Nursing school can be expensive. Look into these resources
before pursuing your career. If you're already in nursing
school, it's never too late to learn more about financial aid
resources and repayment programs.
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Sites & Resources
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list of resources is highly selective and does not include every
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AACN and
NSNA Scholarship Information-BSN scholarships are
available for nursing students who do not hold an RN license
and meet eligibility requirements. Scholarships are also
given for RN's in graduate programs who are members of AACN.
AANA
Scholarships & Grants- Scholarships and grants
for members in pursuit of baccalaureate and advanced degrees
in nursing and dedicated to contributing to the renal
community. [Nephrology Nurses].
Absolutely
Scholarships- Free on-line database of scholarships,
loans, grants and other awards
College
Boards Fund Finder-lists scholarships and other
types of financial aid programs from 3,300 national, state,
public and private sources
Dept. of
Education- Financial aid available through the
Department of Education includes Pell Grants, Work-Study,
Perkins Loans, Stafford Loans, Direct Loans, and
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants.
FAFSA
Express- Information on submitting your 'Free
Application for Federal Student Aid' online. U.S. Dept. of
ED.
FastWeb-The
largest FREE scholarship search on the Internet, with more
than 400,000 scholarships worth over $1 billion. Get
accurate, updated information on scholarships, grants, and
fellowships. And fastweb is the only scholarship search
service that allows students to apply online through the
E-Scholarship program.
The
Florence Nightingale Foundation-The Florence
Nightingale Foundation raises funds to provide scholarships
for nurses, midwives and health visitors, to study at home
and abroad, to promote innovation in practice, and to extend
knowledge and skills to meet changing needs. [UK Based]
International
Education Financial Aid - This website offers a free
searchable database of scholarships and awards for
international students enrolled in universities around the
globe.
March of
Dimes Nursing Scholarships- $5,000 award for RN's
currently be enrolled in graduate programs in maternal-child
nursing at the Master’s or Doctorate level.
Minority
Nurse Scholarships-- Financial assistance to help
racial and ethnic minority nursing students fulfill their
professional education goals
National
Association of Neonatal Nurses-The Foundation for
Neonatal Research and Education offers scholarships for NANN
members pursuing either a BSN or a graduate degree in the
clinical area of neonatal nursing or nursing administration.
(Award amount has been $1500) Apply online or call FNRE at
(800) 451-3795 for an application by mail.
National Health Service
Corps-(800-221-9393)-The NHSC sponsors both
scholarships and loan repayment programs and 10% of the
available funds are set-aside specifically for nurse
practitioners, nurse midwives, and physician's assistants.
Nurse
Options Registered Nurse Academic Scholarships-Any
Registered Nurse student in their final 6 months of study
(meaning that they are eligible for employment within 6
months) or previous graduates who have not commenced
employment, and possess at least a 3.0 grade point average
are welcome to apply.
The
Patricia Smith Christensen Scholarship-$1,000
scholarship to assist a graduate nursing student who is
pursuing her/his nursing education in the area of
maternal-child or pediatric nursing.
Pediatric
Endocrinology Nursing Society (PENS) - Scholarships
are available to members to help support the cost of nursing
academic programs (BSN, MSN, Ph.D.). Applications are
awarded on the basis of need, in amounts up to $1,000.
Applicants must be active PENS members throughout the
duration of the grant and must complete a scholarship
application.
Playing
and Winning the Financial Aid Game - An informative
article that may provide you with some helpful insight into
gaining scholarships and financial aid written by a veteran
college Dean and Director of Admissions.
Sallie
May-Information on Planning for college, how to pay
for college, apply for financial aid, understanding
financial aid awards, getting education loans, etc...
Scholarship
Experts-Scholarship
Experts delivers accurate, timely search results that have
been filtered and customized to match unique user profiles.
StudentAwards.Com-
This Canadian web site gives you immediate access to a free
database of thousands of scholarships, bursaries,
fellowships, grants and other financial awards for Canadian
students.
The
Student Guide- Financial Aid guide from the US Dept
of Education. Information about federal student aid programs
& scholarship scams.
Tylenol
Health Professions Scholarships- Tylenol®
awards ten $10,000 scholarships and 150 $1,000 scholarships
for higher education to students who demonstrate leadership
in community activities and school activities and who intend
to major in areas that will lead to health related fields.
The
United Negro College Fund-An educational assistance
organization with 39 private, historically black, member
colleges and universities.
Other Scholarship Sources
And Resources: Hispanic Specific Scholarships-The Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute developed a collection of Hispanic specific
financial aid information. This information is attainable by
calling 1-800-EXCEL-DC.
The Hazel Corbin Grant-
awarded to midwifery students to cover costs of a planned
research project addressing an aspect evidence-based midwifery
care. Applicants must be enrolled in a midwifery education
program that is accredited, or pre-accredited by eth American
College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), Divison of Accreditation, and
that has a supervised research component. The awardee will
receive $5,000. Award guidelines and application materials are
available here: Maternity
Center Association website.
Oncology Nursing Foundation
Scholarship- For RN's seeking a BA or MA degree; 39
scholarships annually in the amount of $3,000; application
deadline is December 1.
For application and more information:
Development Coordinator
Oncology Nursing Foundation
501 Holiday Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
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