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

Martha R. Dudley, an LPN and a member of the NBNA of Greater Houston. 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/

66. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Mayo Foundations 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/

67. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association McKesson Scholarships are

awarded to qualified nursing students. The scholarships are open to all students in accredited

programs leading to an RN license.

Website: http://www.nsna.org/Found...

68. The Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Nursing sponsors the BSN Student

Scholarship/Work Repayment Program for senior nursing students within a BSN Program. It is

in association with a work commitment as a registered nurse at the Mount Sinai Hospital for

every semester that monies are awarded. The monies must be used on educational costs for the

attainment of the degree during the semester in which the scholarship is awarded.

Requirements: GPA-3.3 or higher

Website: http://www.mountsinaihosp...

69. The National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care

(NADONA/LTC) offers four scholarships to students at various levels of education. The

Stephanie Carroll Memorial Scholarship is given to nursing students enrolled in an accredited

nursing program pursuing undergraduate or graduate study. Applicants must be sponsored by a

member of NADONA/LTC if they are not members.

Website: http://www.nadona.org/

70. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Kaiser Permanente 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/

71. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Nursing Spectrum 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/

72. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc. Board of Directors Scholarship

provides funding for continuing education—funding that enables nurses to grow and better

contribute their talents to the health and healthcare of our communities. 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/index...

73. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., PepsiCo 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/

74. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), Inc., Rita E. Miller 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/

75. Christiana Care offers scholarships to qualified students through a competitive selection

process. The Ruth Shaw Junior Board Scholarship program helps nursing and allied health

students prepare for a challenging career and ensures employment after graduation. The program

offers financial assistance to students currently enrolled in nursing and selected allied health

programs. Scholarships cover tuition and textbook costs and are offered in return for a

commitment to work for Christiana Care after graduation.

Website: http://www.christianacare...

76. The Sharps Compliance Scholarship Essay Program requires applicants to write an essay of

1,250 to 1,500 words about a specific topic found on the company’s website. Applicants must be

U.S. or Canadian citizens enrolled in or planning to enroll in an accredited university in a field of

study related to heath care.

Website: http://www.sharpsinc.com/...

77. The Shore Medical Center Academic Nursing Fellowship award provides assistance to

students enrolled in any accredited registered nursing program. To apply, candidates who have

been accepted to an RN program must submit a copy of their letter of acceptance, a résumé

detailing past educational and work experience, a cover letter stating that the information

contained within is for consideration for the Academic Nursing Fellowship program, a grade

transcript from all previous educational endeavors, and two letters of recommendation from past

supervisors or instructors who know the caliber of the candidate’s work.

Requirements: GPA-3.0 or higher

Website: http://shoremedicalcenter...

78. The Sonne Scholarship Program was established by the Illinois Nurses Association through a

generous bequest from the estate of Maybelle Sonne, a retired nurse, that directed the funds be

used to aid those entering a career in nursing. Funds may be used to cover tuition, fees, or other

costs encountered by a student enrolled in a state-approved nursing program that leads to

eligibility to sit for the licensure examination as a registered professional nurse.

Website: http://ina.affiniscape.co...

79. StraightForward Media is an ad agency that creates and manages ad campaigns for clients

whose ads appear on Google, Yahoo!, and other online outlets. Established in 2004,

StraightForward Media’s Nursing School Scholarships are offered four times a year to help the

nurses of tomorrow complete their schooling.

Website: http://www.straightforwar...

80. The Touchmark Foundation’s nursing scholarship program focuses on nursing students at all

levels, with a particular interest in students pursuing advanced degrees in order to teach and

students intending to work with seniors. Students must be accepted into or enrolled in an

accredited nursing program.

Website: http://www.touchmarkfound...

