Pre-Nursing Studies
A pre-nursing line of study prepares the student for the transfer into a Bachelor of Science program at a 3rd-year (junior) level. It covers a lot of the skills needed to be successful in the full nursing program. Courses can include: communications, sociology, probability and statistics, biology and English.
There’s a focus on psychology and humanities at this level, as nurses often face challenging situations dealing with patients and their families. A strong understanding of the varying situations at hand is imperative with today’s nurses.
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the demand for nurses is expected to increase 7% through 2029 and the average annual salary for a registered nurse (May 2020) is $75,330. As a cost-saving option, many community colleges offer the pre-nursing training as a way to offset the cost of the same path at a traditional learning institution.
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Matching Pre-Nursing Studies Colleges
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Georgia Military College
Four or more years; Public; $6,390 average out-state tuition; $6,390 average in-state tuition |
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Tulsa Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,101 average out-state tuition; $2,701 average in-state tuition |
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Holmes Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition |
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University of Alaska Anchorage
Four or more years; Public; $23,072 average out-state tuition; $7,224 average in-state tuition |
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Three Rivers College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,260 average out-state tuition; $4,260 average in-state tuition |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,000 average out-state tuition; $3,000 average in-state tuition |
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Northeast Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,410 average out-state tuition; $3,150 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Pre-Nursing Studies Majors
Edith Nourse Rogers STEM ScholarshipU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
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award Up to $30,000 |
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DescriptionThe Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs. View Scholarship Details |
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Nursing Scholarship - University of JamestownUniversity of Jamestown |
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award $13,000 |
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DescriptionThe Nursing Scholarship is available to undergraduate students attending University of Jamestown who are majoring in nursing. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Bamberger Foundation Nursing ScholarshipWestminster College, Utah |
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award $12,000 |
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DescriptionThe Bamberger Foundation Nursing Scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors at Westminster College, Utah, who are majoring in nursing. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, show academic achievement and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Navy Nurse Candidate ProgramNAVAL MEDICAL MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND |
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award $10,000 |
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DescriptionThe Navy Nurse Candidate Program is open to full time students in accredited Bachelor of Science Nursing programs. You must be enrolled in an accredited educational program resulting in a BSN within 24 months of starting the program, be a U.S. citizen under the age of 42 and be able to meet the Navy's physical fitness standards. View Scholarship Details |
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Helene Fuld Health Trust ScholarshipNew York University, College of Nursing |
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award $10,000 |
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DescriptionThe Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students who enroll in the 15-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree for Nursing Students at New York University, Meyers School of Nursing. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Applicants should demonstrate an... View Scholarship Details |
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Allman Medical ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award Up to $10,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular... View Scholarship Details |
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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family ScholarshipColorado Mesa University |
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award $10,000 |
deadline September 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical. View Scholarship Details |
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Lemmon Family ScholarshipWestminster College, Pennsylvania |
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award $8,000 |
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DescriptionThe Lemmon Family Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Westminster College. You must be enrolling in a pre-health program to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson UniversityHuston-Tillotson University |
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award $7,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award. View Scholarship Details |
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Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship - NMCNebraska Methodist College |
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award $6,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Excellence in Allied Health Scholarship is open to students at Nebraska Methodist College who are pursuing an associates degree in allied health. Freshmen must either have a minimum GPA of 3.2 in order to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Pre-Nursing Studies Related Majors
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Physician Associate/Assistant
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
- Dentistry
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Public Health
- Pre-Pharmacy Studies
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
