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.
Didn't someone post here that this yet due to more money they are going to award 613 scholarships?? How come now they are saying 500. I remembered someone here posted a quote on that particular.
Didn't someone post here that this yet due to more money they are going to award 613 scholarships?? How come now they are saying 500. I remembered someone here posted a quote on that particular.
I remember that too, but I don't know if it was official or not...
Didn't someone post here that this yet due to more money they are going to award 613 scholarships?? How come now they are saying 500. I remembered someone here posted a quote on that particular.
Yes that was me who posted that. I read it on Congressional Budget Justification 2010. Check out this link
and see what you think. We have to remember that beside first time awardees they also give awards to people that are ask for an extension.
Perfect. This is why we ALL have to take with a grain of salt what these people at HRSA tells us. From experience, they are always telling us conflicting information. The reality is that we don't know and they will not tell is a straight answer. At least we know that 619 scholarships will be awarded and not 500 like that woman said on the phone.
Okay, to the person who called after faxing all of their stuff in and the analyst told them they were not "on their list." I can't remember who it was, but as I was waking up this morning, for some reason, that post came to mind. It dawned on me... now I didn't hear the convo obviously, but is it possible that he was telling you that you weren't on the list of people he didn't receive docs from??
Just a thought! Like I said, it randomly popped into my head as I was waking up this morning. Hopefully this helps!! It would make absolutely no sense for you not to be on the analysts list at all when you received al of the emails!
JoeNurse, I think we have to remember both numbers are estimates. Everybodys tuition is a differect price, a much different price. Theres no way they can know exactly how many they are giving untill they score every one in the preference group and start adding the numbers together...if they still are checking peoples credit I don't think its possible they have a firm number yet.
I think you have to remember that the HRSA people aren't allowed to tell you if you've got it or not . . as much as you want to know . . they will not let you know until you get that golden letter. Last year we passed the date that the approval letters were supposed to go out . . and I told them, "bummer, I guess that means I didn't get it" and the analyst told me just because we passed the date doesn't mean that you didn't get it.
I know it's stressful, but this is a grant that could me $15-16000 in your pocket, and full tuition -- is it worth the trouble, good gosh yes. I know it's late, it's always late, just well worth the wait.
Perfect. This is why we ALL have to take with a grain of salt what these people at HRSA tells us. From experience, they are always telling us conflicting information. The reality is that we don't know and they will not tell is a straight answer. At least we know that 619 scholarships will be awarded and not 500 like that woman said on the phone.
I hope that that is true, 112 more than 500 means... 112 more happy students. I do know that from past years they dont ever seem to give an "even" number of scholarships. So, I am preperaed for the worst. I have 2 semesters left, and im use to being broke already. I know that when I graduate I will get a nice paying job, and I have 10 yrs to pay off my loans. Glad I don't have to make the decision. Sounds like there are A LOT of great people to choose from...
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Didn't someone post here that this yet due to more money they are going to award 613 scholarships?? How come now they are saying 500. I remembered someone here posted a quote on that particular.