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Campus RN Scholarship
The campus RN (Registered Nurse) scholarship fund awards $2,500 scholarships to nurses in six regions across the United States. The 6 areas are northeast, southeast, Midwest, south central, mountain and pacific, and include several states within each.
Once you submit an application on-line you will be able to find out if the nursing school you are attending is listed with CampusRN
Eligibility includes financial need as well as being deemed deserving.
Deadline: individual
California State PTA Continuing Education – School Nurses
This scholarship is offered to a registered Nurse who has been practicing within the school system for at least 3 years. It is to assist the nurse to obtain continuing education credits that will benefit their continued career as a school nurse.
Eligibility includes memberships with the PTA/PTSA
Contact: California State PTA, 2327 L Street, Sacramento CA 95816
Telephone: 916 440-1985
Cancer Care/Betsy Tontini Nursing Scholarship
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington offers the Cancer Care/Betsy Tontini Nursing Scholarship to honor the memory of Betsy Tontini, a Wenatchee nurse, by providing financial assistance to Chelan or Douglas county students entering the nursing field. The eligible candidate must be a graduating senior of a Chelan or Douglas County High School who plans to enroll in the nursing program at Wenatchee Valley College. Financial need, community service and leadership ability will be considered in selection.
Award: $3000
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Community Foundation of North Central Washington¸ Nine South Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98807; (509) 663-7716
Cape Breton University
Cape Breton University offers the Cape Breton Surgical Scholarship to encourage students to pursue nursing careers. Cape Breton University is located on the east coast of Canada, is known for its small class sizes and unique course offerings. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in the Cape Breton University Nursing Program, pursuing a Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN). The eligible candidate must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and demonstrate financial need.
Award: up to $3000
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Beverly Patterson, Student Loans Officer, Cape Breton University, 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney NS; 902 539-5300; [email protected]
Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is offered through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to a nursing student who demonstrates financial need. So long as you have proof of enrollment in a nursing program you may qualify for these funds.
Deadline: February 15
Contact: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, 1776 D St NW, Washington DC 20006
Telephone: 202 628-1776
Celeste Hayo Memorial Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is in memory of Celeste Hayo who was a high school student at King Kekaulike High Scholl. It is awarded to a high school student entering college. Preference is given to those seeking a major in nursing. Preference is also given to those who played soccer and have been involved in some community service.
Eligibility includes being a graduate of King Kekaulike High School with a grade point average of at least 2.9
Contact: Hawaii Community Foundation, 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu HI 96813
Telephone: 808 537-6333 or 888 731-3863
Centennial Scholarship Fund
The Oregon Nurses Association offers the Centennial Scholarship Fund to commemorate the centennial of the Oregon Nurses Association. The Oregon Nurses Association Foundation was established to improve the quality of health care in Oregon and support education of nurses. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in an accredited nursing program in Oregon and have a GPA of at least 3.0. Selection is based on leadership, experience with other cultures and financial need.
Award: $1000
Deadline: March 31
Contact: Pisith Kong, Program Assistant, Professional Services, Oregon Nurses Association, 18765 SW Boones Ferry Road, Suite 200, Tualatin, OR 97062; (503) 293-0011; [email protected]
C. Franklin Weakley Scholarship
Middle Tennessee State University offers the C. Franklin Weakley Scholarship to a junior or senior at Middle Tennessee State University majoring in nursing, computer science, education or pre-med. Mr. Weakley was an United States Air Force veteran of World War II and partner at the Marable and Weakley Department Store for 26 years. The scholarship was established by Mr. Weakley’s church to honor him for years of service. The eligible candidate must demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of at least 2.5.
Award: $2000
Deadline: February 15
Contact: Bonnie McCarty, Assistant Director of Scholarships, Attn: Financial Aid, 1301 East Main Street, CAB Room 218, Murfreesboro ,TN 37132; (615) 898-2830
Charles Kunz Memorial Undergraduate Scholarship
The Emergency Nurses Association offers a number of academic scholarships each year. Though applicants do not have to be an ENA member (if you are not yet a nurse) but will require a letter of recommendation from a current member.
