Scholarships

Scholarship	U/G	Description	App. Deadline
2008 Tylenol Scholarship	B	Tylenol has up to $350,000 to award to outstanding students who are pursuing "health-related" fields. There will be 170 scholarships (in amounts of $1000 and $5000).	May 15, 2008
Health Professions Education Foundation (.pdf)	B	Various health-profession scholarships and loan opportunities offered.	March 24 for spring September 11 for fall
Navy Nurse Corps Association of Southern California Scholarships	U	Scholarships are being offered to undergraduate nursing students and registered Nurses to continue their studies for a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Recipients of scholarships will be selected by the Navy Nurse Corps Association of Southern California (NNCASC) Scholarship Committee.	May 15, 2008
Maggie Driscoll Scholarship 2008-2009 (.pdf) by the Oakleaf Club of San Diego County	U	This scholarship opportunity is offered to family members of an officer or enlisted member of the U.S. Military who is serving on Active Duty, retired with pay, retired but deceased, or deceased in the line of duty. For additional information or applications contact Rebecca E. Storch c/o The Oakleaf Club	April 16, 2008
Louise K. Held Nursing Award, Held Family Foundation	Both	The Held Foundation has established the Louise Held Award for Excellence in Nursing to recognize and encourage the very best nursing graduates in the United States. Nurses who are selected will receive $2,500 a year for five years as long as they continue to qualify. The award may be used for any purpose and is not restricted in any way. Your school has been selected to receive this notice because of the quality of its nursing program. Contact Ann L. Van Dormolen ann@paiservices.com to receive an application and more information.	March 31, 2008
American Legion Auxiliary	U	The Kinkella Scholarship is for $500.00 and is given by the American Legion Auxiliary District 22 (San Diego County). The other is for $2,000.00 or lesser amounts and it is given by the California Department (State) American Legion Auxiliary.	Due back by April 4, 2008
2008 Health Careers Scholarship by the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey	Both	Minimum of $2000 each to one or more applicants. MUST BE A NEW JERSEY RESIDENT.
Victor E. Schimmel Memorial Nursing Scholarship	G	Two scholarships awarded to individuals enrolled, or recently accepted, into a college or university for an advanced degree. All nurse managers, directors, educators and nursing program faculty are invited to apply.	March 31, 2008
California Latino Medical Association (CaLMA) Scholarship Details to be posted at sdnahn.org	Both	Hispanic/Latino background, US Citizen or legal permanent resident, accepted or currently attending accredited nursing school OR be fulfiling pre-requisites to apply to a nursing school, OR be a registered nurse (RN) and be working towards a BSN, MSN or PhD. GPA of 2.5 or above. Bilingual English/Spanish with mid-level fluency (Interview in Spanish). Have personal commitment to CA's underserved Latino patients. Questions, call 323.266.2455 or email wguevara@calma.org.	January 30, 2008
San Diego Chapter of Hispanic Nurses Scholarship Details to be posted at sdnahn.org	TBA	Application for annual scholarship program will be posted to sdnahn.org by April 1, 2008.	October 1, 2008
Cox Kids Foundation Heroes Scholarship	Both	Cox Communicationsscholarships up to $10,000 to individuals who are overcoming personal challenges while pursuing educational advancement.	January 28, 2008
Hispanic Scholarship Fund	Both	Various scholarship opportunities - check site.	March 15, 2008
BECA Foundation Scholarship	U	Must be entering the Medical/Health Care profession and living or attending a high school or college in San Diego County at the time of application. Scholarships range between $1,000 - $2,000 per year.	received by March 3, 2008
San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program	Both	Questions can be directed to Arzo Mansury scholarships@sdfoundation.org	January 28, 2008
Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship	Both	The Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship is now available for San Diego County Latina residents. Contact Lucy Hernandez, MANA de San Diego 619-822-8445.	February 9, 2008
Army Nurse Corps Association (.pdf)	U	The school may make application on behalf of an individual student(s). The schools are usually awarded $3,000 each. This can go to one student or be divided, as the school desires, among several students.	May 15, 2008
AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund	Both	Begin the New Year right by signing up for the scholarship fund available on our Nursing Job Resource Center. The AACN/AfterCollege Scholarships support students who are seeking a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing. Eight $2,500 scholarships will be awarded throughout the year.	January 31, 2008
