The HRSA Nursing Scholarship

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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.
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slimlady727 - congrats, how awesome!!! did they check your credit? if so, which reporting agency had it on there?

i didnt check my credit, but i'll look to see if they did! thanks!!

Specializes in Neuro ICU.
i got an email this morning to fill out the necessary paperwork!!

me too! exciting!!

me too! exciting!!

congrats!!

:yeah:

im filing out all of my paperwork now and will be faxing it asap!!

Me too! Exciting!!

ME THREE!!! VERY EXCITING!! Mine says to fill out the contract and "IF accepted"... seems kinda preliminary still. Either way I'm STOKED! Good luck everyone, I know we have all been anxiously awaiting this day.:yeah:

me three!!! very exciting!! mine says to fill out the contract and "if accepted"... seems kinda preliminary still. either way i'm stoked! good luck everyone, i know we have all been anxiously awaiting this day.:yeah:

thats why i want to send in the info asap!!!

congrats to you!

Specializes in Neuro ICU.
ME THREE!!! VERY EXCITING!! Mine says to fill out the contract and "IF accepted"... seems kinda preliminary still. Either way I'm STOKED! Good luck everyone, I know we have all been anxiously awaiting this day.:yeah:

It is preliminary still - the acceptance decision form says that this stuff is being sent out to finalists and alternatives. So, it's not sure thing yet, but it's a good step in the right direction.

I'm hoping this means the final decisions will be sooner than September, certainly! I'm too lazy to check this against last year's thread - at what point did these banking/"accept or decline" things go out last year? I remember they were quite a bit earlier than final decisions, but I don't remember last year's group hearing anything at all in July.

it is preliminary still - the acceptance decision form says that this stuff is being sent out to finalists and alternatives. so, it's not sure thing yet, but it's a good step in the right direction.

i'm hoping this means the final decisions will be sooner than september, certainly! i'm too lazy to check this against last year's thread - at what point did these banking/"accept or decline" things go out last year? i remember they were quite a bit earlier than final decisions, but i don't remember last year's group hearing anything at all in july.

well the email said the decisions will be made july 30th, so hopefully we'll know by the mid august! :D

Specializes in Neuro ICU.
well the email said the decisions will be made july 30th, so hopefully we'll know by the mid august! :D

all mine says is that the documents must be in by july 30... nothing about the decisions. i mean, i don't see why they can't figure out finalists vs. alternatives in the meantime then double-check who was good and got their paperwork done on 8/1, but... well, i'll give them the benefit of the doubt on their efficiency, but i'm not holding my breath either. ;)

All mine says is that the documents must be in by July 30... nothing about the decisions. I mean, I don't see why they can't figure out finalists vs. alternatives in the meantime then double-check who was good and got their paperwork done on 8/1, but... well, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt on their efficiency, but I'm not holding my breath either. ;)

What did the subject say in the email? I mean was it an email you could recognize??

I didn't get anything. Bummer.

Specializes in Neuro ICU.
What did the subject say in the email? I mean was it an email you could recognize??

Yeah, the subject is "FW: Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) Decision" from "HRSA BCRS Nursing Scholarship Program". Hard to miss!

Specializes in Neuro ICU.
I didn't get anything. Bummer.

It looks to me like they've got one 'master' email that they're forwarding out to individuals or groups. It may be staggered - there are going to be a lot of us...

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