Eligibility includes having a GPA of 3.0 or higher and proof of acceptance in to an approved school.
Contact: Emergency Nurses Association, 915 Lee Street, Des Plaines IL 60016-6569
Telephone: 800 900-9659
Charles M. and Frances W. Condit Nursing Education Scholarship
The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County offers the Charles M. and Frances W. Condit Nursing Education Scholarship to promote nursing education for Bartholomew County students. The eligible candidate must be a resident of Bartholomew County and must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at an accredited college or university. Selection will be based on academic merit, financial need and the student’s goals and objectives.
Award: $500 – $2000
Deadline: February 16
Contact: Miranda Cross, Scholarship Manager, The Community Foundation of Bartholomew County, 538 Franklin Street, P.O. Box 1547, Columbus, IN 47202; 812 376-7772; [email protected]
Charles Schuler Scholarship
The Ventura County Community Foundation offers the Charles Schuler Scholarship to provide scholarships to students who are single parents pursuing a degree in the nursing, medical, or education fields. The Scholarship is sponsored by the Ventura County Community Founds, which is a family of charitable funds, organized to strengthen the community and help those in need. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the Ventura County area.
Award: $750
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: Ventura County Community Foundation, Virginia Weber, 1317 Del Norte Road, Suite 150, Camarillo, CA 93010-8504, (805) 988-0196; [email protected]
Chester and Helen Luther Scholarship
The Oregon Student Access Commission offers the Chester and Helen Luther Scholarship to graduates of any high school in Oregon or Clark County, Washington who are residents of Oregon, or Clark County, Washington. The eligible candidate must be at least 25 years old and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The candidate must be enrolled in an Oregon or Clark County public or nonprofit college.
Award: $500 – $10,000
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Oregon Student Access Commission, Cheryl Connolly, Scholarship Processing Coordinator, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 687-7400; [email protected]
Christian Medical & Dental Scholarship
Cedarville University offers the Christian Medical & Dental Scholarship to students majoring in nursing, athletic training, or any pre-health profession. The scholarship is sponsored by Cedarville University, which is a Christ-centered university, recognized for its rigorous academic standards, high student retention rates and superior health sciences programs. The eligible candidate must have a minimum 22 ACT score (1050 SAT, critical reading and math only) and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Award: $1500
Deadline: Not specified
Contact: Cedarville University, 251 North Main Street, Cedarville, OH 45314, (937) 766-2211; [email protected]
Christiana Care Nurse Scholarships
The Christiana Care Health System of Delaware offers the Ruth Shaw Scholarship to nursing students. In return for the funding a work commitment of at least one year is expected upon graduation. This scholarship covers the costs of tuition and books.
Eligibility includes have to interview with the board if you are deemed eligible for the scholarship.
Contact: Christiana Care Health System, P.O. Box 1668 Wilmington DE 19899-1668
Telephone: 302 733-1000
Email: [email protected]
Clark-Phelps Scholarship
The Oregon Student Access Commission offers the Clark-Phelps Scholarship to encourage residents of Oregon or Alaska to pursue careers in nursing, medicine or dentistry. The Scholarship is sponsored by the Oregon Student Access Commission, an agency dedicated to making post-secondary education accessible to Oregon residents. The eligible candidate must be a resident of Oregon or Alaska, enrolled in an accredited public college or university in Oregon, pursuing a degree in dentistry, medicine or nursing.
Award: $500 – $10,000
Deadline: March 1
Contact: Oregon Student Access Commission, Cheryl Connolly, Scholarship Processing Coordinator, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, OR 97401, (541) 687-7400; [email protected]
Clemmie Cook Nursing Scholarship
Offered by the Conway Regional Health System this scholarship is available to their employees or family members. The funds are $1,000 and preference is given to persons seeking an advanced nursing education.
