Scholarship & Loan Repayment Opportunities
In addition to the information below, the Internet and your local public library are excellent resources for scholarship and loan repayment information.
Check out the free scholarship services listed below to learn of scholarship opportunities funded by individuals, companies, and foundations.
Johnson & Johnson’s DiscoverNursing.com
Peterson’s Guide to Nursing Programs
Remember, never pay for a scholarship or scholarship search! Even if it is only a few dollars. Some even have a guarantee that you will get a scholarship. These are usually scams, so beware.
Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP)
Students enrolled in a professional RN program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree or diploma) are eligible to receive tuition, fees, other educational costs and a living stipend in exchange for at least 2 years of post graduate services at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
Deadline: June 1, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. EDT
For more information or to begin the application process, visit HRSA’s Web site.
After College/AACN Scholarship Fund
Award: $2,500
This scholarship is available for students who are seeking baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degrees in nursing.
For questions, eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit AfterCollege.com.
Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program
The IHS Loan Repayment Program is available to help repay undergraduate and graduate loans of health professionals in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs.
To apply visit ihs.gov.
National Association of Neonatal Nurses
NANN offers scholarships for applicants earning a BSN or graduate degree in neonatal nursing or nursing administration.
For more information visit nann.org
National Black Nurses Association
NBNA offers a variety of scholarships for applicants in pursuit of a baccalaureate or other advanced nursing degree.
For more information and to apply visit nbna.org.
NHSC Loan Repayment
Award: Up to $60,000
To be eligible for up to $60,000 in an initial loan repayment award Corps members are required to practice full-time for at least two years or part-time for four years at an NHSC-approved site. An award of $30,000 is available for two years of half-time service. Approved sites are located across the country in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
For questions, eligibility requirements and to apply, please visit nhsc.hrsa.gov.
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
ONS awards academic scholarships to students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral degrees or post-master’s certificates.
For more information visit ons.org.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Award: $1,000 to $2,000
Annually, NAHN awards students earning master’s degrees in maternal-child nursing programs as well as any level nursing programs, including baccalaureate.
For more information visit TheHispanicNurses.org.
Undergraduate Students
Active Duty Health Professions Loan Repayment Program
Award: Up to $50,000
This program offers to repay qualified educational loans in exchange for active duty service in the U.S. Army.
For more information visit goarmy.com.
Army ROTC Nurse Officer Program
This program provides scholarship, leadership and job opportunities to prospective nursing students.
For more information visit goarmy.com.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc. Scholarship
Award: $50,000
The Chi Eta Phi Sorority awards national, regional and local-level scholarships to minority nursing students annually.
For more information visit chietaphi.com or call 1-202-232-3858.
ExceptionalNurse.com Scholarship
Award: $500
This scholarship awards several qualified nursing students with a disability.
Deadline: June 1 each year
For more information visit ExceptionalNurse.com.
Health Professions Education Foundation
The Health Professions Education Foundation is offering two BSN programs:
| BSN Scholarship | Amount: Up to $13,000 | Deadline: September 11 each year |
| BSN Loan Repayment | Amount: Up to $19,000 | Deadline: March 24 each year |
For more information visit healthprofessions.ca.gov or call 1-800-773-1669.
National Student Nurses’ Association
NSNA offers scholarship awards for undergraduates.
For more information visit nsna.org.
Nurse Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program
The Division of Nursing at HRSA is offering scholarships and loan repayment to registered nurses serving at a health facility in an undeserved area.
For more information visit bhpr.hrsa.gov.
Graduate Students
American Indian Graduate Center
Award: $1,000 to $5,000
AIGC awards over 350 Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing post-baccalaureate, graduate or professional degrees.
Deadline: June 1, 2011
For more information visit aigc.com.
Faculty Loan Repayment Program
Award: Up to $40,000
FLRP awards graduate students from disadvantaged backgrounds loan repayment in exchange for serving two years on the faculty of an accredited health professions college or university.
For more information visit hrsa.gov.
Johnson & Johnson/AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship
Award: $18,000
The Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future and AACN are awarding scholarships to minority students pursuing full-time doctoral nursing programs or clinically-focused master’s degree programs.
Deadline: May 4, 2011
For more information visit aacn.nche.edu.
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
Award: 60% of Loan Balance
The NELRP awards registered nurses in exchange for serving two years at a health facility in an undeserved area.
For more information visit hrsa.gov.
Nurses’ Education Funds, Inc.
NEF awards nursing students enrolled in accredited master’s or doctoral level nursing programs.
For more information visit n-e-f.org.
