Scholarships

This scholarship is awarded to Occupational Therapy students on the basis of academic excellence and financial aid.

Scholarship(s) will be awarded each year to a physical therapy student(s) enrolled in the University on the basis of academic promise and financial need. Priority will be given to first year students.

Healthcare Leaders Scholarship offers a scholarship for students entering or currently pursuing an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Students must be at least 17 years of age and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (opens in new tab) offers scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students attending an HACU member or partner college or university.

Indian Health Service (IHS) (opens in new tab) administers a program to help repay undergraduate and graduate loans of health professionals in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs.

National Health Service Corps (opens in new tab), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has information about scholarships and loan repayment programs for health care professionals who practice in a medically underserved area.

Tillman Military Scholars (opens in new tab) program supports our nation’s active and veteran service members and their spouses by removing financial barriers to completing a degree program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees but also other needs, including housing and child care.

TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship Program (opens in new tab) awards a total of $250,000 in scholarship funds to 40 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing an education in health care. 

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) (opens in new tab) offers Continuing Professional Development Scholarships to help members enrich their careers and acquire knowledge and skills beyond traditional academic nursing education. A limited number of scholarships for specific academic courses are awarded.

American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) (opens in new tab) announces the availability of graduate fellowships for American Indian and Alaska Native students from federally recognized U.S. tribes.

A Nurse I am Scholarship by Cherokee Uniforms (opens in new tab) awards up to 10 $2,000 scholarships to nursing students. Scholarship details, rules and requirements, instructions, the essay question, and helpful tools and resources can be found at www.ANurseIAm.com (opens in new tab).

Army Nurse Corps Benefits (opens in new tab) provides full scholarships for students interested in becoming a nurse anesthetist as well as the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program in exchange for active duty service in the U.S. Army.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers continuing professional development scholarships to help members enrich their careers and acquire knowledge and skills beyond traditional academic nursing education. A limited number of scholarships for specific academic courses will continue to be awarded.

American Assembly for Men in Nursing Foundation (opens in new tab) and Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future are offering a new $1,000 scholarship program for male students pursuing professional nursing education programs.

California East Bay Oncology Nursing Society offers a $1,000 scholarship program for an undergraduate nursing student who has an interest in oncology nursing.

Chi Eta Phi Sorority Inc.  (opens in new tab)awards $50,000 annually in scholarships at the national, regional, and local levels to minority nursing students.

Council of Graduate Schools (opens in new tab) maintains a list of graduate fellowship opportunities for those entering graduate programs. Read eligibility requirements carefully to see how best to market your nursing graduate study.

Disadvantaged Faculty Loan Repayment Program (FLRP) (opens in new tab) provides for repayment of education loans for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to serve for at least two years as faculty members at eligible health professions and nursing schools.

DiversityNursing.com (opens in new tab), a niche website for nurses from student nurses up to CNO's, is offering a $5,000 education award.  You must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited school of nursing in a professional registered nurse program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree or diploma) OR work full-time, part-time or per diem as a registered nurse, LPN, nurse practitioner or nurse leader/administrator at a U.S.-based organization.

ExceptionalNurse.com (opens in new tab) awards a $500 Anna May Rolando scholarship to a qualified student with a disability. Preference is given to graduate students.

Healthcare Leaders Scholarship offers a scholarship for students entering or currently pursuing an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Students must be at least 17 years of age and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (opens in new tab) offers scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students attending an HACU member or partner college or university.

Indian Health Service (IHS) (opens in new tab) administers a program to help repay undergraduate and graduate loans of health professionals in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs.

March of Dimes (opens in new tab) awards scholarships to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing.

MinuteClinic (opens in new tab) awards up to 30 nurse practitioner scholarships at $2,500 each and up to five doctor of nursing practice scholarships at $5,000 each.

National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN) (opens in new tab) offers scholarships for members pursuing a BSN or graduate degree in neonatal nursing or nursing administration.

National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) (opens in new tab) offers a Student Nurse of the Year award to an NBNA member in pursuit of a baccalaureate or other advanced nursing degree.

National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)/AcademyHealth Health Policy Fellowship (opens in new tab) is designed for two selected scholars to work collaboratively with NCHS staff on a wide range of projects. Over the course of this 13-month program, fellows will conduct new and innovative analyses as well as participate in developmental and health policy activities related to the design and content of future NCHS surveys. All applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the online "Statement of Interest" form prior to applying. Once the form has been submitted, AcademyHealth and NCHS staff will follow up to provide both guidance on the proposal and assistance on the application process. To learn more about the Health Policy Fellowship, please visit www.academyhealth.org/nchs (opens in new tab).

National Health Service Corps (opens in new tab), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has information about scholarships and loan repayment programs for health care professionals who practice in a medically underserved area.

NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program (opens in new tab), formerly the Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP), helps alleviate the shortage of nurses across the country by offering loan repayment assistance to registered nurses and advance practice nurses, such as nurse practitioners, working at Critical Shortage facilities and nurse faculty employed at accredited schools of nursing. Program participants receive up to 60 percent of their qualifying student loans in exchange for a 2-year service commitment – and an additional 25 percent of their original loan balance for an optional third year.

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program (NCSP) (opens in new tab), formerly the Nursing Scholarship Program, helps students complete their nursing education by paying tuition, fees, other education costs while providing a monthly living stipend. The program is open to full-time nursing students accepted or enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs at accredited schools located in the U.S. Upon graduation, scholarship program members fulfill a service commitment at a Critical Shortage Facility.

Nurse Practitioner Health Association (opens in new tab) offers a variety of scholarships ($1,000 to $5,000 awards) to students in nurse practitioner programs for outstanding research, leadership, and academic achievements. 

Nurses' Educational Funds, Inc. (opens in new tab) offers a scholarship for nurses enrolled in an accredited master's or doctoral level nursing program.

Nursing Economic$ Foundation (opens in new tab) awards up to four $5,000 scholarships to registered nurses in a masters or doctoral nursing program with an emphasis on administration or management for the upcoming school year. 

Nursing Home Abuse (opens in new tab) awards a $5,000 scholarship, exclusively for US students pursuing a degree that will help combat nursing home abuse. The scholarship will cover non-tuition related expenses such as rent, childcare, textbooks, utilities, and groceries for the academic year.

Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Fellowship  (opens in new tab)awards $1,000 to $7,500 to students committed to the nurse educator role. This scholarship is offered through The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association.

Sigma Theta Tau International/The Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science (opens in new tab) awards one $5,000 research grant to encourage qualified nurses to improve the health of the world’s people through research. Eligible candidates must be a member in good standing of both STTI and CANS and hold at minimum a master's degree or equivalent.

Tillman Military Scholars (opens in new tab) program supports our nation’s active and veteran service members and their spouses by removing financial barriers to completing a degree program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees but also other needs, including housing and child care.

The Oncology Nursing Society Foundation (opens in new tab) awards academic scholarships specifically for students pursuing a master's or doctoral degree or a post-master's certificate.

TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship Program (opens in new tab) awards a total of $250,000 in scholarship funds to 40 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing an education in health care. 

The State Nursing Assumption Program of Loans for Education (SNAPLE) (opens in new tab) program offers up to $25,000 in loan repayments for nurses serving as faculty at a regionally accredited colleges or universities in California.

Scholarships will be awarded to third or fourth year  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine students at CSPM on the basis of financial need, engagement in extracurricular activities, and academic performance. While recipients must be in good academic standing, their grade point average will not be the determining factor for scholarship eligibility.  Preference will be given to financially needy students who are active in " student life" as evidenced by participation in extracurricular activities such as student leadership, community volunteer work, or the University work-study program.

Scholarships will be awarded to DPM students.

Scholarships will be awarded to third or fourth year  Doctor of Podiatric Medicine students at CSPM on the basis of financial need,  engagement in extracurricular activities, and academic performance. While recipients must be in good academic standing, their grade point average will not be the determining factor for scholarship eligibility.  Preference will be given to financially needy students who are active in " student life" as evidenced by participation in extracurricular activities such as student leadership, community volunteer work, or the University work-study program.

Scholarships will be awarded to first year, entering students enrolled in the CSPM who have a 3.5 or higher grade point average.  Financial need will not be considered in the awarding criteria.

Scholarships will be awarded to podiatric medicine students only, in priority order: 1) a Black female student(s), 2) a Black male student(s), 3) a Mexican female student(s), 4) a Mexican male student, or, 5) to an underrepresented student(s) who has few options to secure financial support. All students must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need.

Healthcare Leaders Scholarship offers a scholarship for students entering or currently pursuing an educational program related to nursing or medicine. Students must be at least 17 years of age and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (opens in new tab) offers scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students attending an HACU member or partner college or university.

Indian Health Service (IHS) (opens in new tab) administers a program to help repay undergraduate and graduate loans of health professionals in return for full-time clinical service in Indian health programs.

National Health Service Corps (opens in new tab), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has information about scholarships and loan repayment programs for health care professionals who practice in a medically underserved area.

Tillman Military Scholars (opens in new tab) program supports our nation’s active and veteran service members and their spouses by removing financial barriers to completing a degree program of choice. The scholarships cover not only direct study-related expenses such as tuition and fees but also other needs, including housing and child care.

TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship Program (opens in new tab) awards a total of $250,000 in scholarship funds to 40 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing an education in health care.