Last updated on September 21, 2023 by College Financial Aid Advice.
The Federal Nursing Scholarship Program help needy students complete their registered nurse training, as part of an effort to alleviate the critical shortage of R.N.s (registered nurses) in the U.S. As part of the program, upon graduation the nurses work at designated facilities for under-served populations for at least 2 years.
Federal Nursing Scholarships Application deadline: June 1 each year. Applicants who are selected will be notified in late summer.
Eligibility Requirements:
US citizen, US National, or permanent resident.
Full time or part time student at accredited program for professional nursing
Funding preference is given to qualified applicants with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of zero on their Student Air Report (SAR), and are enrolled (1) full time student in an undergraduate nursing program (2) full time student in a graduate nursing school program, or (3) part time nursing students. In the past years, only full time students in undergraduate programs were funded in this highly competitive program.
A commitment to nursing is expected and demonstrated in the nursing essay, relevant work experience and community service, letters of recommendation and academic performance.
These federal nursing scholarships include tuition, eligible fees, other reasonable costs and monthly stipend.
Federal Nursing Scholarships website: www.hrsa.gov
The scholarship includes tuition, fees, reasonable expenses and monthly allowance (stipend).
Application due June each year
Federal Nursing Scholarships website: www.hrsa.gov
To apply, contact the nursing college that you plan to attend. The nursing school determines the need and provide scholarships to cover tuition, expenses and reasonable living expenses.
For more information on these federal nursing scholarships for minority nurse students or other disadvantaged students, see www.hrsa.gov
For online information about military scholarships for nurses, see:
Air Force Scholarships for Nurses website: www.afrotc.com
Navy Scholarships for Nurses website: www.navy.com
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