Army Nurse Corps Association (.pdf)	U	The school may make application on behalf of an individual student(s). The schools are usually awarded $3,000 each. This can go to one student or be divided, as the school desires, among several students.	May 15, 2008
BSN Scholarship & Loan Repayment Programs Health Professions Education Foundation	U	Two programs are offered: The BSN Scholarship and the BSN Loan Repayment Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000 per year.	September 11, 2007
Graduate Scholarships American Lung Association	G	Scholarships are available for graduate students in nursing committed to developing a specialty in pulmonary nursing, acute and/or chronic care.	July 1, 2008
Deloras Jones RN Scholarship Program	U	Applicants must be current full-time Kaiser Permanente employees who have completed a minimum of one year of employment as of the application deadline.	October 10, 2007
AACN/After College Scholarships	B	Eight $2,500 scholarships will be awarded throughout the year to students attending AACN member schools. Students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing are eligible to apply.	October 31, 2007
State Nursing Assumption Program (SNAPLE) Nursing Education Grants (.pdf)	B	Intended to encourage students to complete a baccalaureate or graduate degree and teach in a nursing program at an accredited college or university in California. Up to $25,000 over 3 academic years on a full-time basis, or on a part-time basis for the equivalent of three full-time academic years, on outstanding students loans for nursing faculty. Must be student enrolled in or admitted to a program, in which they will be enrolled at least half-time each academic term, making satisfactory academic progress, and be nominated for participation in the program by their institution. Applications must be completed by the applicant, submitted to the director of your nursing program where it will be reviewed and nominated, then the director must send it to the Commission in time for final review and selection prior to June 30, 2007.	Jun 30, 2007
Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship	B	Starting in June 2007, Tafford Uniforms will award at least two (2) $1,000 scholarships in the each of the spring and fall semesters. GPA of 2.5 or higher, and be enrolled in BSN, MSN, LPN, LVN, or associates in nursing program. Tafford is also offering all applicants a 10% discount off of their next uniforms purchase. A discount code will be sent to applicants upon the successful submission of their application.	May 15, 2007
Gamma Gamma Nursing Scholarship	B	Scholarship value $1,000	May 07, 2007
Laura Scudder Scholarship (.rtf), by The Historical Society of Monterey Park	U	Two scholarships of $2,500 each will be awarded to students currently enrolled in the field of business, culinary arts, or nursing courses in an institution of higher learning. The scholarships are offered through the generosity of John Scudder, grandson of Laura Scudder, a Monterey Park pioneer. Students must be citizens of the United States. Applications are available at Monterey Park City Hall and Library, or see link. For more info, contact Charles Carter, Historical Society President at (626) 280­9784 or Kathryn Foster at (323) 728-4413 or email Kfoster@uclalumni.net.	May 1, 2007
Small Research Grants Program, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing	G	This Honor Society supports research contributing to the advancement of nursing. Applicants must be registered nurses who hold a master's or doctoral degree or are enrolled in a doctoral program. There is a preference for applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds as well as for Sigma Theta Tau International members. Between 10 and 15 awards of $5,000 are made annually.	Dec 1
American Red Cross Jane Delano Society Scholarship Fund	U	Two $1,000 scholarships awardedin May to undergraduate nursing students who have contributed volunteer service to Red Cross units. The American Red Cross Jane Delano Society Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 to advance nursing as a career option and to promote the involvement of young nurses in the Red Cross. The Society will award its third and fourth Norman Augustine $1,000 scholarships in May to two nursing students who have contributed volunteer service to a Red Cross unit within the past 5 years.	nominations due April 19, 2007
Kaiser Permanente College to Caring (C2C) Nursing Scholarship Program	U	The C2C program provides scholarships to Hispanic students who are juniors or seniors in college pursuing a bachelors degree in nursing. Students who are selected will receive a scholarship for $8,000 each year they attend nursing school. C2C Scholars will also receive a $2,000 stipend for the summer work study program at Kaiser Permanente. For more info, contact Auri Duarte at 202-296-5400 or aduarte@hispanicfund.org.	extended to April 1, 2007
