Available Scholarships 1. Aftercollege/AACN Nursing Student Scholarships Application deadline: March 31, June 30 Website: acdc.mx/acschools 2. Mildred R. Knoles Scholarship Website: www.ilala.org 3. American Legion Scholarship for Non-traditional students Website: www.legion-aux-org 4. Health Career Scholarship Website: www.iokds.org 5. National Black Nurses Association Website: www.nbna.org 6. American Legion Illinois Auxiliary ADA Mucklestone Memorial Scholarship Website: www.ilala.org 7. American Legion Illinois Auxiliary Student Nurse Scholarship Website: www.ilala.org 8. Top 10 College Women Competition Website: www.glamour.com/about/top-10-college-women 9. McFarland Charitable Foundation Scholarship Website: www.havanabank.com 10. AETNA Nursing Scholarship Website: www.hacu.net 11. United Health/Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Scholarship Website: www.hacu.net 12. Ford Blue Oval Scholarship Website: www.hispanicfund.org 13. AT&T Foundation Scholarship Website: www.hsf.net 14. Clorox Suena Sin Limites Mother Scholarship Website: www.hsf.net 15. HACEMOS Scholarship Website: www.hsf.net 16. HSF General College Scholarship Website: www.hsf.net 17. International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons Health Career Scholarship Website: www.iokds.org 18. ONS Foundation Bachelor’s Scholarships Website: www.onsfoundation.org/apply/Bachelors 19. Society of Daughters of United States Army Scholarship Program Website: not listed Address: Society of Daughters of the United States Army Mary P. Maroney, Scholarship Chairman 11804 Grey Birch Place Reston, VA 20191-4223 20. The Nursing Economics Foundation will award up to four $5,000 scholarships to nurses in a master’s or doctorate program with a concentration on administration or management. 21. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) offers a NURSE Corps Scholarship Program. In exchange for a two-year commitment working at a designated Health Professional Shortage Area facility, the program will cover tuition, associated fees, and a monthly stipend. 22. The National Student Nurses’ Association Foundation is offering scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The application period for the 2014-15 academic year just opened up. 23. The American Assembly for Men in Nursing is awarding six $500 scholarships and two $1,000 scholarships for male nursing students. Candidates must write a 500-word essay “Why I Chose Nursing As A Career.” 24. Nursing Scholarship Program Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions Description: Available to full- or part-time nursing students enrolled or accepted into an accredited diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate or graduate program. Must be a U.S. citizen or national and commit to at least two years service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Website: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/default.htm 25. Gallagher Koster Health Careers Scholarship. Open to undergraduate students in nursing and other healthcare fields, the Gallagher Koster scholarship awards five students with $5,000. The scholarship is open to juniors and seniors in four-year programs. 26. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses offers a wide range of awards each year. 27. Scholarships for male nursing students-American Assembly of Men in Nursing. 28. Minority Nurse and the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations Minority Nurse has teamed up with NCEMNA to co-sponsor an annual scholarship to help outstanding nurses from underrepresented groups complete their studies toward a Bachelor or Master of Science in Nursing. Currently accepting applications, consisting of two $1,000 awards and one $3,000 award. See more at: http://www.minoritynurse.com/scholarship/minority-nurse- magazine-scholarship-program#sthash.b8yPUMm6.dpuf 29. AORN Foundation Scholarship, AORN is the professional organization of perioperative registered nurses whose mission is to support other registered nurses in achieving optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures. Award Amount: Up to $20,000 Website: www.aorn.org/AORNFoundation/Scholarships 30. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc. Cynthia J. Hickman “Pay It Forward” Nursing Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma, or LPN/LVN) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicant must also be a member of NBNA and of a local chapter (if one exists in his or her area), and have at least one full year of school remaining. Requirements: Ethnicity-African American Website: http://www.nbna.org/ 31. The Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Foundation Nursing Student Degree Scholarship was established by the AORN foundation in 2001. The scholarship is for students seeking their licensure as registered nurses. Students do not have to be AORN members, but they must be enrolled in a National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accredited nursing program. Website: http://www.aorn.org/AORN 32. The Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship, sponsored by B4 Brands, is awarded each year to five, non-traditional, fulltime students pursuing undergraduate degrees in nursing with future interest in K-12 school nursing or infection control. Non-traditional students are those students who postponed the pursuit of a college degree after high school, or had their college careers interrupted, and instead entered the workforce, or military or fulfilled a family or non-profit obligation. Website: http://www.b4brands.com/n... 33. The Best Nursing Degree “Back to School” Pre-Professional Nursing Scholarship was established by BestNursingDegree.com/Degree Prospects, LLC, to help students pursuing nursing degrees. Applicants to this award program must plan to enroll in a direct entry master’s of science in nursing or second degree accelerated bachelor of science in nursing program, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. Requirements: Need your Bachelor's degree Website: https://www.scholarshipam... 34. The CampusRN Scholarship Fund, a nationwide program, was established by CampusRN. It is the most comprehensive of its kind for nursing programs and nursing students because it features scholarship winners from every state in which CampusRN launches a state edition site. CampusRN will award a $2,500 scholarship to a needy and deserving nursing student in each state on the anniversary of the launch of that state’s customized site. Website: http://www.campusrn.com/s... 35. The Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship, established by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, is a one-time award given to students who are in financial need and either have been accepted into or are already enrolled in an accredited school of nursing. Website: http://www.dar.org/natsoc... 