Three scholarship programs exist for students meeting the eligibility requirements, one of which is being a descendant of an honorably discharged or deceased veteran. Scholarships range between $500 - $2,000, and deadlines range from March 1 – March 14. http://michalaux.org/scholarships/ Award Amount(s): $500 - $1000 $1000 - $2000 Who can apply?: Descendants of honorably discharged or deceased veterans

The Michigan AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary awards two scholarships of a least $1,000 per year. Students who are members of AMVETS (is serving or has served in the American Armed Forces) or the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary, or are the child, spouse, or grandchild of a member are eligible. Applications are due May 23. In addition, there are 3 national scholarships that will award 3 $500 scholarships, 2 $1000 scholarships, and up to 5 $750 scholarships. The national scholarship deadlines are July 1. Application ApplicationAward Amount(s): $500 - $1000 Number of Awards: Up to 12 Who can apply?: Members of AMVETS or AMVETS Ladies Auxilary and some relatives

The Air Force offers scholarships for healthcare professionals: 1-2 year scholarships for allied health specialties 2-3 year scholarships for nurse corps specialties 3-4 year scholarships for medical corps and dental corps Scholarships cover all tuition, fees, textbooks, small equipment items, and supplies. Recipients also receive a monthly allowance for living expenses. While on scholarship, recipients will spend 45 days on active duty, and after graduation, serve 1 year of active duty for each year of scholarship, for a minimum of 3 years. Learn More

Scholarships for books are given three times annually to deserving nursing students who are members of the Detroit Black Nurses' Association (DBNA.) Eligibility Criteria: Active members of DBNA in good standing, minimum of 2.5 GPA, with one full year of school remaining. For the Geraldine Doby scholarship, eligibility criteria are the same except it requires a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship application deadline for both applications is April 15. Detroit Black Nurses Association Who can apply?: Members of the Detroit Black Nurses Association More Information Call 313-263-2802 or write: n.riddick39@gmail.com

Each year ANNA offers career mobility scholarships that provide funding to support members in their pursuit of higher education, and certification scholarships can assist with exam fees. ANNA also offers grants for clinical research projects and patient or staff education programs. Scholarship applications are due November 15. More Details Award Amount(s): $1000 -- $5,000 for career mobility Up to $425 for certification fees Who can apply?: ANNA Members

The ENA Foundation awards scholarships to emergency nurses and other individuals who are pursuing a doctoral degree; emergency nurses pursuing a graduate/master's degree in nursing administration, nurse practitioner, nursing education, or public health; non-RN scholarships for undergraduate nurses, rescue workers, and emergency dept. employees; and nurses who are pursing an RN-BSN degree. There are also scholarships to attend the ENA annual conference for US and global applicants. The application period is March 3 -April 26. More Details and Application Who can apply? Must be an ENA member except those applying for Non-RN scholarships and there is one under-graduate scholarship that does not require membership in ENA (Elizabeth B. Moore Memorial Scholarship.)

SGNA offers this scholarship to a SGNA members who wish to further their education and provides $2000 for a full time student or $1000 to a part time student (taking a minimum of three credit hours per semester.) SGNA also offers scholarships for advanced associates, professional diversity, membership dues, annual course fees and endoscope reprocessing. Contact them for application and deadline information at info@sgna.org or phone 312-321-5165. More Details Award Amount(s): $1000 - $2000 Who can apply?: Members of SGNA

Undergraduate scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN), Diploma in Nursing (hospital-based nursing program), Direct-Entry Master's Degree, LPN/LVN-RN Degree, RN-BSN/MSN Degree, or Accelerated BSN (12-18 month program.) U.S. citizens, Aliens with US Permanent Resident Status or hold an alien registration number are eligible to apply. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is a first degree in nursing, and students must graduate after July 1 of the year of application. Opens: September 9 Deadline for Submission: January 24 More Information and Application

Established to provide financial assistance to ARIN members who have returned to school to advance their nursing education. The recipient will receive a scholarship in the amount of $600. There are also certification/re-certification, annual meeting, and complimentary one-year membership scholarships available here. Please call 866-486-2762 or email info@arinursing.org to determine application due date. More Details and Application Award Amount(s): $600 Who can apply?: Members (minimum of 1-year preferred) who possess a current nursing license and are enrolled in an accredited nursing program with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and currently working in radiology or imaging field.