81. The Tylenol Future Care Scholarship awards 30 scholarships of $5,000 each and 10

scholarships of $10,000 each. Applicants must be residents of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico,

or the District of Columbia; they must have completed at least one year of undergraduate or

graduate course of study at an accredited two- or four-year college, university or technical

school; and must have one or more years of school remaining. Employees of McNeil Consumer

Healthcare Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., ISTS, Inc., their affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising

and promotion agencies and the families of each are not eligible. An independent selection

committee will evaluate the applications and select the winners based on the following criteria:

college GPA; academic records in public health/health education, med school, nursing and/or

pharmacy; community involvement/volunteer service; and the content of the applicant’s essay.

Website: http://www.tylenol.com/sc...

82. VA Mortgage Center.com offers five bi-yearly scholarships in conjunction with its Military

Education Scholarship Program. Eligible applicants include current and prospective ROTC

program students, active-duty military personnel with plans to attend college, honorably

discharged veterans of the U.S. military, sons and daughters of veterans, and active duty military.

To compete for the scholarships, applicants must write and submit an essay based on a prompt

found at the company’s website in April and October when the bi-annual contests are launched.

Requirements: Military

Website: http://www.vamortgagecent...

83. The Walter Reed Scholarship is for a full-time female undergraduate student, a descendant of

a confederate soldier, who is working toward a degree in business administration, computer

science, home economics, nutrition, or nursing.

Requirements: GPA-3.0 or higher, Gender: Female

Website: http://www.hqudc.org/

84. The Walter Reed Scholarship is for a full-time female undergraduate student, a descendant of

a confederate soldier, who is working toward a degree in business administration, computer

science, home economics, nutrition, or nursing.

Requirements: GPA-3.0 or higher, Gender: Female

Website: http://www.hqudc.org/

85. Cherokee Uniforms 2014 A Nurse I Am Scholarship Information

Resources

Scholarship Application

2014 Fact Sheet

To make the film "A Nurse I Am" especially rewarding, Cherokee Uniforms is offering up to 10

scholarships of $2,000 each for nursing students who complete an application, submit an essay

on the required assignment, and are judged as winners.

To participate, you will need to have watched either version of "A Nurse I Am" - the 32-minute

Educational Version or the 62-minute documentary. We highly recommend that you watch

both.

Website: http://www.anurseiam.com/application.php

86. Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions

Description: Undergraduate and graduate scholarships for full-time, financially needy students

from disadvantaged backgrounds enrolled in nursing or health professions programs. Funds are

awarded to participating schools, which select the scholarship recipients. Must be a U.S. citizen,

national or permanent resident.

Contact: The financial aid office at the school where you are enrolled or are planning to apply for

admission

Website: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/sds.htm

87. CNATHRIVE.com

Description: If you have ever had a loved one that needs caring, if you have ever cared for a

loved one, or if you have ever been a part of the caregiving process you know exactly how

important these professionals are to each and everyone of our families.

Part of our mission here at CNAthrive.com is to help to cultivate and develop the care givers of

the future. We do this by collecting and putting together the CNA Thrive, Thriving Care Givers

Scholarship. This award is given out each year to as many candidates as we can afford to

sponsor. The scholarship is given to candidates who are working to become caregivers but do not

have the financial means to attend an educating institution.

Website: http://cnathrive.com/cnathrive-com-thriving-care-givers-scholarship/

88. MHS Health Career Scholarship Program

Organization: MediCorp Health System/Mary Washington Hospital Foundation

Description: Open to rising senior students beginning their final year of an accredited BSN or

CRNA program; must be a student in good standing. Recipients must agree to a two-year work

commitment with MediCorp Health System after graduating.

Website: http://Medicorpcareers.org/scholarships

89. Claire M. Fagin Fellowship

Organization: The Gerontological Society of America

Website: http://www.geriatricnursing.org/

90. RN General Education Scholarship

Description: For students pursuing education to become an RN; must be enrolled full-time in an

accredited nursing program. Scholarship is given as a reimbursement after successful completion

of the fall term.

Organization: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.

