| Scholarship | U/G | Description | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Nursing Assumption Program (SNAPLE) Nursing Education Grants (.pdf) | Both | The State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education for Nursing Faculty (SNAPLE NF) has extended the May 28, 2010 deadline and will continue to accept 2009-10 applications until all allocations are filled. Eligible applicants must already have a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a field related to nursing and must not be currently teaching in nursing. Loan Repayments awards up to a total of $25,000 over the course of 3 academic years on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of three full-time academic years. The SNAPLE NF 2009-10 application packet is available and may be accessed at www.csac.ca.gov. Applications must be completed by the applicant, submitted to the Director of the Nursing program where it will be reviewed and nominated. Please visit the SNAPLE website at: www.csac.ca.gov for additional information on how you or your colleagues may benefit from this program. Should you have any questions regarding the program or the application process, please call 1-888-224-7268, press option 3, email specialized@csac.ca.gov Attn: SNAPLE NF. | The Commission has extended the May 28, 2010 deadline and will continue to accept 2009-10 applications until all allocations are filled. |
| San Diego Chapter of Hispanic Nurses Scholarship | Both | This scholarship is for Hispanic students or any student involved in or interested in Hispanic health care issues. Additional scholarship applications and information is also available on our website: http://www.sdnahn.org | October 1, 2010 |
| AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship | Both | Two (2) scholarships will be in the amount of $2,500. Nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Once completed, please email your finished application to: scholarship@aacn.nche.edu | October 31, 2010 |
| Fulbright Program | Both | The United States Department of State is pleased to announce the scholarship competition for the 2011 Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program for overseas intensive summer language institutes in thirteen critical need foreign languages. CLS institutes provide fully-funded group-based intensive language instruction and structured cultural enrichment experiences for seven to ten weeks for U.S. citizen undergraduate and graduate students. Interested applicants should review the full eligibility and application information on the CLS Program website at www.clscholarship.org/applicants. Arabic, Chinese, Persian, Russian, and Japanese institutes have language prerequisites, described at http://www.clscholarship.org/applicants.htm#prerequisites. The deadline to apply for the 2011 CLS Program is November 15, 2010. Students in all disciplines, including business, engineering, law, medicine, sciences, and humanities are encouraged to apply. While there is no service requirement attached to CLS Program awards, participants are expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period, and later apply their critical language skills in their future professional careers. To access the online application, or for more information about the CLS Program, please visit the CLS website at http://www.clscholarship.org or email cls@caorc.org. Walter Jackson U.S. Student Programs 2010 Institute of International Education
| The deadline to apply for the 2011 CLS Program is November 15, 2010. |
| Both | In 2011, ANCA scholarships are $3,000 per selected applicant. All applications are due by April 1, 2011 and will be reviewed by the ANCA Education Committee. Selected students and their school will be notified within a few weeks. Scholarship funds are sent to the school on behalf of the student and not sent directly to the student. Prior arrangements will be made with the student and the school to ensure that the funds are available to the student. The application process requires close collaboration between the student and the school. The Army Nurse Corps Association does not have an official relationship with the US Army, the Army Nurse Corps or the Reserve Officer Training Corps. Therefore there is not a military service obligation for the student receiving this scholarship. Scholarship ROTC students and students receiving GI Bill education benefits are not eligible. | April 1, 2011 | |
| Maggie Driscoll Scholarship 2009-2010 (.pdf) by the Oakleaf Club of San Diego County | U | This scholarship opportunity is offered to family members of an officer or enlisted member of the U.S. Military who is serving on Active Duty, retired with pay, retired but deceased, or deceased in the line of duty. For additional information or applications contact Melissa Gilley-Harley c/o The Oakleaf Club | April 16, 2010 |
| Deloras Jones RN Scholarship Program | U | Kaiser Permanente seeks to enhance and support the nursing profession by providing students with financial assistance to complete their nursing education. Need-based Awards of $1,000–2,500 are available for approved study at affiliate schools in California. https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/delorasjones/ | September 10, 2010 |
| Hispanic Scholarship Fund | Both | Various scholarship opportunities - check site. | Dec. 15, 2010 |
