If you’re a student studying nursing, or know one who is, we have a list of opportunities that may peak your interest. The six scholarships below are specifically for nursing students, and each one offers a prize that can help pay for college costs. Review each scholarship’s details and be sure to apply by the stated deadline.
Scrubin Uniforms/AACN Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay of no more than 500 words describing your interest in serving in a faculty role after graduation
Eligibility: Must be a current nursing student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an AACN member school with a formal affiliation agreement with Scrubin Uniforms and at least a 3.5 GPA.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: September 1, 2024
Website: https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/scrubin-uniforms-scholarship
The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship
How to Apply: Submit a personal statement on why you are interested in Hispanic health issues and your career goals, along with a curriculum vitae and letter of recommendation
Eligibility: Open to full-time students within their first or second year of their academic program with at last a 3.0 GPA in a healthcare-related graduate program, including nursing. Applicants are not required to be Hispanic, however, an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is required.
Amount: Between $2,000 and $5,000
Deadline: September 13, 2024
Website: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/96417-National-Hispanic-Health-Foundation
Women in Nursing Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay between 400 and 600 words on why you want to be a nurse and what life experiences may have influenced that choice
Eligibility: Open to female students who plan to pursue a 4-year degree in nursing
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: September 15, 2024
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/women-in-nursing-scholarship/
Sara Jane Memorial Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay between 400 and 600 words on why you chose this career path, what your future goals are, and what experience you have in the medical field
Eligibility: Open to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a career as an RN or LPN and have volunteer experience
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 5, 2024
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/sara-jane-memorial-scholarship/
Coursey Enterprises Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay of 200 words or less explaining why you want to become a nurse
Eligibility: Open to first-year nursing students
Amount: $250
Deadline: December 1, 2024
Website: https://www.courseyenterprises.com/scholarships
Elizabeth Garde National Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application including at least two letters of recommendation
Eligibility: Must be a post-high school student or graduate student seeking a degree in nursing or other medical profession with at least a 3.0 GPA and be a Danish Sisterhood member or the child of a Danish Sisterhood member in good standing for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline
Amount: $850
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Website: https://www.danishsisterhood.org/newpage
Scholarships should be considered a small—yet still important—source of revenue for college. Data shows that most families pay for college using parent and student income, savings, and loans. Most scholarship recipients receive $2,500 or less, and only 0.1% of undergraduate students receive $25,000 or more in scholarship funds. In addition to looking for scholarships to help pay for college, families should apply for financial aid and consider saving in a dedicated college savings account.