Offers up to 10 scholarships of $3,000 each for nursing students who complete an application and are judged as winners. Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited LVN/LPN, RN degree (ADN or BSN), or RN-to-BSN program, and must begin/have begun classes not later than Feb 1. Enrollment may be on a full-time or part-time basis, applicants’ nursing education programs must be located within the 50 U.S. states, . Application open and close dates: Feb 1-April 15. Application cycles vary - - check in December to learn the new year's application deadline. Learn More Award Amount(s): $3,000 Number of Awards: 10

The American Association of Colleges Nursing (AACN) has extensive scholarships information for undergraduate and graduate nursing students on their website, each with their own applications and due dates. Learn More

Candidates must be employed in the field of occupational and environmental health nursing and demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, occupational and environmental health. In the past, there have been awards available for academic education and professional development. Application due dates are approximately January 1. Learn More

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 goal of the nurse scholarship program is to promote nursing pre-licensure LPN, ADN, and traditional BSN; RN to BSN completion; and graduate MSN education programs in Michigan among individuals who plan to practice in an underserved area, with an underserved population, or in a health professional shortage area (all of Michigan qualifies). Scholarship funding will be disbursed to eligible schools offering nursing programs on an annual basis. The schools will then award the scholarships to eligible students based on the school's criteria and policies. An eligible school is one that is fully approved by the Michigan Board of Nursing, has a primary campus located within the State Of Michigan; and offers a program of nursing that meets the predetermined category and area of need as established by the Michigan Board of Nursing. Paperwork to eligible schools will be sent out in December. Interested candidates should check with their school financial aid office for requirements and deadline to apply.

This scholarship is awarded annually to one person who has been accepted into a state-approved CNA training (by May 31 of previous year) or certification program, is at least 18 years of age, and is a US resident. Application due date is approximately April 1 each year. More Information and Application Award Amount(s): $500 Number of Awards: 1 Who can apply?: US Residents

Several nursing scholarships are sponsored by DAR. See the link to learn more including contact information. Nursing Scholarships Award Amount(s): $2,500-$5,000 Number of Awards: 17

Beyond Scholars offers scholarships to incoming freshmen with type 1 diabetes. Write to the program with questions and learn how to submit an application at community@beyondtype1.org. Information and application Award Amount(s): Up to $5,000 Number of Awards: 26 Who can apply?: Students who are high school seniors and will be incoming freshmen in the fall and who have Type 1 diabetes

The National Scholarship and Awards Program offer scholarships to freshmen, undergraduate, and graduate students for various courses of study. All scholarships are one-time awards. Thirty scholarships (amounts unspecified) are available to National JACL members (parent membership is not sufficient). JACL Membership is open to everyone of any ethnic background. Applications are typically due March 1 but check the website for confirmation of the date. More Information Number of Awards: 30 Who can apply?: Members

The Jeannette Rankin Foundation awards grants to support women and nonbinary students across the country. Grant recipients are ages 35 and older, demonstrate a financial need, and are pursing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree at an accredited US institution. Go to their website to take an eligibility survey and learn more. The application cycle begins in November and ends in February. More information and application

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. More Information and Application Award Amount(s): $1000 - $2000

Administered through the Lee Memorial Foundation, this fund provides scholarships and financial assistance to individuals pursuing careers in the field of healthcare from the Cass, Berrien, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties area. Primary focus will be given to those individuals seeking careers in nursing, radiological technology, laboratory technology, pharmacy, health information technology, respiratory therapy, and other related fields. Scholarship amounts range from $250 to $2,500. These are one-year scholarships, which can be renewed upon application. Applications for the Healthcare Education Fund are available at area high schools and colleges, Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital, and Borgess Medical Center, and must be received by March 1 each year. More Details Award Amount(s): < $500 $500 - $1000 $1000 - $2000 $2000 - $5000 Who can apply?: Only individuals in Cass, Berrien, Van Buren and St. Joseph counties

Scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. U.S. citizens and students with an alien registration number who are currently enrolled or matriculated in state-approved nursing programs for associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master’s programs are eligible. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is a first degree in nursing. RN to BSN/MSN and LPN/LVN to RN students are also eligible. Opens: August Deadline for Submission: January Learn More Award Amount(s): $1000 - $2000 $2000 - $5000 $5000 - $10,000

The mission of the Michigan Nurses Foundation is to promote a healthy, educated, and professional nurse workforce through the advancement of nursing research, support for nursing education, and assistance for the recovering nurse. The Michigan Nurses Foundation awards scholarships each year. MNF is funded through private contributions and fundraising activities. A minimum of four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually. The following are the minimum nursing scholarship eligibility criteria: The applicant must be a student currently enrolled in a Michigan college/school of nursing that grants a certificate for practical nursing or an associate, baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing. The applicant must be in good academic standing with demonstrated progress toward degree completion. Applications must be POSTMARKED by August 1 in order to be considered. Learn More Award Amount(s): $500 - $1000 Number of Awards: 4

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. Online Application Award Amount(s): $500 - $1000

