Featured Scholarships
Prime Scholarship
The Prime Medical Alert Nursing Scholarship is for those who have demonstrated a commitment to the community in regards to healthcare and social assistance. They are looking for applicants who intend to apply those experiences to a future career in the emergency response field
Personal Statement: 500 words or less essay
1.) Please describe what influenced your decision to go into a career in healthcare and nursing?
2.) Tell us what you view as the most important single characteristic for a practicing nurse, and how you will embody that characteristic in your professional work.
3.) Why do you feel you are a strong candidate for this award and what sets you apart from other candidates in your field?
Award: $1000 each for 5 students
Deadline: December 15
The Prime Medical Alert Nursing Scholarship is for those who have demonstrated a commitment to the community in regards to healthcare and social assistance. They are looking for applicants who intend to apply those experiences to a future career in the emergency response field
Personal Statement: 500 words or less essay
1.) Please describe what influenced your decision to go into a career in healthcare and nursing?
2.) Tell us what you view as the most important single characteristic for a practicing nurse, and how you will embody that characteristic in your professional work.
3.) Why do you feel you are a strong candidate for this award and what sets you apart from other candidates in your field?
Award: $1000 each for 5 students
Deadline: December 15
CNSA 2017 Scholarship Application Now Available!
Applications are now being accepted for the CNSA Foundation scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Winners will be notified in late September 2017. Must be a current NSNA active member with involvement and a 3.0+ GPA. A 500 worded essay on one of the three topics.
Award: TBD
Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2017
Click to download the application
Applications are now being accepted for the CNSA Foundation scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Winners will be notified in late September 2017. Must be a current NSNA active member with involvement and a 3.0+ GPA. A 500 worded essay on one of the three topics.
Award: TBD
Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2017
Click to download the application
September
OADN Scholarship
Sponsor: Hurst Review Services
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to prelicensure students enrolled at a member ADN school.
Sponsor: Hurst Review Services
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to prelicensure students enrolled at a member ADN school.
Filmora Scholarship- Make a video
Make a Video!!!
The Filmora Scholarship Committee will evaluate each video submission and select one scholarship recipient based on the following criteria:
1. Positive topic
2. Originality
3. Creativity
4. Video editing skills
Award: $1000
Application Deadline: September 30, 2017
Make a Video!!!
The Filmora Scholarship Committee will evaluate each video submission and select one scholarship recipient based on the following criteria:
1. Positive topic
2. Originality
3. Creativity
4. Video editing skills
Award: $1000
Application Deadline: September 30, 2017
Pacific Prime’s International Scholarship Program
Who Can Apply: Participation is open to current students enrolled in undergraduate, and postgraduate studies. For 2017, one student will be selected from the entrants.
In order to qualify for this scholarship you must currently be enrolled or have been accepted to a university, community college, trade school, or graduate school for the upcoming semester.
Submission: In order to be considered for the 2017 scholarship program please write an essay on the topic:
“The impact technology has had on healthcare.”
This essay should be no shorter than 1,000 words and contain your thoughts or experiences on how technology has had an impact on healthcare, or will shape the future of healthcare.
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Amount: $1,000
This and other Financial Aid related articles can be found at Pacific Prime’s International Scholarship Program (Deadline: September 30, 2017)
Who Can Apply: Participation is open to current students enrolled in undergraduate, and postgraduate studies. For 2017, one student will be selected from the entrants.
In order to qualify for this scholarship you must currently be enrolled or have been accepted to a university, community college, trade school, or graduate school for the upcoming semester.
Submission: In order to be considered for the 2017 scholarship program please write an essay on the topic:
“The impact technology has had on healthcare.”
This essay should be no shorter than 1,000 words and contain your thoughts or experiences on how technology has had an impact on healthcare, or will shape the future of healthcare.
Deadline: September 30, 2017
Amount: $1,000
This and other Financial Aid related articles can be found at Pacific Prime’s International Scholarship Program (Deadline: September 30, 2017)
CPR Certification Institute Scholarship
Sponsor: CPR Certification Institute
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to to current undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in any form of a healthcare degree. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to emergency medical care.
Sponsor: CPR Certification Institute
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: September 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to to current undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled in any form of a healthcare degree. Applicant must submit an essay on a given topic related to emergency medical care.
