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.
Congrats to everyone going to nursing school, scholarship or no scholarship.
For those who did get the scholarship (so it seems), did you have exceptional achievements (and/or lots of volunteering, etc) in your application? What is your gpa? I'm just trying to get a general idea for next year. Thanks!
The two most important factors in getting a HRSA scholarship is that you are in or have gotten into a nursing program and that your EFC is 0 (low-income).
Wow after reading all of these posts I dont think i have a chance in the least bit.... I dont even know who the hell my analyst is... not sure if thats a big deal or not.
I do know that i met the income guidelines and am in nursing school right now so...eh i wont stress...
but i do have a question for all of you... how long was your essay answer... im a short sweet and to the point kinda girl, but now i am thinking that it may effect me... mine were max a paragraph each... eek! ok i just said i wasnt going to stress and now im contradicting my self! haha
wow after reading all of these posts i dont think i have a chance in the least bit.... i dont even know who the hell my analyst is... not sure if thats a big deal or not.
i do know that i met the income guidelines and am in nursing school right now so...eh i wont stress...
but i do have a question for all of you... how long was your essay answer... im a short sweet and to the point kinda girl, but now i am thinking that it may effect me... mine were max a paragraph each... eek! ok i just said i wasnt going to stress and now im contradicting my self! haha
your income guidelines were on your sar (student aid report) that you had to submit with your application. if you rec'd an email on july 19th regarding faxing in documents, the analyst was the person who sent it. my essay was a paragraph each, which i wrote right before heading to the post office.
My essays were about 3 paragraphs each, about 1 page 12 font, double spaced per essay, for a total three pages of essays. Still waiting to hear from the HRSA, I checked my credit report, no inquiries yet, has any one else received inquiries on their credit report?
My essays were each about a page, and I worked on them for probably two weeks before finalizing. I haven't had my credit checked, but I did receive all the e-mails thus far.
My essays were about 3 paragraphs each, about 1 page 12 font, double spaced per essay, for a total three pages of essays. Still waiting to hear from the HRSA, I checked my credit report, no inquiries yet, has any one else received inquiries on their credit report?
I should add that I also have received all emails sent as of yet.
My essays were a paragraph maybe a little longer. But I had some read them on multiple occasions before they were sent in. I have received all emails, but too my knowledge my credit hadn't been checked, but I am not checking it anymore. I am just waiting to see. Hopefully decisions will be made soon.
My credit was checked on 8/3 (yesterday) from CBC/DHHS/BPHC...which might indicate that they are a ways off from making decisions. I also rec'd the email on 7/19.
Another thing I noticed...when I went into "modify" my information (ie, address, phone, email etc)...when I hit save and continue nothing changes...it all stays the same. Can anyone else successfully "modify" their information?
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The two most important factors in getting a HRSA scholarship is that you are in or have gotten into a nursing program and that your EFC is 0 (low-income).