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.
Is there anyone who has gotten the scholarship and already completed the required work? Did you have to relocate? Do you still get paid for your work? How was the work environment?
Is there anyone who has gotten the scholarship and already completed the required work? Did you have to relocate? Do you still get paid for your work? How was the work environment?
I had the scholarship and got work before I even graduated. Every hospital and SNF in my entire state are approved facilities, so finding work with the scholarship is no harder than what regular new grads face! Yes, you get paid the same wages as a new grad without the scholarship would. There is nothing that is done on the facility's part other than some paperwork they have to sign confirming that you are woking for them...they are not affiliated with HRSA. The work environment will be dependant on the facility in which you get hired at and is completely independant of your HRSA status.
Are you required to find your own job within 6 months of graduation, or are job offers given to you? Does anyone know someone who has actually completed the required work for this scholarship program?
Are you required to find your own job within 6 months of graduation, or are job offers given to you? Does anyone know someone who has actually completed the required work for this scholarship program?
You are on your own for finding work. I'm about to graduate and there are way more options than I originally thought. Basically any non-profit hospital satisfies the requirement. I'm not worried about finding an approved facility... just finding a job... like all the other new grads out there! Good luck.
Me too! I filled out that email thing to get notified..but I don't want to trust that for something like this!! I'm sure I'll find out here first anyway..LOL thanks for the update hon!
No problem, I already have my essay and letters done. Lol. I hope it opebs this week. I was wondering when it opens this week. Ill post as soon as I find out...
samb0105
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Is there a list of hospitals you can work at?