36. Pediatric Nursing Student Scholarship Childrens National Medical Center is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan Washington area and is the only freestanding childrens hospital between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. Serving the nations children for more than 130 years, Childrens National is a proven leader in the development and application of innovative new treatments for childhood illness and injury. In association with AfterCollege, Children's National Medical Center offers this scholarship for currently enrolled students who are working toward their BSN and have an interest in pediatrics. Requirements: GPA 3.0 or higher Website: http://www.aftercollege.c... 37. The Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation (CKSF) awards scholarships through the use of Internet-based quiz competitions. The nursing scholarship requires interested students to register with CKSF and take two multiple-choice quizzes on the nursing curriculum. The highest scoring student on both quizzes wins the scholarship. Requirements: GPA 3.0 or higher Website: http://www.cksf.org/defau... 38. Recipients of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Dr. Ildaura Murillo- Rohde Scholarship Award are selected based on potential for leadership in nursing and financial need. Applicants must be of Hispanic descent/ethnicity, members of the NAHN, and enrolled in a nursing program leading to licensure. Requirements: GPA 3.0 or higher Website: http://thehispanicnurses.... 39. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc. Dr. Hilda Richards Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma, or LPN/LVN) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicant must also be a member of NBNA and of a local chapter (if one exists in his or her area), and have at least one full year of school remaining. Requirements: Ethnicity-African American Applicant must be black (non-Hispanic) and enrolled or expecting to enroll full or part-time in a two or four-year institution. Website: http://www.nbna.org/ 40. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Lauranne Sams Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma, or LPN/LVN) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicant must also be a member of NBNA and of a local chapter (if one exists in his or her area), and have at least one full year of school remaining. This specific award is given to a student nurse based on scholastic achievement, financial need, and community service. Requirements: Ethnicity-African American Additional Restrictions: Applicant must be black (non-Hispanic) and enrolled or expecting to enroll full or part-time in a two or four-year institution. Website: http://www.nbna.org/ 41. The Elizabeth Garde Nursing Scholarship was established by the Danish Sisterhood of America. It is given to one applicant who is a member of the Danish Sisterhood of America (or the son or daughter of a member) and is also a post–high school student or graduate student seeking a degree in nursing or the medical profession. Requirements: GPA 3.0 or higher Website: http://www.danishsisterho... 42. The Eugene B. Casey Endowment for Nursing Scholarships was established by the Suburban Hospital Healthcare System Foundation. The endowment provides annual support for the undergraduate and advanced education of nurses. In return, newly graduated “Casey Scholars” will agree to work at Suburban Hospital Healthcare System, providing the hospital and its patients a much-needed supply of new caregivers. Requirements: GPA 3.0 or higher Website: http://www.suburbanhospital 43. The ExceptionalNurse.com Anna May Rolando Scholarship is awarded to a nursing student with a disability. Preference will be given to a graduate student who has demonstrated a commitment to working with people with disabilities. Website: http://www.exceptionalnurse.com 44. The ExceptionalNurse.com Bruno Rolando Scholarship is awarded to a nursing student with a disability. The scholarship has been donated by Thomas Gili and is awarded to an applicant with a documented disability who has applied to or already been admitted to a college or university program on a full-time basis. Preference will be given to a nursing student who is employed at a veterans’ hospital. Website: http://www.exceptionalnurse.com 45. The ExceptionalNurse.com Caroline Simpson Maheady Scholarship is awarded to a nursing student with a disability. Preference is given to an undergraduate student of Scottish descent who has demonstrated a commitment to working with people with disabilities. Website: http://www.exceptionalnur... 46. The ExceptionalNurse.com College Scholarship Award is given to help a qualified student with a disability continue his or her education in a nursing education program. Preference is given to undergraduate students. Applicants must demonstrate a serious commitment to the academic study of nursing and career excellence. Website: http://www.exceptionalnur... 47. The ExceptionalNurse.com Genevieve Saran Richmond Award is given to an applicant with a documented disability who has applied to or already been admitted to a college or university program on a full-time basis. Website: http://www.exceptionalnur... 48. The ExceptionalNurse.com Jill Laura Creedon Scholarship is awarded to a qualified student with a disability or medical challenge. The award is funded by the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing’s Future in honor of Jill Laura Creedon, an inspirational nursing student who died of hepatic endothelioma at the age of 25. Scholarship Details Website: http://www.exceptionalnur... 49. The ExceptionalNurse.com Mary Serra Gili Scholarship Award has been donated by Thomas Gili and is awarded to an applicant with a documented disability who has applied to or already been admitted to a college or university program on a full-time basis. Website: http://www.exceptionalnur... 50. The ExceptionalNurse.com Peter Gili Scholarship Award has been donated by Thomas Gili and is awarded to an applicant with a documented disability who has applied to or already been admitted to a college or university program on a full-time basis. Website: http://www.exceptionalnur... 51. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Racial/Ethnic Minorities awards scholarships to nursing or pre-nursing students who are from disadvantaged backgrounds (including students who are racial/ethnic minorities underrepresented among registered nurses). Applicants for this scholarship must Website: http://www.nsna.org/Found... 52. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association General Scholarships are awarded to qualified nursing students. Applicants for these scholarships must be students currently enrolled in a state-approved school of nursing or pre-nursing in associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master’s programs. Applicants for this scholarship must be enrolled in an accredited nursing school. Website: http://www.nsna.org/Found... 53. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Specialty Scholarships are awarded to qualified nursing students. The scholarship is for students interested in specialized nursing practice. Website: http://www.nsna.org/Found... 54. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Undergraduate Scholarship Program awards scholarships to qualified nursing students. Applicants must be U.S. citizens currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing and working toward their associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, doctorate or master’s programs. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. Requirements: Applicants must submit a copy of their license. Seniors in Associate Degree or Diploma programs who are going immediately onto an RN to BSN or RN to Master's program must submit proof of enrollment and RN license at time award check is issued. Website: http://www.nsna.org/Found... 55. In the Frame My Future Scholarship Contest, there are no essays to write, no grade or academic requirements—it is all about creativity. Students are challenged to create a visual entry, whether it is a photograph, collage, painting, illustration, poem, short story—any single piece that demonstrates what he/she would like to do in their personal and professional life after college. Entrants are asked to follow the theme: This is how I Frame my Future. Applicants must be legal U.S. residents attending a US college or university full-time (including community college, undergraduate or graduate school.) Website: www.diplomaframe.com 56. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Healthcare Group Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma, or LPN/LVN) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicant must also be a member of NBNA and of a local chapter (if one exists in his or her area), and have at least one full year of school remaining. Requirements: Ethnicity-African American Website: http://www.nbna.org/ 57. This private scholarship was created to offer help to undergraduate male nursing students currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program. Applicants must be able to prove acceptance into an accredited nursing program and submit a 1-2 page essay on the history of men in nursing. Henry Dunant: Henry Dunant (1928-1910) was a founder of the International Red Cross and 1901 Nobel Peace Prize winner who organized, funded, and provided nursing care to the wounded of both sides after the Battle of Solferino in 1859. Requirements: GPA-2.5 or higher, Gender: Male Website: www.malenursingscholarshi... 58. The Genesis Health Services Foundation of Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, Iowa, offers scholarships for students pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. The Gala Nursing Scholarships are awarded as forgivable loans, meaning repayment will be waived if the recipients agree to work full-time at Genesis for two years upon completion of their degrees. Website: http://www1.genesishealth... 59. The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Nursing Scholarship is open to U.S. citizens and nationals enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional program as a full- or part-time student in an accredited school of nursing. Acceptance is contingent upon exchange for at least two years of service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. The Nursing Scholarships covers tuition, fees, other reasonable costs, and a monthly stipend. Preference is given to applicants with the greatest financial need. Website: http://www.hrsa.gov/loans... 60. The National Black Nurses Association(NBNA), Inc., LeGrande Trottman Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma, or LPN/LVN) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicant must also be a member of NBNA and of a local chapter (if one exists in his or her area), and have at least one full year of school remaining. Requirements: Ethnicity-African American Website: http://www.nbna.org/ 61. Lydia’s Professional Uniforms, a leading supplier of apparel for health professionals, has partnered with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the national voice for university and four-year-college education programs in nursing, to offer this program. It provides scholarships to nursing students in their junior year of an accredited bachelor of science in nursing program. Two scholarships will be distributed in the fall and spring semesters. To qualify, students must meet the GPA minimums, complete the required application form, and submit a 250-word essay describing their career aspirations and financial need. Requirements: GPA-3.5 or higher Website: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/... 62. The Margaret Miller Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship was founded by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) in memory of longtime ENA member, Margaret Miller, RN, BSN, MSEd Her contributions to ENA are immeasurable, including service on ENA boards and committees. The scholarship contributes toward tuition costs for a nurse (RN, LPN, LVN) who is pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Website: http://www.ena.org/founda... 63. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Margaret Pemberton Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma, or LPN/LVN) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicant must also be a member of NBNA and of a local chapter (if one exists in his or her area), and have at least one full year of school remaining. Requirements: Ethnicity-African American Website: http://www.nbna.org/ 64. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Martha A. Dawson Genesis Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. Applicant must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (BSN, AD, Diploma, or LPN/LVN) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application. Applicant must also be a member of NBNA and of a local chapter (if one exists in his or her area), and have at least one full year of school remaining. Requirements: Ethnicity-African American Website: http://www.nbna.org/ 65. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Martha R. Dudley LPN/LVN Genesis Scholarship provides funding for continuing education. This scholarship is given by Maria Dudley, past president of the Council of Black Nurses, Los Angeles, in honor of her mother