October
ANNA Educational Scholarships and Grants
Sponsor: American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details
Sponsor: American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details
Improving Senior Living Scholarship
Sponsor: Caregiver Connection Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to college as well as current college students. The scholarship is open to any student in any major, although the scholarship is ideal for students enrolled in any health care major including but not limited to: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration, Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Speech Language Pathology, etc. Applicant must submit an essay on how their major
Sponsor: Caregiver Connection Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: October 17, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to high school seniors who have been accepted to college as well as current college students. The scholarship is open to any student in any major, although the scholarship is ideal for students enrolled in any health care major including but not limited to: Nursing, Physical Therapy, Dental Hygiene, Health Care Administration, Health Sciences, Pre-Med, Speech Language Pathology, etc. Applicant must submit an essay on how their major
ANNA Educational Scholarships and Grants
Sponsor: American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details
Sponsor: American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA)
Amount: Up to $3,000
Closing Date: October 15, 2017
Description: Scholarships are open to Nursing students at all levels. Multiple scholarships available with specific requirements. See website for details
Nation 21 Scholarship
Who Can Apply:
• Must be a citizen of US
• Must be a full-time student enrolled in accredited educational institutions in the US
• High school juniors, seniors, and graduates are eligible
• Your GPA should be 3.5 or greater. However, having a GPA of 4, meaning a grade will ensure better prospects of getting scholarship
• Must carry a status of good academic standing.
Submission: All students requested to come up either with an 800 words essay, info-graphic or a minimum 2 min video on the following topic:-
Why Financial Literacy is Important for Students about Student Loans & Current Economy
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $500
Who Can Apply:
• Must be a citizen of US
• Must be a full-time student enrolled in accredited educational institutions in the US
• High school juniors, seniors, and graduates are eligible
• Your GPA should be 3.5 or greater. However, having a GPA of 4, meaning a grade will ensure better prospects of getting scholarship
• Must carry a status of good academic standing.
Submission: All students requested to come up either with an 800 words essay, info-graphic or a minimum 2 min video on the following topic:-
Why Financial Literacy is Important for Students about Student Loans & Current Economy
Deadline: October 31, 2017
Amount: $500
November
WOCN Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 1, 2017
Description: Scholarships is open to students seeking education in wound, ostomy and continence nursing care.
Sponsor: Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
Amount: Varies
Closing Date: November 1, 2017
Description: Scholarships is open to students seeking education in wound, ostomy and continence nursing care.
Media Mister Scholarship
Sponsor: Media Mister
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: November 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are studying in the disciplines of health care, engineering, or a related academic program with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Sponsor: Media Mister
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: November 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to current college students who are studying in the disciplines of health care, engineering, or a related academic program with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Scholarship for Aspiring Students
Sponsor: Celebrity Plastic Surgery
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: November 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada who have at least a 2.0 GPA. The program is exclusively for students who are planning to pursue a career in one of the following fields: Medical Science, Culinary Arts, Fine Arts, Law, Nursing, or Engineering.
Sponsor: Celebrity Plastic Surgery
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: November 30, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada who have at least a 2.0 GPA. The program is exclusively for students who are planning to pursue a career in one of the following fields: Medical Science, Culinary Arts, Fine Arts, Law, Nursing, or Engineering.
National CPR Association Scholarship
Who Can Apply: Anyone enrolled in a college program (under graduate or graduate track) can enter; we are specifically hoping to see entries from students enrolled in programs in the following fields:
Deadline: November 30, 2017
Amount: $2,000
Who Can Apply: Anyone enrolled in a college program (under graduate or graduate track) can enter; we are specifically hoping to see entries from students enrolled in programs in the following fields:
- Dental School
- Emergency Medical Technician Program
- Medical College
- Nursing School
- Paramedic Program
- Pharmacy College
- Respiratory Therapy Program
Deadline: November 30, 2017
Amount: $2,000
River Cohen College Scholarship
The River Cohen College Scholarship was created with students in mind. College has become increasingly expensive and necessary. This scholarship is designed to help someone in their college career. Applicants will be required to answer a simple question and the winner will be selected based on the application submitted. A committee will select a winner by the end of November, 2017. One winner will be selected and receive $1000 towards higher education.
Requirements: Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school. River Cohen wants to hear your answer to this question, “How can philanthropy change the world?” This should be a short essay (under 500 words).
Click here to apply!
Deadline: November 30th, 2017
Amount: $1,000
The River Cohen College Scholarship was created with students in mind. College has become increasingly expensive and necessary. This scholarship is designed to help someone in their college career. Applicants will be required to answer a simple question and the winner will be selected based on the application submitted. A committee will select a winner by the end of November, 2017. One winner will be selected and receive $1000 towards higher education.
Requirements: Students currently enrolled in a college, university, trade school, or design school. River Cohen wants to hear your answer to this question, “How can philanthropy change the world?” This should be a short essay (under 500 words).
Click here to apply!