Honor Society of Nursing: Gamma Gamma Chapter scholarships	Both	Scholarships up to $3000 is offered for undergraduate and graduate members. Current members and members to be inducted in April are eligible to apply.	April 10, 2007
Nursing Scholarships, Navy Nurse Corps Assoc. of So.CA	U	Two scholarships of $1,500 each will be awarded to an RN or nursing student enrolled in a BSN program. To receive more information and an application form, contact: NNCASC Scholarship Committee, c/o Pat Bull, Chair, 4950 Treasure Drive, La Mesa CA 91941.	April 30, 2007
Maggie Driscoll Scholarship (.doc) by the Oakleaf Club of San Diego County	U	This scholarship opportunity is offered to family members of an officer or enlisted member of the U.S. Military who is serving on Active Duty, retired with pay, or deceased. For additional information or applications email: millerrj1975@cox.net.	April 16, 2007
Registered Nurse Education Program Health Professions Education Foundation	U	The following scholarship and loan repayment opportunities are available: Pre-Nursing Scholarships up to $4,000 (only for Central Valley students); ADN Scholarships up to $8,000; BSN Scholarships up to $10,000; RN Loan Repayment up to $10,000 (only for graduates of BSN programs).	Mar 24 and Sep 11, 2007
Allied Health Scholarship Program Health Professions Education Foundation	U	Scholarships up to $3,000 are available for students at 4-year colleges in the Healthcare field.	Mar 24 and Sep 11, 2007
Health Professions Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs Health Professions Education Foundation	G	Scholarships up to $8,000 are available for Nurse Practitioners and Certified Nurse Midwives.	Mar 24 and Sep 11, 2007
Past President's Parley Nurses Scholarship	U	A scholarship in the amount of $2,000 shall be offered annually to a veteran, a veteran's spouse, widow, widower, or child. See the web site for more information and to download the application form.	Apr. 5, 2007
AWIS Scholarship Program San Diego Chapter of the Association for Women in Science	Both	Female students actively pursuing a degree in science are eligible to apply. Recipients will receive a complimentary one-year AWIS membership and will be honored at the 2007 Women in Bioscience conference. Follow link on left, click on "Programs and Activities" then "Scholarship".	Mar. 26, 2007
Forensic Nursing Scholarship (.doc)	U	This bi-annual forensic nursing scholarship is available for two qualified applicants each semester. The criteria includes: Senior level nursing student with a minimum 3.0 GPA Two (2) letters of recommendation An interest in forensic nursing Once selected, a nursing chapter member will present the award to the recipient during a class or assembly. Scholarship recipients will also be invited to attend the next scheduled SCCIAFN chapter meeting to meet chapter members.	Feb. 1, 2007 Oct. 1, 2007
Student International Travel Grant (.doc)	U	Limited funds for student international travel are available through a competitive process. Students must travel in association with a sponsoring faculty member's instructional or research activities.	Jan 31, 2007
Health Care Communicators/AMN Healthcare Scholarship (.pdf)	U	$1500 essay contest: Open to all high school seniors and college students currently enrolled in a San Diego County school, who plan to enter the field of health care after graduation.	Jan 10, 2007
San Diego Black Nurses Association, Inc., Scholarships for African American Nursing Students	Both	Scholarships are available for students enrolled in RN or graduate nurisng program, with at least one semester remaining. Applicant must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, maintain a grade point average of "C" or better, send a written essay, two letters of recommendation, photo, and transcript, and be a member of the San Diego Black Nurses Assoc. Call 619-262-9133 to request an application form.	Jan 22, 2007
US Army Scholarships/ROTC	Both	The Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) offers a Nurse Scholarship benefit package which will cover FULL TUITION & FEES, a book allowance of $900/ academic year, and a Tax-Free monthly stipend of $300-$500 per month depending on class year for each Nurse Student who is on Scholarship, or is contracted in the Army ROTC Program. Contact: Major Clarke M. Rogers at 619-594-1236 / 4943, crogers@mail.sdsu.edu	Open
Air Force Nursing ROTC (.ppt, 285 kb)	U	$15,000+ per year, available to students with 2.5-3 years of college left who have been accepted to a nursing school. View the powerpoint file, and email Pyim@mail.sdsu.edu for details.