Website: http://sgna.org/resources/awards.cfm

91. Minority Nurse Magazine Scholarship Program

Organization: Minority Nurse and the National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations

Description: 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. To date, we have awarded scholarships to more than

40 students, honoring their commitment to the profession, academic excellence, and community

service.

Who is Eligible: To apply for this scholarship, students must meet all four of the following

criteria:

Be a minority in the nursing profession

Be enrolled (as of September 2014) in either the third or fourth year of an accredited BSN

program in the United States OR an accelerated program leading to a BSN degree (such

as RN-to-BSN or BA-to-BSN) OR an accelerated master’s entry program in nursing for

students with bachelor’s degrees in fields other than nursing (such as BA-to-MSN).

Graduate students who already have a bachelor’s degree in nursing are not eligible.

Have a 3.0 GPA or better (on a 4.0 scale)

Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Website: http://minoritynurse.com/blog/joey-stern/minority-nurse-scholarship-program

92. NAHN Scholarship Awards

Organization: National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Description: Open to NAHN members enrolled in accredited associate, diploma, baccalaureate,

graduate or LPN/LVN nursing programs; must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Website: http://www.thehispanicnurses.org

93. NAHN Scholarship Awards

Organization: National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Description: Open to NAHN members enrolled in accredited associate, diploma, baccalaureate,

graduate or LPN/LVN nursing programs; must be a U.S. citizen or legal resident.

Website: http://www.thehispanicnurses.org

94. National Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Organization: HSF

Website: http://www.hsf.net/

95. Nursing Student Loan Program

Organization: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Website: http://www.hrsa.gov

96. 4th GotScholarship: $40k Give Away

Description: The 4th GotScholarship $40K Give Away is easy and free to enter. No GPA, no

essay and no financial need required. The winner will be chosen from a random drawing. The

$40,000 must be used for educational expenses. Open to all fields of study.

Ages: Minimum Age of 18

Website: 4th GotScholarship: $40k Give Away.

97. Scholarship America’s Dream Award

Description: Scholarships will be awarded to students selected from across the nation who are

entering their second year or higher of education beyond high school. The scholarships will be

renewable and growing in amount each year, allowing students to receive aid throughout their

college career.

Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

Be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or

individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood

Arrivals Program (DACA).

Have received a high school diploma or the equivalent from a U.S. school, by September,

2014.

Have completed or expect to successfully complete a minimum of one full year of

postsecondary education by June 2015.

Plan to enroll in full time undergraduate study at the sophomore year level or higher at an

accredited two or four year college, university or vocational-technical school in the

United States for the entire 2015-16 academic year.

Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).

Demonstrate financial need.

Opens: October 2014

Website: http://scholarshipamerica.org/dream_criteria.php

98. Rent-A-Center Make A Difference Scholarship

Description: Current customers; customers within the past two years who are in good

standing; their immediate family members (spouse or dependent children living in the

customer's household); and dependent children (age 25 or younger) of current employees

of Rent-A-Center, Get It Now!, Home Choice, RAC Acceptance, RAC National Product

Service or RAC Field Support Center who have been continuously employed for at least

one year -- and who live in the U.S. or Puerto Rico -- are eligible to apply. Applicants

must plan to enroll or are already enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at an

accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational technical school in the

United States or Puerto Rico.

Website: https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/makeadifference.

99. ACT Second Year Scholarship Program

Description: The ACT Second-Year Scholarship Program, sponsored by the Account

Control Technology Foundation, provides one-time scholarships of $1,000 each for

undergraduate study. Applicants must be current sophomores enrolled full-time at

accredited four-year colleges or universities. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Opening Spring 2014

Website: accountcontrolfoundation.org.

100. Scholarship America Dream Award

Description: Scholarship America’s Dream Award is a multi-year, performance-based

scholarship fund targeted toward completion. Awards will be given to students entering

their second year or higher of education beyond high school. Dream Award scholarships

for 2014-15 included general scholarships; STEM scholarships (for study in science,

technology, engineering and math-related majors); and scholarships for Chinese-

American students. Financial need will be considered in determining award amounts.

