Scholarships - School of Nursing, SDSU

Scholarship	U/G	Description	App. Deadline
AfterCollege/N-OADN	Both	Two $1000 scholarships will be awarded to nursing students currently seeking a 2-year degree.	July 1, 2009
AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship	Both	Scholarships will be in the amount of $2,500. Nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Once completed, please email your finished application to: scholarship@aacn.nche.edu	July 31 and October 31
Scotland's Saltire Scholarship	G	Fifty scholarships are available to U.S. nationals for graduate study in Scotland. The Saltire Scholarships are aimed at encouraging bright, talented and hardworking individuals to live, work and study in Scotland. £2,000 is available as a one-off award towards the cost of tuition fees for a full time master's-level course (excluding PhD studies) in a wide range of subject areas. Recipients can choose to study at any of Scotland's universities and higher education institutions. For more information, visit: www.scotlandscholarship.com	June 12, 2009
Deloras Jones RN Scholarship Program	U	Need and merit-based scholarships are available to students across California. Need-based scholarships of $1,000–2,500, and $5,000 merit-based scholarships will be awarded to Kaiser Permanente employees pursuing a BSN degree.	May 1, 2009
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs		Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs	-
Various	Both	A few links to help you on your search: California Board of Registered Nursing Financial Aid Information CA.GOV Health Professions Education Foundation Health Resources and Services Administration Careers and Colleges FindTuition.Com http://www.PrivateColleges.com http://www.ACUInfo.com http://www.MinorityNurse.com	-
FastWeb Scholarship Search by Monster.com	Both	Free searchable listing of scholarships.	open
FinAid.com	Both	Free searchable listing of scholarships, and basics about financial aid.	open
Student Advantage	Both	Discounts available to students.	open
Victor E. Schimmel Memorial Nursing Scholarship	Both	The Camden Group established the Victor E. Schimmel Memorial Nursing Scholarship fund to promote advanced education of tomorrow's leaders and nursing faculty. The Camden Group will award 3 scholarships to individuals who are currently enrolled, or have recently been accepted into, a college or university for an advanced degree.	April 10, 2009
American Legion Auxiliary (pdf)	Both	The Kinkella Scholarship ($500) and the CA State American Legion Auxiliary Scholarship (up to $2,000) are available to nursing students.	April 3, 2009
Roybal Foundation Scholarship	Both	The purpose of the Roybal Foundation Scholarship Program is to provide scholarships to Hispanic Students in their Junior or Senior year or in a Graduate Program of an accredited College or University who are pursuing public health careers and wish to serve the interest of low-income Spanish-speaking communities in the United States. Individual scholarships will be in the amount of $5,000 for graduate students and $2,500 for undergraduate students.	May 1, 2009
CaLMA/BC of California Foundation Hispanic Scholarship Fund (pdf)	Both	The California Latino Medical Association (CaLMA)/Blue Cross of CA Foundation nursing program provides financial resources to assist outstanding Latinos in pursuing careers and specialties in medicine and healthcare.	EXTENDED to April 1, 2009
Fulbright Program	G	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. Upcoming workshops: Wed, Mar 18 from 2-3:30 in Hepner Hall 206 Wed, Apr 8 from 2-3:30 in Hepner Hall 206 Tue, Apr 14 from 11-12:15 in Storm Hall 344 Thu, Apr 23 from 4-5:30 in Storm Hall 344 Wed, Apr 29 from 2-3:30 in Hepner Hall 206 Please register for a workshop by email: fulbright@mail.sdsu.edu	September 2009 for academic year 2010-11 grants
Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) ANCA LTC Richard Berrettini Scholarship	Both	ANCA LTC Richard Berrettini Scholarship. Application information is available online at anca@e-anca.org under "Scholarships". You may also e-mail ANCA at education@e-anca.org or larrymoss@aol.com for addition information or questions. Applications should be mailed to: Education Committee Army Nurse Corps Association PO Box 39235 San Antonio, TX 78218-1235	April 1, 2009
SDNAHN.org	Both	Two local scholarship programs are accepting applications from Hispanic students - the BECA Foundation and the Sylvia Chavez Memorial Scholarship - Follow the link to access both.	February 13, 2009 and March 2, 2009
AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund	Both	The AACN/AfterCollege Scholarships support students who are seeking a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing. Two $2,500 scholarships will be awarded.	October 31, 2008
Soroptimist International of Vista (pdf)	Both	Provides up to $1500 per year to students majoring in English or a medical profession.	December 15, 2008
Diversity Nursing Award	Both	$5,000 Education Award Giveaway. Register for a Job Seeker account to be entered.	April 30, 2009
2008 Tylenol Scholarship	Both	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)	Both	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
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.
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	Both	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
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, 2008
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
AACN/After College Scholarships	Both	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, 2008
State Nursing Assumption Program (SNAPLE) Nursing Education Grants (.pdf)	Both	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, 2008.	Jun 30, 2008
Tafford Uniforms Nursing Scholarship	Both	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, 2008
Gamma Gamma Nursing Scholarship	Both	Scholarship value $1,000	May 07, 2008
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, 2008
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, 2008
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.	Open
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.	Application currently closed. Please check back shortly.
Exceptional Nurse Scholarships, Exceptional Nurse Assoc.	U	A $250 scholarship is awarded to a qualified student with a disability.	June 1, 2008
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 2007-2009 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, 2008
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	Application currently closed. Please check back shortly.
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.	varies
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.	varies
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	varies
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.	varies
Discover Nursing by Johnson and Johnson	Both	Over 175 US Scholarships identified.	varies
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.	Various dates
Sallie Mae Hispanic Scholarships		First In My Family Scholarship Fund for Hispanic Students	April 15, 2008
FastWeb Scholarship Search by Monster.com	Both	Free searchable listing of scholarships.	open
FinAid.com	Both	Free searchable listing of scholarships, and basics about financial aid.	open
Student Advantage	Both	Discounts available to students.	open