Fulbright Program	G	Students are invited to attend an Information Workshop about the U.S. Student Fulbright program. Applicants may propose to do research, attend courses, teach English (you do not have to be an English major) or participate in a business internship in one of about 150 countries around the world. Student Info Workshops: Monday, April 24 at 1 p.m. in Scripps Cottage Please register for a workshop by email: fulbright@mail.sdsu.edu U.S. State Department Fulbright grants are available to: U.S. citizens who will either have finished an undergraduate degree by August 2007, or who have recently graduated (alums). Graduate students at any level may apply. More than 1,000 grants are available for travel and a living stipend for academic year 2007-08. SDSU students/alums are currently on Fulbright grants in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Slovak Republic, Mexico and Malaysia. SDSU Fulbright Adviser Dr. Pat Huckle, huckle@mail.sdsu.edu	Oct 2 for 2007-08 grants
Nurse Fellowship Program, Department of Veterans Affairs	G	$35,000 per year funding for full-time pre-doctoral Nurse Fellows and stipends for part-time fellows. Check VA's web page or email Linda.Johnson@va.gov for additional information.	ongoing
Marlene Ruiz Nursing Scholarship	U	$1000. Find this listing on the University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships site for description and application instructions.	application currently closed, please check back shortly
George & Ruth A. Warwick Scholarship in Nursing	Both	Find this listing on the University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships site for description and application instructions.	application currently closed, please check back shortly
Lorraine Bryant Memorial Scholarship	Both	Find this listing on the University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships site for description and application instructions.	application currently closed, please check back shortly
Pre and Post Doctoral Nurse Fellowship Programs, Department of Veterans Affairs	Both	Full-time and part-time fellowships are available and may start at any time during the year. Download information from site or contact Linda Johnson at Linda.Johnson@va.gov or by calling 202-357-4014.	Open
National Assoc. of Hispanic Nurses	Both	Scholarships are awarded to Hispanic students enrolled in nursing programs.	Varies
Exceptional Nurse Scholarships, Exceptional Nurse Assoc.	U	A $250 scholarship is awarded to a qualified student with a disability.	Varies
Scholarships for Minority Students, Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.	U	$50,000 is awarded annually in scholarships at the national, regional, and local levels to minority students.	Varies
Nursing Scholarships for Men, American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation & Johnson & Johnson's Campaign for Nursing's Future	Both	$1000 scholarships are offered for male students pursuing professional nursing education programs.	Varies
Active Duty Nurse Corps Educational Benefits, US Army	Both	Provides full scholarships for students interested in becoming a Nurse Anesthetist as well as the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program in exchange for active duty service in the U.S. Army.	Varies
CampusRN/AACN Scholarship Fund	Both	This scholarship fund is available to support students who are seeking baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degrees in nursing.	Varies
Association for Women in Science Scholarships	Both	The 2005-2006 Scholarship Program is offering $9,000 in scholarships, including a $2,000 scholarship sponsored by Pfizer and a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Alexion Antibody Technologies. The application form may be downloaded, or contact Jenafer Evans.	Mar 18
Common Scholarship Application by San Diego State Foundation	Both	You can apply for more than 60 different scholarships by using one application and submitting one set of materials.	Postmarked by 5:00 PM Jan 27, 2006
Lydia's Professional Uniform/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship	U	Two scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded to eligible nursing students in their junior year each semester.  Students must possess a GPA of 3.5 or better, complete the required application form and submit a 250 word essay describing their career aspirations and financial need.	July 1 and November 1 each year
Kathy Rahe Memorial Scholarship	U	There is a $500 scholarship available for any student who needs the money. Established by Kathy Rahe's parents in memory of her. For further information, contact: Development Office College of Health & Human Services San Diego State University San Diego, CA 92182-4124
Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Scholars Program by the John A Hartford Foundation	Pre & Post Doct.	The success enjoyed with this program, which works closely with all JAHF funded Geriatric nursing programs, fuels a growing, national momentum of geriatric research, program development, faculty development, best practices and policy initiatives that promise quality care for our older citizens.