Eligibility Criteria: To qualify, students must have received a high school diploma or

equivalent from a U.S. school, and must be planning to complete a minimum of one full

year of postsecondary education by the end of the following year. Applicants must plan

to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at the sophomore-year level or higher at an

accredited two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical school in the

United States for the entire academic year, and must have a minimum cumulative grade

point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Finally, applicants must be U.S.

citizens, U.S. permanent resident (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals

granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program

(DACA).

Opening October 2014

Website: Dream Award page

101. The Centennial Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is dedicated to qualified students majoring in nursing who

are considered underrepresented according to the Sullivan Commission data.

Background:

African American, Hispanic and American Indians represent 25% of the US population.

According to the 2007 Sullivan Report on Diversity, there were approximately 2.2

million nurses employed. However, only 9% of the employed nurses represented diverse

populations. Additionally, in Nursing, Asians are also an underrepresented group.

Definitions:

In Nursing, underrepresented individuals include: African Americans, Hispanics,

American Indians, Asians and Males.

Website: http://www.ana-illinois.org/Main-Menu-Categories/Foundation/Programs

102. AAMN Foundation Scholarships for Men

(American Association for Men in Nursing)

Award: $500.

Website: http://www.aamn.org/scholarships.shtml.

103. ALHF Healthcare Careers Scholarship

Description: Logan or East Mason County resident., commitment with Abraham Lincoln

Memorial Hospital, 2.5 GPA.

Website: http://www.almh.org/.

104. American Association of University Women Peoria Branch

Description: Peoria female, full-time student, & community involvement.

Amount: $1000.

Questions email pianomame@aol.com with AAUW Scholarship in the Subject line.

For Application contact carlene.j.murali@osfhealthcare.org

105. Career Link/United Workforce Development Board

Description: Must show significant financial need.

May pay education expenses, uniforms, childcare, and transportation.

Residents of Mclean City call (309) 872-6237, press #3, then #1.

Residents of Tazwell City call (309) 347-8492.

Residents of Fulton City call (309) 647-2946 or (309) 647-7017.

Residents of Mason City call (309) 543-1035 or (309) 543-1023.

Residents of Peoria, Marshall, Stark, or Woodford counties call (309) 495-8900 or visit

http://www.workforcenetwork.com, or http://wfnsite.com.

Residents of Sangamon, Logan, and Macon counties call (217) 735-5441.

106. Charter One Bank TruFit Good Citizen Scholarship

Description: 250 word essay or 60 second video on what you do to help others in your

community and the world.

Website: www.charterone.com/scholarship.

107. Dolores "Dee" Heflebower Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Description: First year of nursing program completed, resident of LaSalle, Bureau,

Putnam or Marshall county..

For applications contact IVCH: Foundation, 925 West Street, Peru, IL 61354, or call 1-

815-223-3300

108. Emergency Nurses Association

Description: RN pursuing baccalaureate degree, with 3.0 GPA. Preference may be to an

ENA member.

Website: www.enafoundation.org.

109. Foster Care to Success Scholarship

Description: Under age of 25 on 3/31, been in foster care or orphaned while living in the

US.

For applications visit http://orphan.org/index.php?id=30.

110. Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program

Description: 3.0 GPA, U.S. citizen, be Hispanic/Latino, demonstrate financial need, and

be a legal permanent resident.

Website: https://apply.hsf.net/applications.

111. HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program

Description: In exchange for a minimum 2-year service commitment at a critical shortage

facility located in a HPSA. US citizen, legal permanent resident.

Awards tuition, fees, books, monthly living stipend.

Website: www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/nursing.

112. IL Department of Public Health Nursing Education Scholarship

Description: Early FAFSA date needed. EFC <1000.

Amount: tuition/living stipend.

