Grants for RN School
Brain Track, an online directory of colleges and universities, estimates that 2.5 million registered nursing jobs are filled annually in the United States, making RNs the most populous members of the health care system. These needed nurses must first get through registered nursing training, which, like all schooling, can be costly. A number of programs offer funding for RN students to pursue their educational goals.
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Hurst Review Services
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Hurst Review Services, in conjunction with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, offers two scholarships each year to nursing students.
Each scholarship is worth $2,500, and they are awarded to one student twice per year with two separate application deadlines. The scholarships are merit-based, recognizing academic excellence in nursing studies.
Eligible applicants must be enrolled in an RN program at an AACN-member school. Students who attend educational institutions that are not registered with the AACN will not be considered for the scholarships.
Students must complete an online application, complete with a short essay regarding career goals and qualifications. Finalists for the scholarship may also be asked to submit letters of recommendation, previous awards and honors and any published material for consideration.
Hurst Review Services
111 South Railroad Ave.
Brookhaven, MS 39601
601-833-1961
hurstreview.com
Scholarship America
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The Scholarship America program offers a wide range of funding opportunities for students, and offers a Back to School nursing scholarship for RN students.
The program offers two scholarships of $2,500 each to nurses who are returning to school after taking time off. Eligible nurses can be enrolled in an RN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program.
Applications and guidelines are available each year through the Scholarship America web site.
Scholarship America
1550 American Blvd. E.
Suite 155
Minneapolis, MN 55425
800-279-2083
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American Assembly for Men in Nursing
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The American Assembly for Men in Nursing provides a number of educational scholarships designed to promote male involvement in the registered nursing field.
The AAMN/Johnson and Johnson Scholarship offers $1,000 to male pre-RN students working towards an RN degree or current RNs enrolled in graduate nursing education programs
The Jadeh Moore Student Nurse Essay Contest offers $500 for responses to essay prompts by students working towards RN eligibility. The prompt changes each year.
Guidelines and deadlines for these scholarships can vary by year; consult AAMN's web site for further details.AAMN
P.O. Box 130220
Birmingham, AL 35213
205-956-0146
aamn.org
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