Deadline: November 30th, 2017
Amount: $1,000
December
Support Collectors Scholarship
Support Collectors is excited to announce a new scholarship program that we want to share with your students. We want to provide financial assistance to a selected college student who has either been affected by family separation in their own life, or who intends to pursue a career that will have a positive impact on separated families. The selected student will receive an award of $500 for use toward tuition, books, or living expenses.
Submission: 1000 word or less essay on: Problems faced by children of separated families, and how to overcome them.
Application Deadline: Dec 15th, 2017
Support Collectors is excited to announce a new scholarship program that we want to share with your students. We want to provide financial assistance to a selected college student who has either been affected by family separation in their own life, or who intends to pursue a career that will have a positive impact on separated families. The selected student will receive an award of $500 for use toward tuition, books, or living expenses.
Submission: 1000 word or less essay on: Problems faced by children of separated families, and how to overcome them.
Application Deadline: Dec 15th, 2017
Nursing Scholarship
Sponsor: Lamber & Goodnow Injury Law Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are/will be enrolled in a nursing program and will be enrolled through the following academic year.
Sponsor: Lamber & Goodnow Injury Law Team
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: December 1, 2017
Description: Scholarship is open to incoming and current college students who are/will be enrolled in a nursing program and will be enrolled through the following academic year.
Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship
Medical Scrubs Collection is dedicated to recognizing the individuals who go above and beyond to help others every day.
Requirement: US citizen or Alien Registration card, accredited college, GPA 3.0+, and pursuing a degree in the medical field.
500+ word essay on what inspired you to become a Nurse. More information and to Apply HERE!
Award: $1000
Deadline: December 15, 2017
Medical Scrubs Collection is dedicated to recognizing the individuals who go above and beyond to help others every day.
Requirement: US citizen or Alien Registration card, accredited college, GPA 3.0+, and pursuing a degree in the medical field.
500+ word essay on what inspired you to become a Nurse. More information and to Apply HERE!
Award: $1000
Deadline: December 15, 2017
2018 Scholarships
Parentinn – Cyberbullying Prevention for Teens Scholarship (Deadline: February 28, 2018)
Who Can Apply: Student, who is U.S. citizen/ currently attending or planning to attend an U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies/ high school, college or graduate student or a student planning to enter college, is eligible to participate in our scholarship program.
Submission: All participants will have to research and submit a 600 – 1000 words regarding the following topic:
“Why and How to Stop Cyberbullying”.
In the content, make sure to include the following ideas:
Amount: $1,250
Who Can Apply: Student, who is U.S. citizen/ currently attending or planning to attend an U.S. college or university for undergraduate or graduate studies/ high school, college or graduate student or a student planning to enter college, is eligible to participate in our scholarship program.
Submission: All participants will have to research and submit a 600 – 1000 words regarding the following topic:
“Why and How to Stop Cyberbullying”.
In the content, make sure to include the following ideas:
- Why is it important to stop cyberbullying?
- How has cyberbullying personally affected teens?
Amount: $1,250
OfficeChairPicks SEO Scholarship
Who Can Apply: This scholarship is only for students that are currently enrolled in colleges, universities or high schools during 2017 academic year.
Submission: Write a 1000-1500 SEO optimized blog post centering around your chosen keyword.
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Amount: $500
Learn More: http://officechairpicks.com/scholarship/
Who Can Apply: This scholarship is only for students that are currently enrolled in colleges, universities or high schools during 2017 academic year.
Submission: Write a 1000-1500 SEO optimized blog post centering around your chosen keyword.
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Amount: $500
Learn More: http://officechairpicks.com/scholarship/
Nutrition & Internet Scholarship
Who Can Apply: The only eligibility criteria that you need to fulfill is sending the appropriate 550-word article in English to the given email address by July 1st, 2018.
There are no restrictions regarding age, nationality, or any other individual characteristic.
Submission: The article needs to be 550 words long and answering the following research question: How social media are playing a major role in influencing our eating habits?
Deadline: July 1, 2018
Amount: $500
Who Can Apply: The only eligibility criteria that you need to fulfill is sending the appropriate 550-word article in English to the given email address by July 1st, 2018.
There are no restrictions regarding age, nationality, or any other individual characteristic.
Submission: The article needs to be 550 words long and answering the following research question: How social media are playing a major role in influencing our eating habits?
Deadline: July 1, 2018
Amount: $500
Monthly Scholarships
Future Innovator Scholarship
Sponsor: StudySoup
Amount: $500
Closing Date: 1st day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant should be an outstanding student who exemplifies leadership and a willingness to help other.
Sponsor: StudySoup
Amount: $500
Closing Date: 1st day of the month
Description: Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate and graduate students. Applicant should be an outstanding student who exemplifies leadership and a willingness to help other.
