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Nurse practitioners are national heroes and not just because of a global pandemic but for all of the areas of healthcare they serve. As a nurse practitioner, you have the power to more or less function as a doctor and do so in an affordable and accessible way. These scholarships are here to make your educational costs a bit more manageable so you can spend your time worrying about something that actually matters- saving lives.

The NURSE Corps Scholarship Program
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  • The Nurse Corps scholarship is for U.S. citizens who are lawful permanent residents. To be eligible for this award you must be accepted or enrolled in a nursing degree program at an accredited school in the United States. This award may be used towards tuition, eligible fees, and costs for example books supplies uniforms etc. This program is an exchange program where recipients receive funding in exchange for working for a minimum of two years in a Nurse Corps facility. Nurse core members work in critical shortage facilities. For more information and to apply check out their website.


Sharps Compliance, Inc. Scholarship
  • 750
  • Sharps Compliance Inc. is a scholarship essay contest. Each year Sharps Compliance offers three prizes: first prize for $1500, second prize for $1000 and third prize for $750. There is no entry cost to the writer and all essays that are submitted become property of Sharps Compliance. To apply, simply fill out their form and submit an essay. Each year Sharps Compliance picks a new topic such as post Covid medical waste regulations and more.For more information and to apply check out their website.


Tylenol Future Care Scholarship
  • 5000
  • The Tylenol Future Care Scholarship Program is intended for residents of the United States Puerto Rico or the district of Columbia for a graduate students or college seniors and rolling in graduate school. To be eligible you must have proof that you are in a graduate program in a medical school, nursing school, and or pharmacy school. The amount of the award varies and ranges from $5000-$10,000. Each year 10 $10,000 scholarship are awarded and 25 $5000 scholarships are awarded. Scholarships may be used towards tuition, fees, books equipment etc. For more information about this award and to apply check out their website.


AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund
  • 2500
  • The AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship Fund is a $10,000 award for students who are seeking a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree in the field of nursing. Special consideration is given to students in a graduate nursing program pursuing nurse education or students completing an RN to BSN or RN to MSN program. $2500 are given each quarter. For more information about this program and to apply check out their website.


The Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship
  • 7500
  • The Caroline E. Holtz Nursing scholarship is a $7500 award given to students who are in financial need and accepted and enrolled in a school of nursing. Students are eligible for one scholarship from the DAR. You do not need to be affiliated with the Daughters of the American Revolution in order to be eligible. To apply submit an application along with a list of extracurricular activities two letters of recommendation and your official transcripts. For more information about this program check out their website.


American Association of Nurse Practitioners Scholarships
  • $2500-$5000
  • The American Association of Nurse Practitioners offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities including the Loretta Ford centennial scholarship, the AAANP Grants the ANP scholarships, the International Advanced Nurse Ambassador Program and more. The AAANP scholarships range from $2500-$5000 and are available for educational funding. To be eligible for this award you must be seeking a masters or doctorate degree in nursing practice. For more information to apply check out their website.


Bertha P. Singer Nurses Scholarship
  • Varies 
  • The Bertha P Singer Nurses Scholarship is offered to four-year students attending a four-year college and are residents of Oregon studying nursing. Students must attend a college or university in the state of Oregon and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Additionally, to apply you must provide proof of enrollment and be in your second year of a nursing degree program. Scholarship awards vary and are based on financial need. For more information about this program to apply check out their website.


Young Women's Alliance Foundation Higher Education Empowerment Scholarship
  • 2500
  • The Young Women’s Alliance offers scholarship programs for applicants who are members of an underserved young women community.The amount of the award is $2500 and it’s given to people of color, LGBTQ students, first generation students, and students with disabilities as well as those from low income come families. To be eligible you must be attending either a two year associates program or four year college in the United States. For more information to apply check out their website.


The Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse-Midwives Scholarships
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  • The Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Midwives offers a wide variety of scholarships and opportunities for individuals pursuing a career as a nurse practitioner. To be eligible for this program you must be a member and be able to prove that you are pursuing I degree as a nurse practitioner. The amount of the awards vary. For more information about this programming check out their website.