AACN-CampusRN Scholarship Fund	Both	The AACN-CampusRN.com partnership involves two components: A new Scholarship Program for currently enrolled nursing students and a Career Center for new graduates looking to transition into the professional practice environment. Special consideration will be given to students: *Enrolled in a master's or doctoral program in pursuit of a nursing faculty career; *Completing an RN to baccalaureate nursing program (BS); or *Enrolled in an accelerated baccalaureate or master's degree nursing program. Scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be distributed every 2 months through this program. Applicants must register for free with CampusRN.com and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
Health Traxx - educational assistance program, Mission Hospital (St. Joseph Health System)		"Offering (nursing) students educational assistance through part-time jobs during school. Receive additional pay and benefits in return for a contractual commitment to work for the hospital after graduation. Also offering financial assistance in the form of an academic achievement award and tuition assistance." For program details, contact: Terri Covert Health Traxx Coordinator Human Resources Mission Hospital (949) 364-1400 ext. 7408 Fax (949) 364-4234
Palomar Pomerado Health Foundation for Nursing Scholarships	U	awarded in the last two years of a baccalaureate program. They are forgivable loans if they come to work for PPH and the contract is signed between the health system and the recipient.
Discover Nursing by Johnson and Johnson	Both	Over 175 US Scholarships identified.	Various dates
Health Professions Education Loan Repayment Program by the State of CA	G - CNM & NP students	To increase NPs & CNMs practicing direct patient care in medically undeserved areas of California. Loan repayment assistance is available to identified practitioners currently employed or who have a tentative offer of full-time employment in a medically undeserved area. Eligible applicants may receive up to $20,000 over a 2 year period for repayment of educational debt.
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) by HRSA		HRSA's Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP), managed by the Bureau of Health Professions' Division of Nursing, was appropriated $10.2 million for FY 2002. The NELRP is designed to assist in the recruitment and retention of registered nurses dedicated to providing health care to undeserved populations by providing substantial economic assistance to repay their educational loans in exchange for service to the undeserved in eligible health facilities. All NELRP participants must enter into a contract agreeing to provide full-time employment in an approved eligible health facility for 2 or 3 years. In return, the NELRP will pay 60 percent of the participant's total qualifying loan balance for a 2-year commitment or 85 percent of the participant's total qualifying loan balance for a 3-year commitment.
Health Professions Preparatory, Pregraduate and Indian Health Professions Scholarship Programs by the Department of Health and Human Services Go to Federal Agency and fill in the name of the scholarship. (You may setup your own profile at the Research & Education Funding link)	Both	The Indian Health Service (IHS) is publishing a Notice of Availability of Funds for Health Professions Preparatory, Pregraduate, and Indian Health Professions Scholarship Programs for Fiscal Year (FY) 2002. The IHS announces the availability of approximately $3,750,800 to fund scholarships for the Health Professions Preparatory and Pregraduate Scholarship Programs for FY 2002 awards. The Public Health Service (PHS) is committed to achieving the health promotion and disease prevention objectives of Healthy People 2010, a PHS-led activity for setting priority areas. This program announcement is related to the priority area of Education and Community-Based Programs.
Availability of Funds for Loan Repayment Program for Repayment of Health Professions Educational Loans, by the Department of Health and Human Services		The Administration's budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2002 includes $11,923,500 for the Indian Health Service (IHS) Loan Repayment Program (LRP) for health professions educational loans (undergraduate and graduate) in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs. It is anticipated that $11,923,500 will be available to support approximately 298 competing awards averaging $40,000 per award. Contact:Ms. Mona Celli, Scholarship Coordinator, California Area IHS, 650 Capitol Mall, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814, Tel: 916-930-3981
AORN Foundation Scholarships for Nursing (Student Nurse, BS, Certificate Program, Master's) by the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses	Both	Click to "Federal Agency" and fill in the search with AORN. (You may setup your own profile at the Research & Education Funding link).
FAFSA - Financial aid application (required for students who may receive Disadvantaged Student Funds)	Both	*NOTE: Students who expect to receive Disadvantaged Student Funds this coming spring MUST fill out the form ASAP at this website (FAFSA). The family income information MUST also be filled out REGARDLESS OF YOUR CURRENT AGE.
Sallie Mae Hispanic Scholarships
FastWeb Scholarship Search by Monster.com	Both	Free searchable listing of scholarships.
FinAid.com	Both	Free searchable listing of scholarships, and basics about financial aid.
Student Advantage	Both	Discounts available to students.