| Both | Nursing students across the United States who show an interest in psychiatric mental health nursing are invited to apply for the 2010 APNA Janssen Student Scholarship Program. The APNA Janssen Student Scholarship Program includes registration, travel and lodging expenses to attend the APNA 24th Annual Conference, October 13-16, 2010, in Louisville, Kentucky. A stipend for meals and expenses is also provided. In addition, winners will receive one year complimentary membership in the APNA. Scholarship recipients and their schools receive national recognition via the website, the conference program materials, and through the Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (JAPNA). | May 10, 2010 | |
| Both | The purpose of the Roybal Foundation Scholarship Program is to provide scholarships to Hispanic Students in their Junior or Senior year or in a Graduate Program of an accredited College or University who are pursuing public health careers and wish to serve the interest of low-income Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. Individual scholarships will be in the amount of $5,000 for graduate students and $2,500 for undergraduate students. | May 14, 2010 | |
| Navy Nurse Corps Association of Southern California Scholarships | U | Scholarships are being offered to undergraduate nursing students and registered Nurses to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients of scholarships will be selected by the Navy Nurse Corps Association of Southern California (NNCASC) Scholarship Committee. | May 15, 2010 |
| HRSA's Health Resources and Services Administration | Available to students enrolled in all types of registered nursing programs, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays tuition, education-related expenses (including books, clinical supplies and laboratory fees) and a living stipend. In exchange, scholars must commit to working for at least 2 years after graduation at a health facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate RN program. Applicants must begin classes for the Fall term on or after July 1, 2010 and no later than September 30, 2010. It is expected that 500 awards will be made for the 2010-2011 school year. Go to www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/nursing to learn more about the program. Call 1-800-221-9393 if you have any questions or send an email anytime to CallCenter@hrsa.gov. | May 06, 2010 | |
| Scotland's Saltire Scholarship | G | Fifty scholarships are available to U.S. nationals for graduate study in Scotland. The Saltire Scholarships are aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hardworking individuals to live, work and study in Scotland. £2,000 is available as a one-off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time master's-level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. Recipients can choose to study at any of Scotland's universities and higher education institutions. For more information, visit: www.scotlandscholarship.com | Check website |
| Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs | Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs | Open | |
| CampusRN Scholarship Fund | Both |
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| CampusRN Scholarship Fund | Both |
| Varies |
| Various | Both | A few links to help you on your search:
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| FastWeb Scholarship Search by Monster.com | Both | Free searchable listing of scholarships. | Open |
| FinAid.com | Both | Free searchable listing of scholarships, and basics about financial aid. | Open |
| Student Advantage | Both | Discounts available to students. | Open |
| Both | The Camden Group established the Victor E. Schimmel Memorial Nursing Scholarship fund to promote advanced education of tomorrow's leaders and nursing faculty. The Camden Group will award 3 scholarships to individuals who are currently enrolled, or have recently been accepted into, a college or university for an advanced degree. | Sept. 30, 2009 | |
| Health Professions Education Foundation (.pdf) | Both | The Health Professions Education Foundation is pleased to announce the next application deadline - March 24, 2010 - for its scholarships and loan repayments. Eligible professions include allied health, vocational and registered nurses, mental health providers, physicians and other health professions. Scholarships (awarded to current students) range from $4,000 to $13,000 and loan repayments (awarded to current health professionals) range from $8,000 to $105,000. Applicants awarded a scholarship or loan repayments are required to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area for a specified period of time. For more information, please visit our website at www.healthprofessions.ca.gov. | March 24, 2010 |
| U | Grossmont Healthcare District will award two non-renewable scholarships for the Richard Bea RN Memorial Nursing Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 for First Place and $1,500 for Second Place. Note: This award is meant to encourage the development of nurses new to the profession. Therefore, the award is not awailable to ADN to BSN, diploma to BSN, MSN or NP Programs. | September 25, 2009 | |
| National Health Corps/State Loan Repayment Program | Both | Qualified applicants may receive up to $50,000 in educational loan repayments over a two-year period in exchange for providing direct patient care. For more information or an application visit: http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HWDD/SLRP.html | October 1, 2009 |
