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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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Selected Sites & Resources
This list of resources is highly selective and does not include every web site related to these topics. If you would like to add a resource click here.

  • 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
  • Arkansas Scholarship Connection-An outstanding source of scholarship data for both Arkansas and non-Arkansas students.
  • American Academy Of Nursing- The John A. Hartford Foundation Awards Over $1.9 Million in to Nurse Scholars
  • American Indian Graduate Center- Graduate fellowships and guidelines for Native American graduate students.
  • Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation- CMSF is Canada's largest independent scholarship granting organization. Check the site for application.
  • College Financing- Get The Facts-Informative article that helps dispel the  myths and misinformation about college financing.
  • 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.
  • Financial Aid Resources Center-Guide to financial aid and scholarships.
  • 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.
  • Fellowships & Scholarships For Minorities & Women- A large list of links to individual scholarships offered by a multitude of organizations for minorities & women.
  • 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.
  • Jackie Robinson Foundation-Provides scholarships for needy minority youths
  • 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.
  • Scholarships Canada- A free database of Canadian Scholarships
  • 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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