FNSNA Nursing Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by National Student Nurses Association
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Eligibility extends to students who are currently enrolled and have matriculated in a state-recognized nursing program that leads to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree, or are enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;
- Matriculation refers to the student's application and acceptance into a state-recognized nursing program. (Eligibility to apply requires graduation after July 1, 2025.)
- Pre-nursing students who are taking preparatory courses for matriculation into a nursing program are also eligible;
- Students must be currently attending classes and taking a minimum of six (6) credits per semester;
- Participation in nursing school organizations and/or community health activities is required;
- Applicants must show academic excellence;
- Financial need must be demonstrated;
- Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or an Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number;
- High school students are not eligible to apply;
- Funding is not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. (Students in a Master’s direct-entry nursing program are eligible)
AVAILABLE FUNDING
The NSNA Foundation provides over $500,000 in scholarships annually. Each scholarship can provide up to $10,000.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance, financial need, and participation in nursing student organizations and health-related community activities. Additional requirements may be set by certain sponsors.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TIMELINE
The scholarships will be awarded in the spring of 2025 for use in the summer school of 2025 and the 2025 – 2026 academic year.
SELECTION COMMITTEE
The NSNA Foundation appoints a committee of faculty and students to select the scholarship recipients.
APPLICATION AVAILABILITY
The online scholarship application for the 2025-2026 academic year will be accessible from September 9, 2024.
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