Grants & Scholarships for Nursing Programs in Indiana

Alida E. Kneisel Memorial Nursing Scholarship

• The Alida E. Kneisel Memorial Nursing Scholarship is open to students attending any campus of the University of Indiana, with preference given to junior- and senior-year students. Applicants are required to demonstrate their financial need, have at least a 2.5 GPA and clinical experience in the pediatric or newborn critical care departments at Riley Hospital for Children. The scholarship committee seeks nursing students who have "demonstrated a clear and passionate desire to continue serving children and their families," which must be discussed in the personal statement portion of the application.

  Indiana University School of Nursing
  1111 Middle Drive
  Indianapolis, IN 46202
  nursing.iupui.edu

Constance and Roger Hoffer Nursing Scholarship

• The Constance and Roger Hoffer Nursing Scholarship is offered at the Purdue University School of Nursing, for students with research experience or a "significant interest" in hospice and palliative care. Preference is given to non-traditional students who are either married, over 24 years old or have children. Applicants must have at least a 3.4 GPA and financial need is not required, as the scholarship is awarded on scholastic merit alone.

  Purdue University, School of Nursing
  502 N. University St.
  West Lafayette, IN 47907-2069
  765-494-4004
  nursing.purdue.edu

Nursing Alumni Scholarship

• The University of Southern Indiana offers currently enrolled nursing students the opportunity to apply for the USI Nursing Alumni Society scholarship, which can be used to pay for books, tuition and fees. Undergrad students applying for the scholarship must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and 12 USI nursing credit hours already completed and "consideration will be given to students who demonstrate leadership and service to their community and the nursing profession."

  University of Southern Indiana School of Nursing
  8600 University Blvd.
  Evansville, IN 47712-3596
  812-464-8600
  health.usi.edu

UE's National Need for Nurses Scholarship

• To award those who have achieved academic excellence in high school, the University of Evansville offers the UE's National Need for Nurses Scholarship, worth $18,000 a year. The award requires a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and at least 1530 on the SAT or a 23 and above on the ACT. The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years as long as the student maintains a 2.5 or higher GPA in the nursing program.

  University of Evansville School of Nursing
  1800 Lincoln Ave.
  Evansville, IN 47722
  1-800-423-8633
  nursing.evansville.edu