Nurse Practitioners Council of Palm Beach, Florida Scholarships
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  •  The Nurse Practitioner Council of Palm Beach County offers  two scholarships during the year one for the fall semester and one for the spring semester. To be eligible for the scholarships simply submit a 250 word essay which includes information on how you would use your nurse practitioner education in daily practice. The amount of the awards vary. For more information check out their website.


District of Columbia Nursing Scholarship
  • 2500
  •  The Daughters of the American Revolution offers the District of Columbia Nursing Scholarship.  The scholarship is available to residents of the District of Columbia who have been accepted and are currently enrolled in a nursing program at the University of the District of Columbia. Additionally applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. The amount of the award is $2500 igiven annually to students who are able to demonstrate financial need. For more information and to apply check out their website.


The Mary P. Oenslager Scholastic Achievement Award
  • $1000-$6000
  •  The Mary P Oneslager Scholarship Scholastic Achievement Award is given to individuals with disabilities or official impairments. The amount of the award varies and ranges from $1000-$6000. To be eligible you must be legally blind and be registered as a learning Ally member and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Winners of this award are asked to represent and be spokesperson for learning Ally. To apply submit a series of essays along with proof of your disability One letter of recommendation and a brief description of your extracurricular activity honors and noted achievements. For more information and to apply check out their website.


The F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program
  • 2200
  •  The F. Edward Herbert Armed Forces Health Provision Scholarship Program is a comprehensive healthcare scholarship. This program offers full tuition as well as a generous monthly stipend for qualified students. The monthly stipend is more than $2200. Salary increases with rank advancement once you graduate and enter active duty. To be eligible for this award you must be a US citizen with a bachelors degree from an accredited school and be enrolled in an accredited graduate program in the United States or Puerto Rico and be able to maintain full-time student status and qualify as an active duty commissioned officer. The following programs are Eligible: medical, dental, veterinary, psychology, optometry, and qualifying specialty nursing. For more information about this award check out their website.


The National Black Nurses Association, Inc. Scholarships
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  •  The National Black Nurses Association offers their annual scholarship program. To be eligible you must be a member of the National Black Nurses Association and a member of a local chapter. Additionally, candidates should be enrolled in a nursing program such as a BSN LPN masters or doctoral program and be in good standing at the time of their application. Applicants should have at least one full year of school remaining. To apply submit official transcripts from an accredited nursing school as well as your essay two letters of recommendation and any additional items such as involvement in an African-American kids community and participation in student nursing activities. For more information about this program check out their website.


The Indian Health Service Scholarship
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  •  The Indian Health Service Scholarship provides students with American Indian and Alaskan native backgrounds the health profession scholarship for qualified American Indian and Alaskan native  either undergraduate or graduate level students. To be eligible you must be a member of a federally recognized tribe and then enrolled in an eligible health profession degree program. In exchange for financial aid, recipients must commit to service in a full-time clinical practice. For more information and to apply check out their website.


The American Indian Nurse Scholarship
  • 1500
  •  The American Indian Nurse Scholarship was founded by the National Society in 1927. The scholarship award offers American Indian students an opportunity to pursue a career in nursing. Recipients of this award will receive $1500 per semester and must be used towards tuition, books or relevant academic fees. For more information about this award and to apply check out their website.


NurseTim Scholarship
  • $500-$1000
  •  NurseTim Scholarships are offered to faculty in a wide variety of states. These awards range from $500-$1000. The $1000 awards are given to the National Association of Spanish Nurses as well as the National Black Nurses Association. All of the awards are for the amount of $500. For more information and to apply check out their website.


Stronger Scholarship
  • 5000
  •  The Healthline and Feeding America Stronger Scholarship is for students who are looking to make an impact in the area of food insecurity hunger and nutrition. The scholarship believes that everyone deserves nutritious and nourishing food. Two awards are given each year to undergraduates who are making an impact on food insecurity. To scholarships are given to graduate students are making an impact on food security insecurity. The amount of the scholarship is $5000 each. More information and to apply checked out their website.