| Both | The Kinkella Scholarship ($500) and the CA State American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship (up to $2,000) are available to nursing students. | View website. | |
| CaLMA/BC of California Foundation Hispanic Scholarship Fund (pdf) | Both | The California Latino Medical Association (CaLMA)/Blue Cross of CA Foundation nursing program provides financial resources to assist outstanding Latinos in pursuing careers and specialties in medicine and healthcare. | View website. |
| Both | Two local scholarship programs are accepting applications from Hispanic students - the BECA Foundation and the Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship - Follow the link to access both. | October 01, 2009 | |
| Diversity Nursing Award | Both | $5,000 Education Award Giveaway. Register for a Job Seeker account to be entered. | April 30, 2009 |
| 2009 Tylenol Scholarship | Both | Tylenol has up to $350,000 to award to outstanding students who are pursuing "health-related" fields. There will be 170 scholarships (in amounts of $1000 and $5000). | May 15, 2009 |
| Health Professions Education Foundation (.pdf) | Both | Various health-profession scholarships and loan opportunities offered. | March 24 for spring September 11 for fall |
| Louise K. Held Nursing Award, Held Family Foundation | Both | The Held Foundation has established the Louise Held Award for Excellence in Nursing to recognize and encourage the very best nursing graduates in the United States. Nurses who are selected will receive $2,500 a year for five years as long as they continue to qualify. The award may be used for any purpose and is not restricted in any way. Your school has been selected to receive this notice because of the quality of its nursing program. Contact Ann L. Van Dormolen ann@paiservices.com to receive an application and more information. | March 31, 2008 |
| Cox Kids Foundation Heroes Scholarship | Both | Cox Communicationsscholarships up to $10,000 to individuals who are overcoming personal challenges while pursuing educational advancement. | Check website. |
| BECA Foundation Scholarship | U | Must be entering the Medical/Health Care profession and living or attending a high school or college in San Diego County at the time of application. Scholarships range between $1,000 - $2,000 per year. | Must be received by March 2, 2010 |
| Both | Questions can be directed to Arzo Mansury scholarships@sdfoundation.org | Closed | |
| Both | The Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship is now available for San Diego County Latina residents. Contact Lucy Hernandez, MANA de San Diego 619-822-8445. | Check website. | |
| BSN Scholarship & Loan Repayment Programs | U | Two programs are offered: The BSN Scholarship and the BSN Loan Repayment Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000 per year. | September 11, 2009 |
| Graduate Scholarships | G | Scholarships are available for graduate students in nursing committed to developing a specialty in pulmonary nursing, acute and/or chronic care. | Check website. |
| Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship | Both | Starting in June 2007, Tafford Uniforms will award at least two (2) $1,000 scholarships in the each of the spring and fall semesters. GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be enrolled in BSN, MSN, LPN, LVN, or associates in nursing program. Tafford is also offering all applicants a 10% discount off of their next uniforms purchase. A discount code will be sent to applicants upon the successful submission of their application. | Open |
| Small Research Grants Program, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing | G | This Honor Society supports research contributing to the advancement of nursing. Applicants must be registered nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree or are enrolled in a doctoral program. There is a preference for applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds as well as for Sigma Theta Tau International members. Between 10 and 15 awards of $5,000 are made annually. | Check website. |
| US Army Scholarships/ROTC | Both | The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) offers a Nurse Scholarship benefit package which will cover FULL TUITION & FEES, a book allowance of $900/ academic year, and a Tax-Free monthly stipend of $300-$500 per month depending on class year for each Nurse Student who is on Scholarship, or is contracted in the Army ROTC Program. Contact: Major Clarke M. Rogers at 619-594-1236 / 4943, crogers@mail.sdsu.edu | Open |
| Air Force Nursing ROTC (.ppt, 285 kb) | U | $15,000+ per year, available to students with 2.5-3 years of college left who have been accepted to a nursing school. View the powerpoint file, and email Pyim@mail.sdsu.edu for details. | Open |
| Nurse Fellowship Program, Department of Veterans Affairs | G | $35,000 per year funding for full-time pre-doctoral Nurse Fellows and stipends for part-time fellows. Check VA's web page or email Linda.Johnson@va.gov for additional information. | ongoing |
| Marlene Ruiz Nursing Scholarship | U | $1000. Find this listing on the University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships site for description and application instructions. | application currently closed, please check back shortly |
| George & Ruth A. Warwick Scholarship in Nursing | Both | Find this listing on the University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships site for description and application instructions. | application currently closed, please check back shortly |