Contact: Conway Regional Health System, 2302 College Avenue, Conway Arkansas 72034
Telephone: 501 329-3831 or 800 245-3314
Email: [email protected]
Clinical Research Pre-Doctoral Fellowship
The American Nurses Association offers the Clinical Research Pre-Doctoral Fellowship to encourage ethnic/racial minority nursing students to pursue research careers. The eligible candidate must be an ethnic/racial minority who has demonstrated a commitment to a career in research related to an ethnic/racial minority group. The eligible candidate must be a US citizen, a registered nurse, member of the American Nurses Association and have a Master of Science degree in nursing or related field.
Award: Not specified
Deadline: January 15
Contact: Dr. Cornelia P. Porter and Malika B. Gooden, MPA, EMFP Senior Staff Specialist, American Nurses Association,¸ 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400, Silver Spring MD, 20910; (202) 651-7000
College of New Rochelle
The College of New Rochelle offers the Nursing Leadership Award to a high school student entering the College of New Rochelle School of Nursing. The eligible candidate must plan to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 85, rank in the top 30% of his or her high school class and have a combined SAT of at least 950. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Award: $11,000
Deadline: March 31
Contact: The College of New Rochelle, 29 Castle Place, New Rochelle NY, 10805-2338; (914) 654-5224
College Scholars Program
Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers the College Scholars Program to freshmen and sophomores at Mount Carmel College of Nursing pursing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The eligible candidate must have an ACT score of at least 23 and a high school GPA of at least 3.4. The candidate must also have demonstrated leadership qualities and community service involvement. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, leadership potential and community service commitment.
Award: up to 10 awards of $2000 – $3000; renewable
Deadline: May 1
Contact: Mount Carmel College of Nursing, 127 South Davis Avenue, Columbus, OH 43222; (614) 234-5800; [email protected]
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation
This site offers unique opportunities to win scholarships that can be used for basic nursing education, or for nurses looking to increase their educational level. There are quizzes listed for different months, plus there are back to school scholarships available for high school and college students.
You are advised to visit the web site below for further information and for scheduling yourself for one of the quizzes. Please note these quizzes are available any day, and at any time of the day.
Eligibility is determined by the results of on-line quizzes
Contact: Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 290361, Davie FL 33329-0361
Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington offers Columbus Rotary Scholarship in Honor of Judson S. Erne to assist students in achieving higher education. The Scholarship was established to honor club member Judson S. Erne, who was formerly the principal of Columbus High School, for his years of hard work and dedication to Bartholomew County. The eligible candidate must be a graduating senior from any Bartholomew County high school enrolled in a college or university, majoring in education, divinity, nursing or social work. The candidate must have a GPA of at least 5.0 on a 12.0 scale or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Financial need, community service and leadership ability will be considered in selection.
Award: $750
Deadline: February 16
Contact: Miranda Cross, Scholarship Manager, 538 Franklin Street, P.O. Box 1547, Columbus IN, 47202, (812) 376-7772; [email protected]
Commonwealth of Virginia Nurse Educator Scholarship
The Virginia Department of Health annually awards the Commonwealth of Virginia Nurse Educator Scholarship Program to increase the number of nursing faculty in Virginia by providing financial support. The eligible candidate must have been a resident of Virginia for at least one year and be enrolled full- or part-time in a graduate level nursing program in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Selection is based on academic achievement and financial need.
Award: Approximately 10 awards of $20,000
Deadline: July 31
Contact: Ellen McCutcheon, Virginia Department of Health, 109 Governor Street, Suite 1016-E, Richmond, VA 23219; 804 864-7435; [email protected]
Connecticut League for Nursing
This organization aims to make access to education, information and resources easily accessible for nurses and individuals seeking to take a career in nursing. They not only provide access to continuing education programs but also award annual scholarships during the RN and LPN student days.
Visit the web site below for further information on how to qualify.
Contact: Connecticut League for Nursing, 377 Research Parkway – Suite 2D, Meriden CT 06450-7160
Telephone: 203 235-6873
Email: [email protected]
Conway Regional Health System Nursing Scholarship Fund
Offered by the Conway Regional Health System this scholarship is available to their employees or family members. The funds are $1,000 and preference is given to persons seeking a degree in nursing education.
