| Scholarship |
U/G |
Description |
Application Deadline |
|
Richard Bea RN Memorial Nursing Scholarship |
U |
Grossmont Healthcare District will award two non-renewable scholarships for the Richard Bea RN Memorial Nursing Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 for First Place and $1,500 for Second Place. Note: This award is meant to encourage the development of nurses new to the profession. Therefore, the award is not awailable to ADN to BSN, diploma to BSN, MSN or NP Programs.
|
September 25, 2009 |
|
San Diego Chapter of Hispanic Nurses Scholarship |
Both |
This scholarship is for Hispanic students or any student involved in or interested in Hispanic health care issues. Additional scholarship applications and information is also available on our website: http://www.sdnahn.org
|
October 1, 2009 |
|
National Health Corps/State Loan Repayment Program |
Both |
Qualified applicants may receive up to $50,000 in educational loan repayments over a two-year period in exchange for providing direct patient care. For more information or an application visit: http://www.oshpd.ca.gov/HWDD/SLRP.html
|
October 1, 2009 |
|
Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) |
Both |
For 2010, ANCA scholarships will be $3,000 per selected applicant. Scholarships will be awarded in memory of Captain Gussie M. Jones, AN, who died of non-battle related causes in Iraq. She was the first African-American Army Nurse to die while assigned in a theater of operations. There is not a military service obligation for the student receiving this scholarship.
|
April 1, 2010 |
| 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
|
October 31, 2009 |
| 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
|
Check
website |
| 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, 2010 |
| Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs
|
|
Sallie Mae Fund Scholarship Programs |
Open |
| Various |
Both |
A few links to help you on your search:
| Open |
| 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.
|
Sept. 30, 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.
|
View
website. |
|
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.
|
View
website. |
|
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.
|
View
website. |
| 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.
Please register for a workshop by email: fulbright@mail.sdsu.edu
|
October 19, 2009 for academic year 2010-11 grants |
|
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. |
October 01, 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, 2009 |
| Diversity Nursing Award |
Both |
$5,000 Education Award Giveaway. Register for a Job Seeker account to be entered. |
April 30, 2009 |
| 2009 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, 2009 |
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, 2010 |
| Maggie
Driscoll Scholarship 2009-2010 (.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 Melissa Gilley-Harley
c/o The Oakleaf Club |
April 16, 2010 |
| 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 |
|
Cox
Kids Foundation Heroes Scholarship |
Both |
Cox Communicationsscholarships up to $10,000 to individuals who are overcoming personal challenges while pursuing educational advancement.
|
Check
website. |
|
Hispanic Scholarship Fund |
Both |
Various scholarship opportunities - check site.
|
Dec. 15, 2009 |
|
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.
|
Must be received by
March 2, 2010 |
|
San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship Program |
Both |
Questions can be directed to Arzo Mansury scholarships@sdfoundation.org |
Closed |
|
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. |
Check
website. |
|
Army Nurse Corps Association |
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.
|
April 01, 2010 |
| 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, 2009 |
| 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.
|
Check
website. |
| 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, 2010 |
| 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. |
Open |
| 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. |
Check
website. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
Check
website. |
| 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 |
Check
website. |
| 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 |
