Nursing Scholarships
A nursing degree can be a great degree to pursue. There are different levels of nursing from earning your LPN to a graduate degree. There are also many different types of nursing to go into, anything from labor and delivery, ER, or surgical, and more. No matter what type of nursing you pursue, being able to earn extra money for school can be helpful. Here is a list of scholarships for those going into nursing.
ANSWER Scholarship
Multiple recipients, $2,500-$5,000
The Details: This scholarship is for nontraditional female students who are 25 years of age or older and are the primary caregivers to at least one school-age child, ages Pre-K through 12th grade. Students must be full-time, degree-seeking students at an accredited institution in Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Stanly, or Union in North Carolina or Lancaster or York in South Carolina,
This scholarship is for those with a two-year nursing degree, a two-year degree in the CPCC Health Careers Program, or an Information Technology program.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF)
Multiple recipients, $3,000
The Details: This scholarship is for Kentucky residents attending approved LPN, ADN, BSN, or graduate nursing programs.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Madeline Pickett (Halbert) Cogswell Nursing Scholarship
Multiple recipients, $2,500
The Details: This scholarship is for students who are accepted or enrolled in an accredited nursing school. Students must be a Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) member, a descendant of a DAR member, or eligible for membership in the DAR.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
Mae and Mary Legacy Foundation
Multiple recipients, Varies
The Details: This scholarship is for African American high school seniors going to a two or four-year school or technical school and pursuing careers in healthcare. The award is based on academic excellence and financial need.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP) Awards
Multiple recipients, Varies
The Details: This scholarship is for students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. Winners must commit to providing primary care health services in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) for a minimum of two years of service.
Website for more information and to apply for this scholarship: link
You can also visit HPSP Scholarship: Health Professions Scholarship Program and Advance Your Nursing Career, Debt-Free with the VA for military-related financial programs for those going into health care professions.
Make sure to please check out Military & Veteran Scholarship Finder to get matched with scholarships. You can also visit our Scholarships section for more major-specific scholarships or scholarships for veterans, military spouses, and gold star families.
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