General
This scholarship is awarded annually to one person who has been accepted into a state-approved CNA training or certification program, is at least 18 years of age, and is a US resident. Application due date is April 3.
The AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students in a graduate program with the goal of becoming a nurse educator; students completing an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated program. A $2,500 award is disbursed each quarter. Application due dates are March 31, June 30, Sept. 30, and Dec. 31.
P.A. 368 of 1978, Sec. 333.16315 established a nurse professional fund Nurse Scholarship Program supported by nursing license fees. One of the uses of the fund is to operate a Nurse Scholarship Program.
The Diabetes Scholars Foundation’s college scholarship program is available to incoming freshmen with type 1 diabetes and who are US citizens or permanent residents seeking a higher education at an accredited four year university, college, technical or trade school.
Each year, Jeannette Rankin Fund awards scholarships to low-income women, ages 35 and older, who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents pursuing an undergraduate education at an accredited college or university in the United States. The application cycle begins in November. Contact the Fund to learn potential award amount.
This scholarship is offered to continue the legacy of Greta James who became an LPN at age 40. Awards will be made based on applicants' compelling nontraditional stories and their passion for changing lives through nursing. Application deadline: April 18
This yearly scholarship of $2,000 is available to students in the healthcare industry. Applicants will submit an essay on the specific topic given on their website. Deadline for submission has been August 1 in the past. Contact them at:info@goodcolleges.online
The Healthcare Leaders Scholarship is offered to students entering or currently pursuing an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Students must be at least 17 years of age and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
All applicants must submit a 600 to 1,000-word essay explaining what they hope to accomplish during their career in the medical field and how the scholarship would fulfill those goals. Application due date is typically in June.
Lawsuit Legal is pleased to announce an annual award of $1,500 being made available to nursing students (undergraduate or graduate) and actively employed RNs seeking to advance their education in the healthcare/medical field. Availability will continue annually to provide financial support to qualified applicants seeking excellence. Applications are due in May.
The Michigan Tuition Grant program is available to undergraduate students with financial need who plan to attend or are attending independent non-profit, degree-granting Michigan post-secondary institutions. Students must be enrolled at least half-time, and the maximum scholarship is $2,400 per academic year. Application Deadline: Must file the Free Appplication for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1. Email: mistudentaid@michigan.gov.; phone 888-447-2687.
