The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

[Rags2Riches RN]

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.

• Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
• Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program
• National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

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!

[zephyr9]

All,

I feel like the wind's been knocked out of me. I worked my butt off on the NSP application essays, ran around to get the documentation needed, and felt great when I got a good, solid application submitted on time.

But my academic advisor did not send in the letter of recommendation.

I was just told by the HRSA call center that they do not accept any documents after the deadline.

Calm down. Readjust. Re-orient.

[jenny2013]

oh my sorry to here that... you should try talkn to a supervisor at hrsa

[zephyr9]

How in the world would I find one? Three times today, I called to address the issue, try to find out who I could appeal to: each time, after being on hold for 10 minutes, the person who got on the line asked me for my name, then, "Hello? Hello?" like they could not hear me speaking. DIsconnect. My phone works fine. I got so frustrated I gave up, my mental health was at stake at that moment.

The crazy thing is, the first time I called, just to ask if they WOULD take a document later, if there was some grace period, and they told me "no," I then checked my e-mail, and saw that my academic advisor had JUST faxed the letter of recommendation. Today. This morning. Exactly 18 hours late.

I may try again tomorrow, or I may not.

My DBF said, "Well, maybe it's not meant to be...maybe someone else needs it more than you do." I agreed with him...I can accept that. But I'm still sore!

Open for any ideas....anyone?

And is there another HRSA scholarship thread somewhere else? Other than you, jenny2013, this thread has been eerily silent for almost a week!

[morningdew]

There's a 2011-2012 thread on this board @ https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/2011-2012-hrsa-523072.html

[guest_57352]

Did anyone with an EXPENSIVE program get this? If so, what cost and what were your grades, etc. My accelerated program is 70K...

[RNsoontobe09]

I thought I had read somewhere in last years posts that someone had gotten the scholarship from the 2nd preference, Hope u still applied, I DID! Hoping and Praying!

[NMWayah]

Does anyone know of any other scholarships like the HRSA scholarship. i missed the june 1 deadline sadly but i wondered if anyone had other suggestions for programs i can apply for scholarship or grant.

Thank you

[breezy7, BSN, RN]

Same here! I'd love to find a resource for nursing/pre-nursing scholarships.

[yshell12]

Has anybody heard anything this past week? Just wondering.

[Ollie2011]

I've heard that people who made the first cut were contacted about 2 weeks ago. Apparently they are still awarding a few more scholarships but not many. I haven't heard back so I'm assuming I was not chosen.

[sunsetlove28]

Only $4,975.80 was deposited into my account

Did they say why it took so long?

[dannigrace17]

Just recently accepted the hrsa scholarship. Part of the program is that I must work for two years in a critical nurse shortage hospital upon graduation. I am from Ohio and am completely fine with relocating after I graduate next year but have no idea what to expect. I can't find a listing online of critical nurse shortage hospitals and was wondering if anyone had some info/advice? Hrsa simply says to ask hospitals when I go on interviews to see if they fit into the qualifications. This seems weird to me. Wouldn't it be easier to apply to places that I know are critically staffed? Anyway thanks for the help!