Scholarships!!!

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Hello Marylanders!

I was wondering if we could put together a comprehensive list of scholarships that we know of. Supposedly, some outrageous amount of scholarship money goes uncollected each year, simply because it isn't sought out. So... I'll start :) Please add any good ones you know of! I personally am especially interested in scholarships offered by healthcare facilities in exchange for a service commitment upon graduation.

To that end, here's what I've been looking into.

-everything on the MHEC website, especially regarding nursing, but including delegate and senatorial scholarships.

-I'm aware that UMMC offers UMB (and I think also stevenson) BSN/CNL seniors (who are selected) $5000 towards tuition for an 18 month contract.

-I'm also under the impression that Suburban Hospital and some of the Medstar hospitals such programs, but am struggling to find said information.

-Lastly, I'm super interested in the NURSE CORPS scholarship program, but understand that it is extremely competitive, and requires an extremely low EFC (determined by your FAFSA) to even be considered. Also, it is not open to all types of programs; for instance, I believe accelerated programs are not accepted.

What do you guys know about scholarships?? Sharing is caring :)

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Hi! Unfortunately, I don't have much to add to your list (I've been looking at the MHEC website as well). I'm disqualified from a lot of the scholarships offered because a) I'm not a Maryland state resident and b) I already have previous bachelors degree. I've read that Saint Agnes and Mercy offer scholarships similar to UMMC's Clinical Scholars Program (i.e. you work at the hospital for the number of years which they provide you aid). I would just look up hospitals in the area that you think you might like working at eventually and see if they provide scholarship opportunities.

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I know that MedStar Montgomery offers a scholarship through their Woman's Board. It is just a general scholarship so you do not have to work there.

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I actually met a girl who was a recipient of the Nurse Corps scholarship and she was in an ABSN program! So they do accept those types of programs, fyi!

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Bumping this because I've been looking as well :(

I called the HRSA Nurse Corps people and they said if your EFC is higher than the preference (0-5k something) you can still apply...it's just that you won't be considered first. But she said they try to give scholarships until they run out of money so if you're like me and have an EFC above 5k (it really should be 0 as I'm quitting my job soon ugh. I dislike the FAFSA lol) it's worth a shot. 0% chance of not getting it if you don't apply so I'll taker a slim chance over nothing.

I also contacted all my state reps (4 total) and was sent scholarship applications. I got money from them in college for my first degree and it was like 2k a year so hopefully I can get something this time around--every little bit counts.

I'll have to look at loan repayment programs too.

Any other ideas??

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Specializes in critical care.

Salisbury University has a scholarship called the Lucy Tull Scholarship, which is renewable each year after you've been awarded it, and can be received during the pre-program years. Priority is given to local nursing students who intend to remain local nurses, and those with financial need. Anyone outside those qualifiers can be considered, though. It is a full scholarship, meaning it could pay all costs plus cost of living.

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Salisbury University has a scholarship called the Lucy Tull Scholarship, which is renewable each year after you've been awarded it, and can be received during the pre-program years. Priority is given to local nursing students who intend to remain local nurses, and those with financial need. Anyone outside those qualifiers can be considered, though. It is a full scholarship, meaning it could pay all costs plus cost of living.

Thanks for the info! I've been looking all over for school scholarships for Salisbury but I don't think I qualify cuz I'm not a resident of any of those counties. Do you know anyone who has gotten this scholarship?

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Specializes in critical care.
Thanks for the info! I've been looking all over for school scholarships for Salisbury but I don't think I qualify cuz I'm not a resident of any of those counties. Do you know anyone who has gotten this scholarship?

I did, actually. I started at a community college and transferred in my junior year, during which the scholarship wasn't being offered. I got it my senior year, though, along with a bright young lady who was a freshman. If you happen to live off campus, establish residency your first year, and if you think you'd like to stay here to work, apply for it the following year. Doesn't hurt to try!

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