Contact: Conway Regional Health System, 2302 College Avenue, Conway Arkansas 72034
Telephone: 501 329-3831 or 800 245-3314
Email: [email protected]
Cordelia M and Irvin Esry Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship Fund
This scholarship, provided through the Sinclair School of Nursing, is awarded to a first year undergraduate nursing student. Preference for the award is for a student who comes from a small, rural town.
Contact: Office of Student Affairs, S235 School of Nursing, Columbia MO 65211
Telephone: 573 882-0277 or 800 437-4339
CPON of the Year Award
The Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Foundation presents the CPON of the Year Award to recognize a Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse or a Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nursewho has made significant contributions to pediatric oncology or pediatric hematology nursing and nursing service. Eligible nominees must demonstrate accomplishments in the promotion of oncology or hematology nursing certification, oncology nursing service and clinical practice, education, or research.
Award: $1000 and will be presented with a crystal award at the Recognition Breakfast for Oncology Certified Nurses at the APHON Annual Conference.
Deadline: December 1
Contact: Pamela Asfahani, Product Manager, Oncology Nursing Certification Society, 501 Holiday Drive, Pittsburgh PA, 15220, (412) 921-8597, [email protected]
C.R. Bard Foundation Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is one of many offered by the Independent College Fund of New Jersey. It is offered to an outstanding nursing student. The award is for $2,500 and is offered to 8 students each year. Please note is given to those students enrolled in only certain universities.
Eligibility includes a full time student in their second semester of the sophomore or second year of training. There must be a demonstrated financial need as well as a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Deadline: March 31
Contact: ICFNJ/AICUNJ, 797 Springfield Avenue, Summit NJ 07901
Telephone: 908 277-3424
Email: [email protected]
CrossLites.com Scholarship Contest
The CrossLites Scholarship Award offers a unique way for high school and college students to win scholarships monies. Winning is not based on minimum test scores, but rather by the number of votes the applicants essay receives in their on-line community.
Any student who registers and submits an essay is eligible to win one of 6 scholarship packs; from $250 to $2,000
To learn more about Dr Parker (the man who started it all) and how to submit your essay for a chance to win, visit the web site listed below.
Curtis G. Hames Nursing Scholarship
Georgia Southern University offers the Curtis G. Hames Nursing Scholarship to freshmen residents of Georgia whose home address is within the 43-county east Georgia area. The Scholarship was established to honor Dr. Curtis G. Hames Sr., a 1994 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia who died in 2005. Dr. Hames worked tirelessly studying and treating heart disease and stroke patients. The eligible candidate must be majoring in Nursing.
Award: 3 awards of $1000
Deadline: February 1
Contact: Brooks Hook, Georgia Southern University, Coordinator of High Ability Recruitment, P.O. Box 8024, Statesboro GA, 30460-8024; 912 478-5391; [email protected]
CVCH Nursing Scholarship
The Community Foundation of North Central Washington offers the CVCH Nursing Scholarship to honor the memory of Holly Williams who was passionate about nursing and delivering compassionate patient-centered care. Holly died from breast cancer in September of 2009. The eligible candidate must be enrolled in the nursing program at Wenatchee Valley College and have a GPA of at least 3.0. The candidate must also demonstrate a commitment to community activities and the nursing profession.
Award: 2 awards of $1000
Deadline: February 16
Contact: Community Foundation of North Central Washington, Nine South Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98807; (509) 663-7716
This is a full scholarship offered by the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing in Tennessee. It is awarded to an in-coming student considered to be outstanding in a pre-specialty.
Contact: Vanderbilt School of Nursing, Godchaux Hall 207, 461 21st Avenue South, Nashville TN 37240
Telephone: 615 322-3800 or 888 333-9192
Cynthia Fischer Russell, PhD RN Scholarship Endowment Fund
This scholarship is one of many offered through the Sinclair School of Nursing. Cynthia is currently an Assistant Nursing Professor at the University of Missouri and provides these scholarship dollars to an undergraduate or graduate nursing student in need of funds to help complete their nursing education.
Contact: Office of Student Affairs, S235 School of Nursing, Columbia MO 65211
Telephone: 573 882-0277 or 800 437-4339
