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.
I didn't get a third email yet, but the first email was definitely NOT a mistake. They wouldn't send out an email requesting documents to be faxed, that just doesn't make sense. Those reps give different info every time someone calls. I'm not even sure why people are still calling them and asking them questions. They obviously have no clue.
Hmmm, we have the same analyst and I didn't get one. But I'm not going to worry since it's really not anything important.
I called her, but I never figured she would call me back anyway. I'm just glad they say they will call if they are missing anything. I would hate to miss out on something because even though I faxed it but the person on the other end "lost" my stuff and it never made it.
I'm not going to reapply for this either. It was a lot of work, all for nothing. I can see no reason why I shouldn't have gotten it. I have an EFC of 0, I'm full time, I have a high GPA, I had good essays and reference letters. If they didn't give me one this year, I can't see why they would give me one next year.
i understand that this is a roller coaster, and frustrating and upsetting, but I think we all need to practice some patience and grace.
We have applied for a scholarship which we KNEW we might not get. It seems that we should all work very hard to demonstrate positive attitudes and gratitude for the mere existence of the program, rather than entitled attitudes because we feel we deserve the scholarship and are mad that we didn't get it.
I'm not going to reapply for this either. It was a lot of work, all for nothing. I can see no reason why I shouldn't have gotten it. I have an EFC of 0, I'm full time, I have a high GPA, I had good essays and reference letters. If they didn't give me one this year, I can't see why they would give me one next year.
I really don't believe that they used the essays, references or the GPA. I think it was a waste of time. Not only did I have essays, very high GPA and references but I have also spent half of my work life working with low income families not including my volunteering. I am also a single mother with a 0 EFC. The whole point of the scholarship was for it to go to those who had interest in working with the underprivileged, not just that you have a 0 EFC.
i got the third email too, she wasnt my original analyst. on monday night i got another email from her stating i was a finalist/alternate after i faxed in my documents.
i understand that this is a roller coaster, and frustrating and upsetting, but I think we all need to practice some patience and grace.
We have applied for a scholarship which we KNEW we might not get. It seems that we should all work very hard to demonstrate positive attitudes and gratitude for the mere existence of the program, rather than entitled attitudes because we feel we deserve the scholarship and are mad that we didn't get it.
peace.
I imagine that is mighty easy to say when it comes from someone who did get a notification.
They never said GPA was a factor in getting the scholarship. They may have asked for it on the school verification form, but the main thing that they required was an EFC of 0. I'm sorry, but just because I don't have a "Very high GPA" doesn't mean I don't deserve this. I had a great GPA until I started nursing school and half of my original class is gone because they failed out, so I am grateful for my ever-so-dwindling GPA.
Actually they did say that it was going to be a competitive scholarship this year and that it was for people who had a desire to work with the underprivileged. That is why all of the essays were around working with the underprivileged and your past experience working with the underprivileged.
No one said that having a higher GPA made anyone more deserving. I just would like to know exactly how they chose recipients.
Thank you..... I only said it was obvious that is not what they looked at but the primary purpose of this scholarship is to get people who want to work in the underprivileged sector through school. I believe they chose like they have all other years, luck of the draw.
They have made it very clear that just because you got an email didn't mean you were getting the scholarship. And reading through last years posts they sent out on more then one occasion emails so I wouldn't give up hope.
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maybe its because I emailed her??