$1,000 Plan for College Sweepstakes
Sponsor: Sallie Mae Bank
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must register for one of the company’s free plan for college tools.
Sponsor: Sallie Mae Bank
Amount: $1,000
Closing Date: Last day of the month
Description: Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are of the age of majority in the jurisdiction in which they reside and who are students, parents, guidance counselors, or financial aid officers at the time of entry. Applicant must register for one of the company’s free plan for college tools.
MyCAA Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship helps military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in high demand, high growth portable career fields and occupations. Spouses may use their MyCAA funds at any academic institution approved for participation in the MyCAA Scholarship.
Requirements: Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E01 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders, including spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserve component in these same pay grades. More Info here! and to get started with application Click HERE!
Amount: up to $4000
Deadline: 30 days before course start date- must have active military sponsor/spouse throughout program.
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) Scholarship is a workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of tuition assistance to eligible military spouses. The scholarship helps military spouses pursue licenses, certificates, certifications or associate degrees necessary to gain employment in high demand, high growth portable career fields and occupations. Spouses may use their MyCAA funds at any academic institution approved for participation in the MyCAA Scholarship.
Requirements: Spouses of service members on active duty in pay grades E01 to E-5, W-1 to W-2 and O-1 to O-2 who can start and complete their coursework while their military sponsor is on Title 10 military orders, including spouses married to members of the National Guard and reserve component in these same pay grades. More Info here! and to get started with application Click HERE!
Amount: up to $4000
Deadline: 30 days before course start date- must have active military sponsor/spouse throughout program.
Courage To Grow Scholarship
250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship
Awards per month: 1
Award amount: $500.00
http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
250 words or less why you believe that you should be awarded this scholarship
Awards per month: 1
Award amount: $500.00
http://couragetogrowscholarship.com/
AfterCollege/AACN $10,000 Scholarship Fund
The AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students in a graduate program with the goal of becoming a nurse educator; students completing an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated program.
Amount: $2500
Nursing Scholarship Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
More info here!
The AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students in a graduate program with the goal of becoming a nurse educator; students completing an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated program.
Amount: $2500
Nursing Scholarship Deadlines: March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31
More info here!
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
Geraldine "Polly" Bednash Scholarship
This scholarship program provides $5,000 in support to outstanding nursing students in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs at AACN member institutions. This is open to students not affiliated with AACN institutions as well.
Requirements: Maintain at least a 3.2 grade point average in current program or at last school attended, Must have submitted your application to a nursing school through NursingCAS (see https://portal.nursingcas.org).
Click here to apply!
Deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
Amount: $5000
This scholarship program provides $5,000 in support to outstanding nursing students in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs at AACN member institutions. This is open to students not affiliated with AACN institutions as well.
Requirements: Maintain at least a 3.2 grade point average in current program or at last school attended, Must have submitted your application to a nursing school through NursingCAS (see https://portal.nursingcas.org).
Click here to apply!
Deadline: January 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
Amount: $5000
Hurst Review and AACN Nursing Scholarship
Hurst Review Services and AACN are partnering to offer a new scholarship program to recognize and reward outstanding students in prelicensure nursing programs. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be distributed each Fall and Spring to students enrolled in AACN member institutions.
Requirements: Must be a student enrolled at a AACN affiliated school, must download and complete application and write a max 250 word essay (topic info on application).
Click here to apply!
Deadline: January 15th and July 31st.
Amount: $2500
Hurst Review Services and AACN are partnering to offer a new scholarship program to recognize and reward outstanding students in prelicensure nursing programs. Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be distributed each Fall and Spring to students enrolled in AACN member institutions.
Requirements: Must be a student enrolled at a AACN affiliated school, must download and complete application and write a max 250 word essay (topic info on application).
Click here to apply!
Deadline: January 15th and July 31st.
Amount: $2500
Additional Resources
The San Diego Foundation
Through the San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program San Diego County students can receive the financial assistance they need to pursue their educational goals. As the largest private non-university scholarship provider in the county, the Community Scholarship Program operates more than 160 funds and awarded in excess of $2.3 million to more than 1,000 students last year alone. Click the link to be directed to their page!
Through the San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program San Diego County students can receive the financial assistance they need to pursue their educational goals. As the largest private non-university scholarship provider in the county, the Community Scholarship Program operates more than 160 funds and awarded in excess of $2.3 million to more than 1,000 students last year alone. Click the link to be directed to their page!
Guide to Paying for Nursing School
CNAClasses.org offers financial advice and provides a resource for researching additional nursing scholarship opportunities.
CNAClasses.org offers financial advice and provides a resource for researching additional nursing scholarship opportunities.
Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.
Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.
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