If you are currently a nursing student or are interested in enrolling in a nursing school program, there are several different scholarship options available to you to help you pay for your education. Some of these scholarships are completely merit based, which means your grades and test scores play a big factor in deciding whether or not you qualify, and also helps determine the competitiveness of the scholarship. There are also scholarships available based on financial need, and these typically are picked based on those with the highest financial hardship. You may also be able to apply for nursing scholarships by writing essays, where your topic may be something along the lines of why you want to become a nurse and what you hope to accomplish after you graduate.
Nursing is a high demand occupation these days. There is a large shortage in the nurse population and therefore many organizations, both federal and state, are trying to encourage people to enter nursing programs to become Registered Nurses. They are doing this by offering many scholarships and grants, as well as other perks such as sign on bonuses as incentives to pull more people into the nursing field.
FAFSA
The first thing you should do if you are interested in finding nursing school scholarships is fill out federal financial aid application, also known as FAFSA, which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form allows you to apply for federal and state grants for qualified individuals. Filling out this form will let you know if you are eligible for federal student aid and will allow you to accept grants and loans to help fund your education.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
The AACN is a great resource for nursing student to use. It has a wealth of helpful information, such as grants, scholarships, and other education financing for nursing students. You should check this site regularly, as scholarships and grants become available at different times during the year, and even if you are already enrolled in nursing school and receiving funding, you may be eligible to receive more during the year or get funding for an upcoming semester or year.
An importand piece to finding nursing school scholarships and grants is that you are constantly on the look out for newly available awards. It may be helpful to go through various scholarship sites where you can sign up for email alerts that let you know when new scholarships or grants are available. There are several different scholarship sites out there, some of which cater exclusively to nursing school students.
Talk to the financial aid department at your school. Oftentimes, there are scholarships and grants that are available through your school and are funded by various organizations and private parties. School alumni associations often have a donation option that allows the donations collected to be used for scholarships and grants.
When searching for nursing school scholarships, be sure to use as many resources as possible. If you pay attention, keep an eye out, and plan ahead, it is possible for you to fund your nursing school education completely without owing any money at the end. Doing so will allow you to jump straight into your career after graduation, where you can focus exclusively on your career and not have to worry about paying back expensive student loans.
For those who have already graduated, nursing student loan forgiveness is a good resource that helps students get rid of the debt that they have already incurred due to the loans that have incurred as a result of their nursing degree. There are certain guidelines that determine whether or not a student is eligible, and there are obligations that must be met by the student, but it can be very helpful if you are willing to work in a setting where there is a desperate shortage of nurses. Many of these places include low income areas, public schools, mental health facilities, nursing homes, and public health offices. You must sign a contract that states you are willing to stay in the facility for a certain length of time, and upon completion of your contract a certain portion of your nursing student loan debt will be forgiven. There are both federal and state options available, and the terms for each program differ from one to the next.
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Hi this is Jyoti Rana originally from Nepal but right now im studying dental nursing in UK, London in North West College of London . I was a nurse back in my country and I had worked in Nepal for 1 year as a registered hospital nurse and currently im working here in UK as a trainee dental nurse. But I want to do my further study in Bachelors in Nursing. I did enquiry here in London for my further study but because of the change in UKBA rules and study fees for international students im not able to acquire the fees .Its really too much expensive for me .I dont want to get limited just in dental nursing so I want do my further study bachelors in nursing either in midwifery or any other . Im looking forward for your positive response . I want to know the criteria and the way to apply for the scholarship for the further study in nursing.
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I had the opportunity to work with an extraordinary young woman this summer who is currently studying nursing in her home country of Rwanda. She will be completing her fourth year of study this year, and would like to further her education in the New York metropolitan area. Would you be able to advise me on how she can pursue her goal of studying and/or working in the field of nursing in the U.S. so that she can eventually bring her new found knowledge back to Rwanda in an effort to help a very poor and disadvanteged group of people? Her national test scores are phenomenal (one of the best in her entire country). Any direction you can give me to assist in finding the financial support that she desperately needs is so greatly appreciated.
I am currently preparing to undertake a Nursing program in Texas as an international student. I will be through with the mandatory subjects required for admission to a nursing school end of this year. My parents have been paying for my tuition and upkeep. Apparently, they are no longer in gainful employment after the end of their contract and are not able to raise the entire fees for this semester. I am looking an urgent scholarship which will enable me pay for my second installment on 17th Sept. ($1650) and third installment ($1,650) mid October. I hope to start my Nursing program next year. How can I get help.
Hello, i am a 4th year nursing student at the University of Charleston Nursing Program, I have one more year to go, and i am in need of some tuition money to pay for my 2012-13 school year. I carry a 3.0 GPA and working part-time at CAMC General. My parents are both disabled and cannot help me pay for my last year of nursing. I intend on continuing my nursing career in Trauma. And eventually working on the Medavac. Please consider me for a nursing scholarship or grant so i can graduate next spring. You can reach me on my email anytime.or you may send me information or applications to Grace Likin 119 Pauley Ln. Clothier, WV 25047. Thank you very much!
Are there any nursing scholarships for caucasians?
I would like to know where I can apply for the scholarship so I can go to nursing school, I cannot afford to pay out of pocket, this will be my first year in college and first in my family to go to college it is very important to me to attend school and get a degree in nursing so please help me get the financial help I need to go to school. Thank You.
I am a divorced,African American mother currently attending a two year nursing program in NC. I am interested in applying for a scholarship to assist in financially living expenses. I am very cautious about applying online due to so many scams. Can you recommend a legitimate site regarding the application process for a nursing scholarship.
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I kindly request for a scholarship to further my studies in bachelor of nursing. I have been unable to continue with my studies due to lack of school fees and i really love to finish my studies and reach my goal as RN in future. I am unable to continue with my studies since my family cannot afford to pay for me and my passion is in nursing,helping patients and feeding them if need be is my hobby. Please consider my humble request.
Please am looking for an organisation a well wisher to kindly support me further my studies in nursing since I really love attending to patients.
I am a single hispanic mother of two young children 3,4 years of age (whom are black foot indian). I am afraid of missing out on their critical years of attachment and development. I am enrolled in school and working. I would love to work part time to spent more time with them. I strive for work life balance and want the best for my children and are future. Please consider me as an aplicant, I will work extreamly hard to provide the best patient care as a nurse and raise my babies with quality time and opportunity.
hi am fro kenya and I really want to study nursing abroad bt applying is hard how do I get in??????HELP
Im a lady 27 yrs interested in auxillary nursing.ur co-operation will be highly appreciated.