Nursing Scholarships?

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Can anyone tell me where I can find scholarships for BSN students that do not already have an RN license? I have been searching, but most say you have to have an RN license and working on your BSN. I am fresh in college and this is my first degree. I have already applied for university scholarships at the school I go to, and will be applying for FAFSA. But are there any outside scholarships that I would be eligible to apply for?

Thanks,

Laura

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I don't know about nursing scholarships; I had a hrad time finding them also. I do have a suggestion though: try to find a nursing assistant position within a nursing home or hospital. many of these facilities will train you, while you are obtaining some experience for your chosen career. most facilities have scholarships and tuition reimbursement.

If this is not an option for you, don't worry about it, take the loans and grants. After graduation, many hospitials, especially teaching hospitals, will offer to pay 25-50% of your loans off for a contracted tenure agreement. Mine was 25% with 12 months consecutive employment. A new grad I work with signed a contract for 2 years tenure and the facility is paying 50% on her school loans after the completion of the contract. if you don't like the facility you can leave, but they won't pay on the loan. It was a pretty good deal for me!!!

Hope this helps! and Good luck!!!!!

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http://www.discovernursing.com/scholarship_search.asp

I had to look long and hard but I did find a few that are for "new" RN students.

Good luck.

Also, do a google search for nursing scholarships, there are a ton out there.

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