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Nursing Scholarship Program
Applications were due at 5 pm ET on June 1.
- Applicants selected to receive funding will be notified by August 31, 2011.
- Applicants who submitted complete application packages but are not selected to receive funding will be notified by September 30, 2011.
- Sign up to receive e-mail notification when the Nursing Scholarship Program application for the 2012-2013 school year is available.
The Nursing Scholarship Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of registered nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities by helping needy students complete their registered nurse training. In exchange for the scholarship, upon graduation, the newly minted nurses work at these types of facilities for at least 2 years.
Nursing Scholars fulfilling their service commitment receive a competitive salary and benefits package, which they negotiate directly with the employing facility.
Applications are accepted once each year. Applicants selected to receive the scholarship are notified by email no later than August 31.
Benefits
In exchange for at least 2 years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the Nursing Scholarship Program pays
- tuition
- eligible fees
- other reasonable costs, such as books, clinical supplies/instruments and uniforms.
- monthly stipend ($1,289 for the 2011-2012 school year)
- more about scholarship benefits
- more about fulfilling the service obligation
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents
- enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional registered nurse program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) at accredited school of nursing located in a U.S. state or territory
- begin classes no later than September 30
- free from any Federal judgment liens
- free from existing service commitments
- not delinquent on a Federal debt
- more about applicant eligibility
Selection Criteria
Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need who are enrolled full-time in an undergraduate nursing program.
In FY 2010, 458 applicants were selected to receive the scholarship. First preference for funding is given to eligible applicants who:
- have a zero Expected Family Contribution (EFC) on the Student Aid Report from the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA) and
- are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an undergraduate nursing program as full-time students
- more about funding preferences
Accessibility
Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this file. For assistance, contact comments@hrsa.gov.The Nursing Scholarship Program accepts applications each year, usually in the spring. While you are waiting for this year's application cycle to open, learn more about the program with resources from the 2011 application:
- Application and Program Guidance (PDF - 39 pages) to download, read and save
- Fact Sheet (PDF - 1 page)
- Recorded Webcast 1-hour Scholarship Overview & Application Assistance. (En español).
- Sign up to receive e-mail notification when the Nursing Scholarship Program application for the 2012-2013 school year is available.
- Questions? GetHelp@hrsa.gov or 1-800-221-9393 (TTY: 1-877-897-9910) weekdays (except Federal holidays) 8:00 am to 8:00 pm ET