| Lorraine Bryant Memorial Scholarship | Both | Find this listing on the University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships site for description and application instructions. | application currently closed, please check back shortly |
| Pre and Post Doctoral Nurse Fellowship Programs, Department of Veterans Affairs | Both | Full-time and part-time fellowships are available and may start at any time during the year. Download information from site or contact Linda Johnson at Linda.Johnson@va.gov or by calling 202-357-4014. | Open |
| National Assoc. of Hispanic Nurses | Both | Scholarships are awarded to Hispanic students enrolled in nursing programs. | Application currently closed. Please check back shortly. |
| Nursing Scholarships for Men, American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation & Johnson & Johnson's Campaign for Nursing's Future | Both | $1000 scholarships are offered for male students pursuing professional nursing education programs. | Varies |
| Active Duty Nurse Corps Educational Benefits, US Army | Both | Provides full scholarships for students interested in becoming a Nurse Anesthetist as well as the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program in exchange for active duty service in the U.S. Army. | Varies |
| Association for Women in Science Scholarships | Both | The 2007-2009 Scholarship Program is offering $9,000 in scholarships, including a $2,000 scholarship sponsored by Pfizer and a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Alexion Antibody Technologies. The application form may be downloaded, or contact Jenafer Evans. | Check website. |
| Lydia's Professional Uniform/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship | U | Two scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to eligible nursing students in their junior year each semester. Students must possess a GPA of 3.5 or better, complete the required application form and submit a 250 word essay describing their career aspirations and financial need. | July 1 and November 1 each year |
| Kathy Rahe Memorial Scholarship | U | There is a $500 scholarship available for any student who needs the money. Established by Kathy Rahe's parents in memory of her. For further information, contact: Development Office | Application currently closed. Please check back shortly. |
| Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Scholars Program by the John A Hartford Foundation | Pre & Post Doct. | The success enjoyed with this program, which works closely with all JAHF funded Geriatric nursing programs, fuels a growing, national momentum of geriatric research, program development, faculty development, best practices and policy initiatives that promise quality care for our older citizens. | varies |
| Health Traxx - educational assistance program, Mission Hospital (St. Joseph Health System) | "Offering (nursing) students educational assistance through part-time jobs during school. Receive additional pay and benefits in return for a contractual commitment to work for the hospital after graduation. Also offering financial assistance in the form of an academic achievement award and tuition assistance." For program details, contact: Terri Covert | varies | |
| Palomar Pomerado Health Foundation for Nursing Scholarships | U | awarded in the last two years of a baccalaureate program. They are forgivable loans if they come to work for PPH and the contract is signed between the health system and the recipient. | varies |
| Discover Nursing by Johnson and Johnson | Both | Over 175 US Scholarships identified. | varies |
| Health Professions Education Loan Repayment Program by the State of CA | G - CNM & NP students | To increase NPs & CNMs practicing direct patient care in medically undeserved areas of California. Loan repayment assistance is available to identified practitioners currently employed or who have a tentative offer of full-time employment in a medically undeserved area. Eligible applicants may receive up to $20,000 over a 2 year period for repayment of educational debt. | |
| Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) by HRSA | HRSA's Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP), managed by the Bureau of Health Professions' Division of Nursing, was appropriated $10.2 million for FY 2002. The NELRP is designed to assist in the recruitment and retention of registered nurses dedicated to providing health care to undeserved populations by providing substantial economic assistance to repay their educational loans in exchange for service to the undeserved in eligible health facilities. All NELRP participants must enter into a contract agreeing to provide full-time employment in an approved eligible health facility for 2 or 3 years. In return, the NELRP will pay 60 percent of the participant's total qualifying loan balance for a 2-year commitment or 85 percent of the participant's total qualifying loan balance for a 3-year commitment. | Various dates | |
| Sallie Mae Hispanic Scholarships | First In My Family Scholarship Fund for Hispanic Students | Check website. | |
| FastWeb Scholarship Search by Monster.com | Both | Free searchable listing of scholarships. | open |
| FinAid.com | Both | Free searchable listing of scholarships, and basics about financial aid. | open |
| Student Advantage | Both | Discounts available to students. | open |
