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.
Well, 2 weeks till class starts and the same till the emailed deadline said we would know if were picked. I wish we could just find out already, seems to be making us crazy one at a time (or all at once who knows).
I read over the funding preference questions on the HRSA website and I don't think having a previous degree puts you out of the first funding group. I think what matters is if you are pursuing your undergrad degree (BSN, ADN) versus your graduate nursing degree.
I spoke to HRSA before I applied for this scholarship and like esokitty said it doesn't matter whether you already have a degree or not just as long as you are in a RN program (BSN or ADN) for the first time.
I just wanted to share my excitement with you all!!! My private loan was approved today and they are sending the check to my school so my tuition will be payed by the 12th. I was absolutely terrified I wouldn't have funding to finish my last year but now I can. Good luck to everyone with the upcoming semester! I know I am excited to be going back. I will keep you all in my thoughts with the hope we all get this scholarship!!!:redbeathe:nurse::redbeathe
Believe me if I could I would. .It said it wont be ready for me to pick it up until tomorrow. It probably isn't anything if no one has got one. Hm can I look up the sender...it says send'ers name and has a number...I just don't know what else it could be. It's probably going to be a bill...lol
Sorry I don't think it came from them....I think if under the sender's name the numbers are the zip it is coming from WI...so Sorry....guess it was too much to just think maybe awards were being made.
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Previous recipients of the award were students in second degree/accelerated programs.