Dr. Margaret C. Freda Graduate Nursing Scholarship
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  •  The Margaret C. Freda Saving Babies Together award is offered through the March of Dimes. This award encourages nursing research contributing to clinical practices that will improve the health and quality for newborns. The amount of the award varies and depends upon the research in the needs of the individual who who have applied. For information about this award and to apply check out their website.


Ann Olson Memorial Doctoral Scholarship
  • $5000-$7000
  •  The Ann Olson Memorial Doctoral Scholarship is a $5000 award for registered nurses intending and committed to oncology nursing through a doctor of nursing practice or some thing similar. The amount of the award ranges from $5000-$7500 and it’s giving annually. To be eligible candidates must currently be enrolled in a PHDDNSC or DNP nursing program and have a current license to practice as a registered nurse. For more information about this program and to apply check out their website.


Recovery Village Healthcare Scholarship
  • 1000
  •  The Recovery Village Healthcare Scholarship it’s a $1000 scholarship available to students who are pursuing a medical related course of study. If you are a nurse practitioner looking to focus on mental health or psychiatric nursing than this scholarship program might be for you.


The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses Scholarships
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  •  The American Association of Occupational Health Nurses offer scholarships for a wide variety of individuals who are looking to become leaders in the field of nursing. The liberty leader ship scholarship for example is offered to a licensed occupational health and environmental nurse who is dedicated to developing leadership skills.For more information and to apply check out their website.


The Society of Pediatric Nurses Scholarships
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  •  Society of Pediatric Nurses offers a variety of research grants as well as scholarship opportunities. The academic education scholarship is awarded yearly and emphasizes academic merit. The PNCB/SPN conference Scholarship offers a joint scholarship to attend the annual SPN conference. The awards acknowledge members of the society of pediatric nurses in the following areas: advanced practice, clinical practice, Education, nursing research, and clinical scholarship. For more information about these awards and to apply check out their website.


Josef Princ Memorial Scholarship
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  •  Joseph Princ Memorial Scholarship is offered to a Clark County School District male senior  of European descent. The amount of the award is $2000. To be eligible for this award you must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need and be planning to attend the post secondary college or university majoring in engineering and mathematics and science. To submit application complete their essay and online application form.


Josh Gottheil Memorial Bone Marrow Transplant Career Development Awards
  • 2000
  • The Josh Gotthell Memorial bone marrow transplant career development awards are intended for registered nurses who are working in bone marrow transplant  and have a minimum of 75% of their time devoted to patient care or as a nurse manager nurse practitioner or a clinical nurse specialist with BMT population. The amount of the award is $2000. For more information and to apply check out their website.


June Gill Nursing Scholarship
  • 1000
  •  The June Gill Nursing Scholarship as a $1000 award offered to nursing students who are Grange members. Applicants must be an adult or student Grange member in good standing or be the son/daughter of an Grange member in good standing. To apply simply show verification of enrollment in a nursing program and Grange membership. The amount of the award varies for more information and to apply to check out their website.


JVS Chicago Scholarship Program
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  •  The JVS Chicago scholarship program is for Jewish students residing in the Chicago metropolitan area. To be eligible you must have either been born and raised in the Chicago area or spent one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area prior to enrollment. Additionally you must plan to remain in Chicago after completing schooling and are entering an accredited graduate program and helping profession. For more information and to apply check out their website.


Kathleen McVey Memorial Scholarship
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  •  Kathleen McVey Memorial Scholarship is offered to students in the LPN or RN program. You must be a continuing college student as well as be able to demonstrate financial need and be at Humboldt County or Delnorte County high school graduate, a single parent and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preference is given to individuals who are seeking a long-term career in nursing. For more information and to apply check out their website.


KCHA Health Career Scholarship
  • 500
  •  The Kaukauna Community Health Associate provides a scholarship for students pursuing a career in healthcare. The amount of the award is a minimum of $500 for three years. To be eligible you must be a graduate of the Kaukauna, Kimberlee, Little Chute, Freedom, or Wrightstown school districts. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university and health/medical related field. Additionally applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. For more information to apply check out their website.


