300
aacn.nche.edu/Education/financialaid.htm#grad
The American Association of Critical Care Nurses offers Professional Advancement scholarships to nurses who have identified gaps in their knowledge and skills and who have a targeted academic program to address those specific gaps. Scholarships are not intended to cover the cost of an entire academic program or curriculum, but rather focus on the content of particular courses and how they will satisfy the identified knowledge gap. Funding amounts vary but have a maximum of $3,000 per person per year.
American Association of Critical Care Nurses
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109
949-362-2050, ext. 507
aacn.org/wd/memberships/content/bsngradschship.pcms?menu=education&lastmenu=
The American Academy of Nursing (AAN) has partnered with the John A. Hartford Foundation of New York City and the Atlantic Philanthropies to offer a pre-doctoral scholarship to nurses interested in pursuing academic careers in geriatric nursing, as well as a Claire M. Fagin Fellowship to doctoral nursing students committed to a faculty career in geriatric nursing. The pre-doctoral scholarship awards up to $100,000 (or $50,000 per annum) to support two years of doctoral work. The fellowship provides $120,000 (or $60,000 per annum) to support two years of advanced research, training and mentorship.
American Academy of Nursing
Coordinating Center
888 17th St. NW., Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
202-777-1172
geriatricnursing.org/applications/applications.asp
The March of Dimes offers a number of $5,000 annual scholarships to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs that focus on maternal-child nursing, either at the master's or doctoral level. Requirements include a current RN license, current enrollment in a graduate program and membership in at least one of several professional nursing organizations.
Education Services
March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Ave.
White Plains, NY 10605
[email protected]
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) awards several $1,000 scholarships to Hispanic nursing students currently enrolled in an associate, diploma, bachelor's, master's or doctoral program in nursing. Applicants must be members in good standing with the NAHN and must demonstrate academic excellence in their studies. Requirements include an essay, resume, estimate of educational expenses, transcripts and application form.
Chair, Awards/Scholarship Committee
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
1455 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Suite 400
Washington, DC 20004
The American Cancer Society provides several scholarship options for oncology nurses, including the Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing and Graduate Scholarships in Cancer Nursing Practice. Doctoral scholarships support up to two years of doctoral study, with the possibility of an additional two-year renewal, and include a $15,000 per year stipend. Graduate scholarships are offered to students pursuing a master's degree in cancer nursing or a doctorate of nursing practice (DNP). Awards are for two years and include a stipend of $10,000 per year.
The American Cancer Society
Extramural Grants Department
404-329-7558
[email protected]