Available to graduate or undergraduate young women enrolled in a program leading to a degree in medicine or health sciences . Awarded for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount varies from $500 to $1,000 paid directly to the college or university. Proof of enrollment required. There are also a few other scholarship programs on this page for general high school senior, undergraduate and graduate scholarships, as well as for those with high honors and leadership experience. Application process dates: Sept. 1- Feb. 1. Learn More Award Amount(s): $500 - $1000

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. More Information Award Amount(s): $2000 - $5000

Hurst Review Services and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have partnered to offer a scholarship program to outstanding students pursuing professional nursing degrees. The scholarship program is available to pre-licensure students enrolled at AACN-member schools. (Click More Details to check for your school.) Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded twice yearly. The deadlines are January 15 and July 15. More Details and Application Award Amount(s): $2000 - $5000 Number of Awards: 2 Who can apply?: Pre-licensure nursing students

Established to provide financial assistance to ARIN members who have returned to school to advance their nursing education. The recipient will receive a scholarship in the amount of $600. Individuals who have been members of ARIN for a minimum of one year are eligible to apply. Please call 866-486-2763 to determine application due date. More Details and Application Award Amount(s): $500 - $1000 Who can apply?: Members

SGNA is offering this scholarship to a Registered Nurse working in Gastroenterology, who wishes to continue their education by pursuing a BSN, MSN, or PhD. Funds of $2000 for a full time student or $1000 to a part time student (taking a minimum of three credit hours per semester) will be presented to the recipient(s) of this scholarship.. Send completed application by July 31. More Details and Application Award Amount(s): $1000 - $2000 Who can apply?: Members of SGNA

To recognize and promote excellence in nursing care of mothers and babies, the March of Dimes offers several $4,000 scholarships annually to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal- child nursing. Applicant must be enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master’s or doctoral level and must be a member of at least one of the following professional organizations: the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses; the American College of Nurse-Midwives; or the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. Applications are available in September and due in January. Learn More Award Amount(s): $2000 - $5000 Number of Awards: 2 Who can apply?: Enrolled in graduate program of maternal child nursing

The goal of The National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence (NHCGNE) MAYDAY Scholar Award Program is to increase academic gerontological nursing capacity in the United States by increasing the number of well-prepared gerontological nursing faculty with interest in alleviating the incidence, degree and consequence of human physical pain. MAYDAY Scholars, in collaboration with a senior mentor, will implement a tailored professional development plan which supports development of new competencies and enhanced effectiveness as an academic leader in geriatric pain and research. The program is committed to advancing qualified applicants from underrepresented minority groups to improve the nation’s ability to provide culturally inclusive care to its increasingly diverse aging population. This program is designed to support 2 years of doctoral work (PhD) for nurses committed to careers in academic gerontological nursing with an emphasis on pain. Applications are due in October. More Information Award Amount(s): $2000 - $5000 Number of Awards: 2

Provides scholarships to nursing students and registered nurses who are interested in and committed to oncology nursing to continue their education in nursing. Awards range between $3000-$7,500 depending on the educational level. Applications are due February 1. Learn More Award Amount(s): $2000 - $5000 $5000 - $10,000

Scholarships are offered that provide funding to support members in their pursuit of higher education, certification and re-certification exam registration fees , and annual convention registration and on-site expenses. More Information Award Amount: $1,000 to $3,000 Number of Awards: 30 Who can apply?: Members of a least one year

The American Indian Nurse Scholarship Award Program was started by the NSCDA in 1927 to give students of American Indian descent the opportunity to pursue careers in nursing. The students are expected to return to work among their people to help improve health care. Some students work on reservations, and others find employment in hospitals in areas largely populated by American Indians. Intended originally to benefit females only, the program has expanded to include males and the career goals now include not only nursing careers, but jobs in health care and health education as well. The scholarship is $1,500 per semester as long as the student is in good acadmic standing. Applications for Fall are due June 1; applications for Spring are due December 1. National Society of Colonial Dames of America, 2715 Q Street, NW, Washington DC 20007-3041; 202-337-2288; dames@nscda.org More Details and Application Award Amount(s): $1000 - $2000

National Association of Hispanic Nurses - Michigan Chapter (NAHN-MI) Scholarship Eligible applicants are hispanic students enrolled in and have completed at least one semester of undergraduate or graduate nursing programs in the State of Michigan. LPN, ADN, RN to BSN, BSN, ABSN, MS/MSN, PhD, and DNP students are eligible. Although you don't need to be a member of the NAHN-MI to apply, if you are awarded a scholarship, membership dues will be deducted from the award. Prior recipients of NAHN Michigan Chapter Scholarships are not eligible to apply. Applications are due on June 30. Application and instructions can be found under More Information. Award Amount(s): $1000 Number of Awards: 4 Who can apply?: Members and non-members More Information