Website: http://app.idph.state.il.us/RuralHealth/nesp/ or call 1- 217-782-1624.

113. IL Masonic Healthcare Scholarship Fund

Description: GPA 3.0, IL residence, full time student.

Pays: tuition, fees, books & supplies.

Contact Eric Johnson, Scottish Rite Peoria, (309) 676-4472.

www.valleyofpeoria.org.

114. IL Sheriff's Association

Description: IL resident and full-time student.

Website: http://www.ilsheriff.org/.

115. IL Veterans' Home Nurse Loan Repayment Program

Description: Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, Illinois resident, fulfill a 12-month

period as RPN or LPN at one of the state's four Veterans' Homes.

Website: http://www.isac.org/lenders/resources-for-paying-for-college/loan-repayment-

forgiveness-programs/veterans-home-nurse-loan-repayment-program.html.

116. Jean Brown Nursing Scholarship

Resident within 50 miles of Peoria, full-time or part-time, 3.0 GPA and have financial

need.

Website: www.communityfoundationci.org/central-illinois-foundation-scholarship-

opportunities#brown.

117. Joyce & Thomas H. Stanisic Memorial Scholarship

Description: Awarded every 2 years. Recipients awarded for up to 4 years, based on

financial need.

Website: http://www.communityfoundationci.org/.

118. Loraine Lambert Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Description: Full-time enrollment, financial need.

For applications contact Kewanee High School Foundation Office at (309) 856-8702.

119. McFarland Charitable Foundation Scholarship

Description: Contract to work in Havana, IL area.

Contact: Havana National Bank Trustee, (309) 543-3361.

120. Minority Nurse Scholarship Program

Description: 3.0 GPA, US citizen, permanent resident.

Website: www.minoritynurse.com/scholarships.

121. Nurse Corps – Navy, AirForce or Army

Up to $34,000.

http://www.navy.com/careers/healthcare/nurse.html or

www.airforce.com or

www.goarmy.com.

122. National Image Latino Scholarship

Description: Latino background, IL Resident, 2.5 GPA.

Contact National Image Latino Scholarship Fund, 6101 Willow Springs Rd., Springfield,

IL 62712.

123. National Student Nurses Association Inc.

Description: Academic achievement, financial need, nursing student organizations &

community activities.

Website: http://www.nsna.org/.

124. Peoria Medical Society and Alliance Foundation, Inc.

Description: Residents of Peoria, Tazewell or Woodford Counties, 3.0 GPA, financial

need and leadership.

Website: http://www.peomedsoc.org/ or email megw@peomedsoc.org.

For Application contact carlene.j.murali@osfhealthcare.org

125. Sallie Mae Fund

Description: Financial need and full-time student.

Website: http://go.salliemae.com/scholarship/.

126. Talbots Women's Scholarship

Description: High school graduate before September 1998, female, min. of 2 semesters as

undergraduate and financial need.

Website: www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen.

127. U.S. Bank Scholarship Program

Website: www.usbank.com/scholarship.

128. Women's Lifestyle Educational Fund Scholarship

Description: Peoria females, continuing education, graduate of Peoria area high school or

GED recipient.

Website: www.communityfoundationci.org/central-illinois-foundation-scholarship-

opportunities#WLEF.

129. Hurst Review Services/AACN Scholarship

Description: Hurst Review Services and AACN are partnering to offer a new scholarship

program to recognize and reward outstanding students in prelicensure nursing programs.

Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 will be distributed each Fall and Spring to

students enrolled in AACN member institutions.

Website: http://www.hurstreview.com/AACN/.

130. Certified Background.com Scholarship

Description: The new scholarship program provides $5,000 in support to outstanding

nursing students in baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral programs at AACN member

institutions. Eligible applicants must be admitted or enrolled in a nursing school

affiliated with CertifiedBackground.com or have submitted an application through

nursing’s centralized application service, NursingCAS (see

https://portal.nursingcas.org).

