Nursing Scholarships

It’s a great time to pursue a career in nursing, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Employment in the field is projected for continual growth of up to 25 percent (compared to the national average of 11 percent) through the year 2022.

Large numbers of current licensed practical and vocational nurses continually retire on an annual basis, making room for new job prospects for those graduating in the field.

What’s more is that as baby boomers age, the need for nurses and healthcare professionals is expected to continually increase, especially in residential health care facilities and in specialties such as geriatric care and in home health care environments.

Just as there are many types of nurses, there are different paths you can take to make your nursing career dream a reality. You can pursue a bachelor’s degree in the Science of Nursing, an accredited nursing program at a hospital or an associate’s degree program. There are also online nursing degree programs, too.

Whatever path you decide upon, Fastweb has the nursing scholarships you need to get your nursing degree and make your nursing career happen.

Below is just a sampling of the nursing scholarships that exist in our database—filling out a profile may match you to nursing scholarships at your school of choice.

ANNA Career Mobility Scholarship

Deadline: 10/15/16
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: 5 Awards of $2,000

The ANNA Career Mobility Scholarship is available to students pursuing a BSN or advanced degree in nursing. You must be a full member of the American Nephrology Nurses’ Association to be eligible for this award.

Learn more about the ANNA Career Mobility Scholarship.

Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: 2/10/17
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: 3 Awards of $2,500

The Caroline E. Holt Scholarship is open to students who desire to attend or are attending an accredited school of nursing. You must obtain a letter of sponsorship from your local Daughters of the American Revolution chapter to be considered for this award. Financial need will also be considered. Your state scholarship chairman will assist in locating the chapter nearest you. You must write to the NSDAR by postal mail (address is listed on the sponsor’s site) to obtain this information.

Learn more about the Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship.

Nurse Corps Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition

The Nurse Corps Scholarship is available to students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional registered nurse program.

Recipients of this award must agree to work for at least two years at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

In addition to full-tuition, fees, and expenses; students will also receive a monthly stipend.

Get more information on the Nurse Corps Scholarship.

Norma Adams Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Juniors through College Seniors
Award Amount: $2,000

The Norma Adams Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors enrolled in the University of Iowa College of Medicine, College of Nursing, or the College of Dentistry.

You must be a resident of Iowa, demonstrate the promise of high achievement, and possess qualities of character and personality which will enhance those skills.

Get more information on the Norma Adams Scholarship.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Junior through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: $3,000

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Scholarship is available to AACN members who are actively seeking to further their professional growth and learning.

You must have an active RN license and demonstrate how the funding will be used to overcome any gaps in knowledge or skills in order to qualify for this award.

Get more information on the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Scholarship.

Health Professions Scholarship Program

Deadline: Varies
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition

Sponsored by the U.S. Army Medical Department, the Health Professions Scholarship Program is open to full-time students enrolled in a graduate-level health care degree program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.

You must be a U.S. citizen and qualify as a commissioned officer in the United States Army Reserve to be eligible for this award.

Get more information on the Health Professions Scholarship Program.

U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program

Deadline: Varies
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 2
Award Amount: 100% of Tuition

The U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program is available to students who have been accepted at an accredited graduate institution in an appropriate Health Professions training program.

U.S. citizenship is required.

Get more information on the U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program.

Borgess Excellence in Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies

The Borgess Excellence in Nursing Scholarship is available to nursing majors at Western Michigan University.

You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

The recipient of this award will participate in the Borgess Nurse Extern Program.

Get more information on the Borgess Excellence in Nursing Scholarship.

Barbara J. Woods Betz Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Seniors
Award Amount: Varies

The Barbara J. Woods Betz Scholarship is open to full-time students at Ohio University.

You must be a nursing student to be considered for this award.

Preference is given to alumni of the Holzer School of Nursing or nurses currently employed at the Holzer Medical Center.

Get more information on the Barbara J. Woods Betz Scholarship.

HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5
Award Amount: Varies

The HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students is available to students who are from a disadvantaged background as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

You must be attending a participating school of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing or a related allied health field to be considered for this award.

Get more information on the HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students.

Clark-Phelps Scholarship Fund

Deadline: Varies
Available to: Graduate Students, Year 1 through Year 5
Award Amount: Varies

The Clark-Phelps Scholarship Fund is available to post-graduate students at Oregon Health Sciences University.

You must be pursuing a degree in medicine, dentistry or nursing to be eligible for this award.

Preference is given to graduates of high schools in Oregon and Alaska.

Get more information on the Clark-Phelps Scholarship Fund.

PrimeCare Medical Nursing Scholarship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through College Sophomores
Award Amount: 50% of Tuition

The PrimeCare Medical Nursing Scholarship is available to students at Lancaster General College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Recipients must agree to work in a correctional institute facility for one year following graduation.

Get more information on the PrimeCare Medical Nursing Scholarship.

BONUS Nursing Internship!

Nursing Internship

Deadline: Varies
Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Year 5

Provided by Scott and White Healthcare, the Nursing Internship is available to students majoring in nursing.

Interns will rotate the specialty areas of STICU, MICU, CTCU and Progressive Care Unit.

An official transcript and two school references must be submitted along with the application.

Learn more information about the Nursing Internship.

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