Nursing Scholarships

This scholarship provides financial support to nursing students enrolled in accredited programs in Florida. Award amounts vary depending on the specific fund within the Florida Nurses Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Be enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
• Have completed at least one semester in your current nursing program by the June 1 deadline
• Have lived in Florida for at least one year and continue to reside in Florida during the scholarship term
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students

Application Process: Submit a completed application online at www.floridanurse.org including:

• Online application form with details on education, experience, and financial information, as well as statements of need and goals
• Two letters of reference on the official Florida Nurses Foundation form
• Proof of Florida residency (such as a driver’s license or voter registration card)
• An official transcript sent directly from your school by June 1

Deadline: June 1

Additional Information:

• Only complete applications will be reviewed
• Recipients may be required to repay funds if they withdraw before finishing the semester or year of the award
• Scholarship decisions are announced between August and September
• Recipients consent to publication of their award announcements and may be invited to an award ceremony depending on the year

The Georgia Nurses Foundation announces a call for applications for the annual Georgia Nurses Foundation and the Georgia Nurses Association scholarship awards. These programs include: the Katherine Pope Scholarship awarded by the Georgia Nurses Foundation; the Annie Lou Overton Scholarship for the Georgia Nurses Association.

These programs provide financial assistance to qualified applicants studying nursing in an accredited school, college or university. Applicants may be enrolled full or part-time in a graduate or undergraduate nursing program. Interested students must have a GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale in prior academic work and be able to verify financial need.

Scholarship funds are obtained through the tax-deductible contributions of nurses and supporters of nursing. The scholarships are awarded in minimum amounts of $500.00, in odd years only.

Priority will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Enrolled in a Georgia school, college or university
• Plans to practice professional nursing in Georgia following graduation
• RN to BSN completion for Annie Lou Overton Scholarship

the scholarship is offered  annually to a student pursuing nursing in a New Jersey college. Applicants must display a high level of academic achievement, leadership ability and must participate in enriching extracurricular activities. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.0 and must demonstrate financial need. The amount of the award is $2,500.

Annual awards for Dade County, Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited MSN NP program in Florida. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Statement of necessity, personal statement, and proof of residency must be included with application packet. 

This scholarship is awarded to a nurse (RN, LPN or LVN) who is pursuing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Applicants must be ENA members for a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to applying.

There are two scholarships annually; Preference to Marion County Residents, BSN generic students only, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
• Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
• Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
• Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
• Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society

The scholarship is to students from Hillsborough County who are pursuing a Geriatric RN or graduate program.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
• Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
• Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
• Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
• Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society

This fund was established to pay tribute to Dr. James S. Garrison and dedication to health care in Arkansas. Two $2,500 scholarships are available annually. All area students currently enrolled or beginning their education in a health related career field are invited to apply.

The scholarship was established in 2002 and will recognize a nurse practitioner student who demonstrates clinical competency, academic achievement and political activism, which Ms Gelman exemplified during her long and varied nursing career. Preference is given to applicants in an accredited PNP program or those with interest or experience in health policy or advocacy.

Annual awards for Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited Nursing program in Florida. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to a perioperative nurse returning to school in South Florida.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
• Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
• Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
• Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
• GPA requirements (unless otherwise designated by an individual fund): 2.5 minimum for undergraduate and 3.0 minimum for graduate
• Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society

Applicant must be an American Indian and Alaskan Native student who is pursuing a degree in science or public health.The Scholarship has a maximum award of $1,500, which is the average for all College Scholarships and Grants and it  is not automatically renewable. Students are eligible to apply on a yearly basis.

ENA Foundation academic scholarships offered are intended for licensed nurses who are current members of the Emergency Nurses Association. Emergency Nurses Association  Foundation Faculty Memorial Doctoral Scholarships is awarded to a nurse (RN) pursuing a doctoral degree in nursing (PhD or DNP) and applicants who are more than six months beyond the completion of all formal coursework and comprehensive examinations, are not eligible to apply for this scholarship. 

Applicant must be a RN, LPN, or LVN pursuing a bachelor's degree, must be an ENA member for a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to applying, and must submit typewritten application form, biographical sketch, personal statement, transcripts, and at least two references

Must be an emergency nurse (RN, LPN, or LVN) pursuing an advanced clinical practice degree to become a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse.  Applicants must be ENA members for a minimum of twelve (12) months prior to applying.

This scholarship is annually awarded to all BSN students of Florida resident of Indian River County.

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
• Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
• Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
• Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
• GPA requirements (unless otherwise designated by an individual fund): 2.5 minimum for undergraduate and 3.0 minimum for graduate
• Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society

60% of the scholarship is for ADN, BSN, MSN, PhD/DNS ARNP students and 40% to research grants in graduate program. Statement of necessity, personal statement, and proof of residency must be included with application packet. 

• Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
• Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
• Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
• Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
• GPA requirements (unless otherwise designated by an individual fund): 2.5 minimum for undergraduate and 3.0 minimum for graduate
• Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society

Preference to this scholarship will be given to a graduate student who has demonstrated a commitment to working with people with disabilities. Application requirements are essay,reference, transcript and medical verification of disability form.

Preference to this scholarship will be given to a nursing student who is employed at a Veteran's Hospital. Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution or university.

This scholarship will be awarded to a nursing student with a disability. Preference will be given to an undergraduate student, of Scottish descent, who has demonstrated a commitment to working with people with disabilities.

This scholarship is awarded once for students with a disability to continue their education in a nursing education program. Preference is given to undergraduate students. Applicants must demonstrate a serious commitment to the academic study of nursing and career excellence