Official National Nursing Grants & Scholarships
Paying for a nursing degree, like any other educational degree, is a major expense. However, because the United States is experiencing a shortage in nursing staff, several national organizations offer grants and scholarships to encourage more people to enter the field. These options provide monies in varied amounts and help recipients offset the high cost of their education.
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Sigma Theta Tau International/National League for Nursing Grant
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Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) is a national honorary society for nurses. And in conjunction with the National League for Nursing (NLN), it offers a grant program to nursing students. The STTI/NLN Grant was created to advance nursing education and research. Each year, the grant gives up to $5,000 to a recipient. The recipient does not have to be a member of either STTI or NLN, though such membership is viewed favorably. To qualify, applicants must be registered nurses with a master's or doctoral degree, or pursuing an advanced degree.
ENA Academic Scholarship Opportunities
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Since 1991, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation has offered financial assistance through the Academic Scholarship Opportunities program. The organization aims to support the career and educational growth of emergency-care nurses. Its Academic Scholarship Opportunities program is available to undergraduate and graduate nursing students pursuing a degree on either a full-time or part-time basis. Only ENA Foundation members can apply, and they must have been members for at least 12 months. They must also have a 3.0 GPA or more. When applying, candidates must submit a transcript and recommendation letters. Selected candidates will receive anywhere between $2,500 and $5,000.
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Chi Eta Phi Scholarships
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Although it is a professional nursing sorority, Chi Eta Phi members include women and men. The organization has given out over $50,000 in annual scholarships to African-Americans. The national chapter offers the Aliene Carrington Ewell Scholarship and the Mabel Keaton Staupers National Scholarship Award. Undergraduate students can apply for the Aliene Carrington Ewell Scholarship, while the Mabel Keaton Staupers National Scholarship Award is open to students pursuing a masters or Ph.D. in nursing science.
HOSA Scholarships
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The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a national organization created to support nursing education and health-care delivery for patients. It is endorsed by both the U.S. Department of Health and the Association for Career and Technical Education. HOSA provides numerous scholarship opportunities for its members, including the National Consortium on Health Science Education Scholarship, the Delmar Scholarship, the Philip R. Patton Scholarship and the HOSA General Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are open to HOSA members that plan to further their education by pursuing advanced master's or doctoral degrees.
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References
- Sigma Theta Tau International: Sigma Theta Tau International/ National League for Nursing Grant (NLN)
- Emergency Nurses Association Foundation: 2011 Academic Scholarship Opportunities
- University of Arkansas for Medical Services: College of Nursing - Scholarships
- Minority Nurse: Diamond Jubilee
- Health Occupations Students of America: Scholarship Application
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