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    Nursing scholarships

    Whether you’re pursuing an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in nursing, there are a variety of nursing scholarships and grants that can provide financial support to help you achieve your academic goals.

    Nursing scholarships and grants can be found through a variety of sources, including professional organizations, government agencies, and private foundations.

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    Degree
    Education
    Ethnicity
    Location / Residency
    • Oregon

      Smith Education Scholarship

      Amount
      $1000
      Apply by
      April 10, 2024

      Smith Education Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Graduate
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Hawaii

      Snipes-Meyer-Vorhies Nursing Scholarship Fund

      Amount
      $500-$5,000

      Snipes-Meyer-Vorhies Nursing Scholarship Fund

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • Permanent Resident
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Society of Pediatric Nurses Educational Scholarship

      Amount
      varied

      Society of Pediatric Nurses Educational Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Illinois

      Southern Illinois Healthcare Nursing Scholarships

      Amount
      Varied

      Southern Illinois Healthcare Nursing Scholarships

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship

      Amount
      Varied

      Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • New Hampshire

      Steven Scott Cutter Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student

      Amount
      varied

      Steven Scott Cutter Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • High School
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • Permanent Resident
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Tafford Uniforms/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship

      Amount
      $1000

      Tafford Uniforms/AACN Excellence in Academics Nursing Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • High School
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • The American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation Scholarships for Men

      Amount
      $1,000

      The American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation Scholarships for Men

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • High School
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Gender
      • Male
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • The Recovery Village® Health Care Scholarship

      Amount
      $1,000

      The Recovery Village® Health Care Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Registered Nurse
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • High School
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      • Permanent Resident
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • The Varney Participant Award

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Midwifery Education Program

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • None
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Thomas Jordan Doctoral Scholarship

      Amount
      $2000

      Thomas Jordan Doctoral Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Graduate
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Kentucky

      Tolliver Annual Nursing Scholarship

      Amount
      $1,000

      Tolliver Annual Nursing Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • High School
      • Undergraduate
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Arizona

      Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship

      Amount
      Varied

      Touchmark Foundation Nursing Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Maryland

      Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients

      Amount
      Varied

      Tuition Waiver for Foster Care Recipients

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Undergraduate
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

      Amount
      $1,000 - $10,000

      Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Graduate
      • Undergraduate
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • California

      Undergraduate Scholarships

      Amount
      $2000

      Undergraduate Scholarships

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • None
      Citizenship
      • Permanent Resident
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Alabama

      University of Alabama School of Nursing Scholarships

      Amount
      Varied

      University of Alabama School of Nursing Scholarships

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Graduate
      • Undergraduate
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Valere Potter Scholarship Fund

      Amount
      Varied

      Valere Potter Scholarship Fund

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • None
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Veterans Affairs Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

      Amount
      $44500–$47150

      Veterans Affairs Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Master’s
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Veterans Affairs Predoctoral Fellowship Program

      Amount
      $31250

      Veterans Affairs Predoctoral Fellowship Program

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Master’s
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

      Amount
      Varied

      Veterans United Foundation Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • None
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • South Carolina

      Virginia C. Phillips Scholarships

      Amount
      $1000

      Virginia C. Phillips Scholarships

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • Master’s
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Virginia

      Virginia Nursing Scholarship Programs

      Amount
      Varied

      Virginia Nursing Scholarship Programs

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse
      • Registered Nurse

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • None
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Virginia

      Virginia’s Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwife Scholarship Program

      Amount
      Varied

      Virginia’s Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Midwife Scholarship Program

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • None
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Oregon

      Walter and Marie Schmidt Scholarship

      Amount
      $1000–$10000
      Apply by
      March 2, 2026

      Walter and Marie Schmidt Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Walter Reed Smith Scholarship

      Amount
      $800–$1000

      Walter Reed Smith Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • None

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Gender
      • Female
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Washington

      Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program

      Amount
      Varied

      Washington State Health Professional Loan Repayment Program

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Dual Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
      • Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • None
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 6, 2026
    • Rhode Island

      Willard and Marjorie Scheibe Nursing Scholarship

      Amount
      $500 to $5000

      Willard and Marjorie Scheibe Nursing Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Associate in Applied Science (Degree in Nursing)
      • Associate Degree in Nursing / Associate of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Advanced Nursing Degree
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Missouri

      William D. and Janet Randell Undergraduate Scholarship in Nursing

      Amount
      varied

      William D. and Janet Randell Undergraduate Scholarship in Nursing

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Missouri

      William E. Fingland Sr. and Mary E. Fingland Nursing Scholarship Fund

      Amount
      varied

      William E. Fingland Sr. and Mary E. Fingland Nursing Scholarship Fund

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Missouri

      William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Accelerated Nursing

      Amount
      varied

      William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Accelerated Nursing

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Tennessee

      William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund

      Amount
      varied

      William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Ethnicity
      • Asian
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      Wisconsin League for Nursing Scholarship Program

      Amount
      varied

      Wisconsin League for Nursing Scholarship Program

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Ethnicity
      • Asian
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Maryland

      WMANNCA Graduate Degree Nursing Scholarship

      Amount
      $1500

      WMANNCA Graduate Degree Nursing Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Ethnicity
      • Asian
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      WNA's Mary Barker APRN Scholarship

      Amount
      $2000

      WNA's Mary Barker APRN Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Wisconsin

      WNA's NFW Scholarship

      Amount
      Varied

      WNA's NFW Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Maryland

      Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program

      Amount
      $16,000

      Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      • Permanent Resident
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Texas

      Young Women's Alliance Higher Empowerment Education Scholarship

      Amount
      $5000

      Young Women's Alliance Higher Empowerment Education Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Ethnicity
      • Asian
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026
    • Tennessee

      Zelle Scholarship

      Amount
      Varied

      Zelle Scholarship

      Degree Programs

      You need to be pursuing at least one of the following degree programs to qualify.

      Degrees
      • Master of Science in Nursing

      Eligibility Requirements

      You need to meet at least one of the following in each category.

      Education Level
      • Doctoral
      • High School
      • Master’s
      • Undergraduate
      Time Commitment
      • Full-time Student
      • Part-time Student
      Citizenship
      • U.S. Citizen
      Ethnicity
      • Asian
      Last Updated: March 9, 2026

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