The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

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The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

The HRSA nursing scholarship is available now. I just submitted my application although I'm probably a long shot.

How to Apply for a Scholarship

If you're interested in pursuing a career in healthcare, you may be eligible for a scholarship through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The HRSA Scholarship Program is designed to support students in various healthcare disciplines who are committed to serving underserved communities and helping to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in those areas.

HRSA offer scholarships to help pay for health professions' education.

All Scholarship awardees will provide a one-year service commitment for each year of scholarship support received.

The application cycle typically opens in late Winter or early Spring and closes in late Spring or early Summer, so be sure to check the website regularly for updates.

Scholarship requirements:

To be eligible for the HRSA Scholarship, you must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited program that leads to a degree in one of the following disciplines:

  • Nursing (including RN, ADN, BSN, and graduate-level nursing programs)
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Certified Nurse-Midwife

You must also be a U.S. citizen, a national, or permanent resident. 

Have no federal judgment liens and service commitment.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for scholarship through the HRSA's online application system.

Scholarship award covers:

  • Tuition and Eligible Fees
  • A monthly stipend for living expenses
  • An annual other reasonable costs payment

If you have any questions about the program or the application process, the HRSA offers resources and support to help guide you through the process. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive financial assistance while pursuing your dream of a career in healthcare and serving those in need.

Application Checklist for the NHSC Scholarship Program

There continues to be a need for nurses throughout the United States.
Apply for a Scholarship Today!

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I'm applying too. I can't remember how many dependents I have on my W-4, 0 or 1, so I have to wait until Monday to find out so I can submit it. My EFC isn't 0 so getting that scholarship is a long shot for me too but I'm just hoping that maybe I'm one of the few not in the first funding group that get it. That would be so awesome.

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I'm in the process of doing the supplemental paperwork for the scholarship and am having trouble. I can get the required people to write letters on my behalf, but I always seem to mess up the "essay" portions of applications (if 2500 characters can even be called an essay). I hope I figure out what to write soon.

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I applied as well. At the end of my application it said i was not qualified for the first preference and i don't have to fill out the supplement form, and wait for follow up email. I think i will call to make sure if that is correct.

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I wasn't qualified last year, but I finally am this year! It sucks that it's based on your EFC - I'm in school full-time, working full-time, and trying to support my wife and 3 kids. Last year we were told no b/c I was working too much. Thank goodness - my school schedule has required me to cut back my hours, and now we're eligible!

Does anyone know - do most of the people in the first priority funding group get money, or is it still competitive there like based on your essays or whatever?

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:up:It seems like the entire process is different this year. It actually seems like you are applying and qualifying for a scholarship rather than taking a big chance without much hope.

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Don't you think the numbers sound great? 500 awards, and last year only 481 applicants! I think that sounds WONDERFUL!

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Is it 2,500 characters WITH spaces or WITHOUT spaces?

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I just finished turning in my application with supplementals and an EFC of 0. How likely am I to get it and would they be doing a lottery just in case more applicants with the same criteria apply?

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Did y'all send all your supplemental forms in one packet?

Or did you get your evaluation letters sent directly there? Or did you have the individuals give the letters to y'all so you could mail it all together?

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im a bit confused on how they require you to work at a clinic, hospital, etc that have a critical shortage of nurses, what does this mean? do you have to work somewhere where they want you to work or what if you dont get hired??

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I got my recommendations given to me and then I sent it with all the other documents in a manila envelope...I don't trust having stuff sent out of order to a gov't agency :p

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