Nursing Scholarships
Opportunities for Nursing Students
After College/AACN $10,000 Scholarship Fund
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
After College-AACN Scholarship Fund supports students seeking a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration given to students with goals of becoming a nurse educator; students completing an RN-to-BSN or RN-to-MSN program; and those enrolled in an accelerated program
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Varies; Sept, Dec, March, June
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
General scholarship application for UWB students, awarded based on financial need and merit.
Amount: $750.$3,500
Deadline: Nov, April
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Various scholarships available for occupational nurses
Scholarships to attend National Professional Conference
Amount: $1,500-$2,500
Deadline: January
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Applicants must be currently enrolled in state-approved schools of nursing with financial need
Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Amount: $1,000-$5,000
Deadline: January
WSNA (Washington State Nurse Association) Association
Undergraduate Students
Scholarships to students preparing for a career as registered nurses in Washington state. Undergraduate and graduate applicants must be enrolled/ admitted in an approved program leading to an associate or baccalaureate nursing degree
Amount: $1,000 (Minimum)
Deadline: February
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Cherokee Uniforms offers up to 10 scholarships annually for nursing students
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March
Ebony Nurses Association of Tacoma
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Applicants must be of African-American heritage and Washington state residents
Applicant must be enrolled in the School of Nursing. Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
Gallagher Student Health Careers Scholarship Program
Undergraduate Students
Scholarship opportunity for undergraduate student at an accredited institution pursuing health related career. Demonstrate financial need. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May
Minority Nurse Faculty Scholarship
Graduate Students
The Johnson & Johnson/AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars program provides financial support to graduate nursing students from minority backgrounds
Applicants agree to teach in a school of nursing after graduation. Students must be enrolled full-time; preference is given to students in doctoral programs.
Amount: $18,000
Deadline: May
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
Dr. Ilduara Murillo-Rode Scholarship Award
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Various need based scholarships available for Hispanic students
Students must be NAHN members currently enrolled in a baccalaureate or graduate nursing program with at least 3.0 GPA
Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Amount: Varies
Deadline: May, March
NURSE Corps Scholarship Program
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program–funding in exchange for 2 years of service in a critical shortage facility exchange after graduation, may pay for full cost of college education. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents
Priority given to applicants with the greatest financial need
Amount: Full tuition/fees and stipend
Deadline: May
King County Nurses Association
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Twelve scholarships awarded. Be currently enrolled in nursing program as described in the categories above.Maintain a minimum an average 3.0 GPA. Maintain a permanent address in King County or be enrolled in a nursing program located in King County
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: Varies
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Honor society for nursing students
Offers multiple scholarships
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Additional Resources:
Scholarship database for nursing scholarships.
Scholarship database for nursing scholarships that allows students to search scholarships by state, undergraduate/graduate, GPA requirements, gender and ethnicity.
Grants up to $20,000 to women in financial need over the age of 18 who are U.S citizens, permanent residents or refugees.
Offers Child Care Grants and accompanying education grants to families with at least one parent in school full time. Each family receives a $300 grant and up to $1,300 per child for child care. Applicants must be U.S citizens or permanent residents and must maintain a 2.0 GPA each quarter.
UW Nursing Financial Support Blog
Central location where students at the UW School of Nursing can find information about outside scholarships, educational opportunities, and upcoming/available student positions. Subscribe at: http://nursing.uw.edu/admissions/financial-support-blog.
Scholarship Resources
Academic Year
- Opportunities for Pre-Major Students
- Opportunities for Rising Juniors
- Opportunities for Rising Seniors
- Opportunities for Graduate Students
Major Specific
- Business Scholarships
- Community Psychology
- Education Scholarships
- Environmental Science/Studies
- Health Studies Scholarships
- Law, Economics, and Public Policy
- Nursing Scholarships
- STEM Scholarships
Identity Focused
- African American Opportunities
- International Students
- Latinx Opportunities
- Native American Opportunities
- Pacific Islander Opportunities
- Undocumented Students