Deadline: Not Listed

Website: http://www.aacn.nche.edu/students/scholarships/certifiedbackground-

application.

131. Scholarship for Lutheran Nursing Students

Sponsor: Bethesda Lutheran Homes and Services, Inc.

Description: The Scholarship for Lutheran Nursing Students is open to active

communicant members of Lutheran Congregations who are sophomores, juniors or

seniors in an accredited school of nursing. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and be

able to document that a minimum of 100 work hours, volunteer and/or paid, have an

interest in working as a nurse in the field of developmental disabilities. Associates degree

nursing students who have completed their first year are also eligible.

Available at the following schools: Any

Website: http://www.blhs.org/

132. Male students check out American Assembly for Men in Nursing

Scholarship dates not announced yet. Check the website periodically. In 2013 scholarship

Website: http://aamn.org/

133. The Polish Women’s Civic Club Scholarship is an $500 to $3,500 Illinois

scholarship for students who have at least one parent of Polish descent.

Check the website periodically to see when the is.

134. The Greek Women’s University Club Scholarship is a $750 to $1,000 Illinois

scholarship for students of Greek descent.

Check the website periodically to see when the is.

135. The Korean-American Scholarship: Midwestern Region is an Illinois scholarship

offered to Korean-American students with awards ranging from $500 to $2,000.

Check the website periodically to see when the is.

136. The Italian American Chamber of Commerce Scholarship is a $1,000 Illinois

scholarship for students of Italian ancestry.

Check the website periodically to see when the is.

137. Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is for Illinois residents who are seeking an undergraduate

degree. Applicants should be accepted or enrolled at an accredited institution of higher

learning; this includes community colleges, private institutions, and certified vocational

training programs.

Website: http://www.csu.edu/financialaid/documents/IL-

BlkCaucus_ScholarshipForm.pdf

138. ILACHE Scholarship

Description: The Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) is pleased to

offer two $1000 scholarships to Latino/a students in Illinois who exhibit outstanding

commitment to learning, community service, and leadership. ILACHE is an action

oriented, independent advocacy group for Latinos in higher education in the areas of

access and equity as it relates to employment, college admission, and legislation in the

State of Illinois.

Website: www.ILACHE.com

139. Spanish American Cultural Center Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is available to students of Latino descent who are high

school graduates, graduating seniors or who are obtaining a GED from an institution

located in any of the following Illinois counties: Sangamon, Cass, Douglas, Champaign,

Macon, McLean or Morgan. This Scholarship is renewable for one additional year of

schooling after the initial year. To be eligible, the scholarship recipient must (1) continue

in the following school year as a full-time student, (2) maintain a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0

scale, (3) submit an application for renewal and (4) submit proof of enrollment.

Requirements

1 - Student must be of Latino descent (1st, 2nd or 3rd generation) with either the

applicant, a parent or grandparent born outside the USA.

2 - Be a high school graduate from one of the following Illinois counties, or have a GED

Certificate from an institution located in any of the following Illinois counties:

Sangamon, Cass, Douglas, Champaign, Macon, McLean or Morgan.

3 - Applicant must be no older than 20 years of age by September 1st of the coming

school year.

4 - Have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a non-weighted 4.0 scale.

5 - Attend school as a full-time student in the coming fall at an accredited community

college or four year college/university.

Website: https://www.scholarselect.com/scholarships/11000-2014-spanish-american-

cultural-center-scholarship

140. Arlington Heights Nurses Club Scholarship

Description: This scholarship is for residents of Arlington Heights, Illinois, who are

enrolled in a National League for Nursing (NLN) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing

Education (CCNE) accredited nursing program. To qualify for this scholarship,

applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum B average in all college

course work. Applicants must have successfully completed at least one clinical rotation in

nursing, be a CNA, or a LPN.

Website:http://www.ahnc.info/ARLINGTON%20HEIGHTS%20NURSES%20CLUB%2

0SCHOLARSHIP[2].htm