The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration offers nursing students willing to work in critical shortage areas for two years following graduation aid to cover tuition, fees, books, a monthly stipend and other expenses. Most recipients of this competitive scholarship have an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) of $0.
Nursing Scholarship Program
Division of Applications and Awards
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 8-37
Rockville, MD 20857
hrsa.gov
NSNA awards offer RN, BSN and graduate nursing students awards from $1,000 to $5,000. The NSNA selects its scholarship recipients based on academic achievement, financial need, community service and active participation in nursing organizations. More than 40 scholarships are awarded each year.
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association
45 Main Street, Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-210-0705
nsna.org
These scholarships offer nursing students who have volunteered for the American Red Cross at any time in the past five years up to $1,000 in scholarship aid. Students at both two- and four-year nursing programs are eligible to apply. For more information, contact the American Red Cross. Only e-mailed applications are accepted. Contact National Nursing Chair Vivian Littlefield, Ph.D., RN, at [email protected].
The Hurst Review and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have partnered to offer two $2,500 awards to pre-licensure nursing students. Scholarships are awarded twice yearly for a total of four available scholarships. A short, simple online application qualifies students for this award. Find the application at: http://www.hurstreview.com/aacn.php.