Kentucky Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund
  • 3000
  •  The Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund and ISF offer scholarships to Kentucky residents who are attending approved pre-licensure nursing programs or graduate nursing programs. Students who are attending a pre-licensure program  must have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours of published requirements for the nursing program. Graduate nursing programs must have completed a minimum of nine credit hours per academic year. The amount of the award is $3000. For more information to apply check out their website.


Lisa Kaminski Memorial Scholarship
  • 2500
  •  The Lisa Kaminski Memorial scholarship is a $2500 award for high school seniors in the Greater Cincinnati area. To be eligible for this award you must be able to demonstrate outstanding community service and declare a major in a STEM-related field of study in college or university.  For more information about this program check out their website.


Living For Zachary Academic Scholarship
  • 2500
  •  The Living for Zachary Academic Scholarship is a $2500 award to high school students who are able to demonstrate academic excellence as well as financial need. To be eligible for this award you must be a graduate from a Collin county public high school planning to attend a four-year  college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. For more information about this program check out their website.


Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarship
  • 2500
  •  The Madeline Pickett Cogswell Nursing Scholarship as a $2,500 reward for two students who have been accepted or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Applicants must be members or descendant members  of the NSDAR. All applicants should be citizens of the United States and plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. DAR chapter sponsorship is not required. For more information and to see if you qualify check out their website.


Mae & Mary Scholarship Fund
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  •  The Mae and Mary Scholarship Funds is offered to African-Americans who are pursuing a career in the medical and healthcare related field. If you’re planning to attend a two or four-year university or technical school school pursuing a healthcare profession than this program is for you. For more information and to apply check out their website.


Manatee County Medical Education Scholarship Fund
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  •  The Manatee County Medical Education Scholarship Fund is for US citizens who are legally residing in Manatee County and pursuing a career in nursing or a specialist health related field. To be accepted to this award you must be enrolled in a two or four year educational institution and be able to demonstrate financial need. Additionally applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. For more information on to apply check out their website.


Maryland Graduate and Professional School Scholarship Program
  • 5000
  •  The Maryland Graduate and Professional School Scholarship program is a $5000 award from Maryland residents who are able to demonstrate financial need. You must be either a part-time or full-time student attending one of the following schools: University of Maryland Baltimore, school of medicine, dentistry law pharmacy or Social Work the University of Baltimore school law, of the Johns Hopkins school of medicine, and the Virginia Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Science. Additionally other Maryland institutions that offer a message degree in nursing or social work are eligible. For more information about this program and to apply check out their website.


Maryland Tuition Reduction for Nonresident Nursing Students
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  •  The Maryland Tuition Reduction for Non-resident Nursing Students is available to non-residence attending a college university in Maryland. To be eligible you must be enrolled in either a two-year a four-year merit Maryland public college or university as a full-time or part-time degree-seeking student. For more information and to apply check out their website.


Medical Research Scholarships
  • 2500
  •  Medical Research Scholarships are for students who have completed an undergraduate degree and are pursuing an advanced degree in a medical-related field. The amount of the award is $2500. To be eligible, preference will be given to female applicants pursuing careers and  physicians and nurses who are able to demonstrate financial need. For more information about the scholarship and to apply check out their website.


Medicalfieldcareers.com Healthcare Scholarship
  • 1500
  •  Medicalfield careers.com  offers a healthcare scholarship. This is a $1500 award for students who are enrolled in a healthcare program. To apply submit a 1000 word essay on why you want to work in the healthcare system. Additionally, applicants must be United States citizens and currently attending or have applied to a nationally accredited healthcare education program. For more information and  to apply check out their website.


Megan Meier Memorial Scholarship
  • 1000
  •  The Megan Meier Memorial Scholarship is offered through the Megan Meier Foundation and is looking for individuals from St. Louis City St. Louis County or Saint Charles County who have made a positive impact on their community regarding bullying and cyber bullying. The amount of the award is $1000 and preference is given to students who are pursuing a degree that’s aimed at helping others in social work, psychology nursing etc. To be eligible you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additionally you must reside in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, or Saint Charles county. From more information about this program check out their website.


Melissa Anne Centrella Scholarship Foundation
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  •  The Melissa Ann Centrella Scholarship Foundation offers awards this year to New Jersey students who are pursuing careers in the following areas: medical technical, medical sciences, or nursing. The amount of these awards vary aren are dependent on financial need as well as academic achievement and more. For more information about this program check out their website.


Michigan Nurses Foundation Scholarships
  • 1000
  • The Michigan Nurses Foundation Scholarships are $1000 awards for advanced nurses and nursing education students. The purpose of these awards is to provide research grants and financial aid for the treatment of recovering nurses. Applicants must be students who are currently enrolled in college or a school of nursing in the state of Michigan and must be in good academic standing. For more information about this program check out their website.


NADONA LTC Stephanie Carroll Scholarship
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  •  If you are a nurse or if you are pursuing geriatrics or long-term care as  your nursing profession then  you are eligible for the Stephanie Carol Award. The amount of this award varies and is intended for nursing students either in a graduate or undergraduate program. To be eligible and you must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited nursing program and be committed to practicing long-term care or postacute care for at least two years after graduation. For more information about this program check out their website.


NASN Research Grants
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  •  The NASN Research Grants support school nursing research and school affiliated delivery of healthcare. If you are researching in an area of nursing that impacts student health than this grant maybe for you. For more information check out their website.


NHSC Scholarship Program
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  •  National Health Service Corps Scholarship program awards scholarships for individuals who are pursuing primary care health professional training. In return, scholars must commit to provide primary care health services in health professional shortage areas. If you are committed to primary care and an accredited school in the United States in one of the following discipline than you may apply: physicians dentist, nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, physicians assistance or doctors of nursing practice. You must be a United States Citizen a US national or be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student and be eligible for federal employment. For more information about this award check out their website.


NURSE Corps Scholarship Program
  • Varies
  •  The NURSE Corps Scholarship Program enables individuals who are accepted to an RN to BSN  orRN to MSN or direct entry MSN to NP program who are looking to receive funding for work tuition fees and other educational costs. In exchange students work for two years in a high need area. To be eligible you must be United States citizen or permanent resident who is enrolled in a professional nursing degree program in an accredited school in the United States and be able to demonstrate financial need. For more information to apply check out their website.


Out To Innovate Scholarships for LGBTQ+STEM Students
  • 5000
  •  The Out to Innovate Scholarship Program is for LGBTQ+  STEM students. The amount of the award is $5000.The scholarship will go to a graduate students and one will go to a graduate/professional level student. To be eligible you must have completed a minimum of two years of post high school education and be in an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Additionally, you must have declared a major in an accredited STEM or STEM-related teaching field as an active supporter and participate in the LGBTQ community. For more information about this award check out their website.


Pacific Gas & Electric Company Access ERG Scholarship
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  •  If you are interested in supporting members of the community who have disabilities than this scholarship may be for you. The Pacific Gas & Electric company access ERG Scholarship supports inclusion of individuals with disabilities. All majors are eligible however preference will be given to individuals in the medical psychological, as physical therapy degree. Undergraduate students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. For more information about this program and to apply check out their website.


Parkinson's Disease Foundation Summer Student Fellowship Program
  • 4000
  •  Are you engaged in a Parkinson’s-related summer research project? The Summer Student Fellowship Program supports students who are advanced undergraduates and medical students pursuing this research. The amount of the award is $4000 for the summer fellowship. For more information and to apply check out their website.


Perinatal Graduate Nursing Scholarships
  • 5000
  •  The Perinatal Graduate Nursing Scholarship is offered through the March of Dimes. The Scholarship honors Margaret C. Freda who was a long-term March of Dimes national nurse advisory council chair member, volunteer and friend. The amount of the award is $5000 and is given to the highest-scoring graduate nursing scholarship applicant. For more information and to apply check out their website.

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