Practical students are picking up on the fact that nurses are in high demand. Attending nursing school will pay off handsomely: Registered nursing is expected to be the second most common emerging occupation for students around the country, according to government data (as well as for those who bring their experience from abroad). And the situation is just getting better: As the median age of nurses rises, nursing jobs are projected to grow at an above-average pace until 2014. It’s no surprise that a career where scrubs and exercise shoes are the standard can’t go wrong…just ask those practising medicine!

Many organisations have provided nursing scholarship programmes to help students obtain their degrees, which is fortunate for students interested in nursing. There are hospitals that pay a portion of employee tuition, and agencies such as the United States Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration offer a slew of scholarships and grants, as well as federal student financial assistance programmes, to help prospective nurses finish their studies. Nursing students have a plethora of financial aid options. Simply look for what you’re looking for and you’ll find it.

If you want to pursue a career in nursing but lack the financial means to do so? Fortunately, there are several grants available to assist qualified nurses in achieving their goals. And do you also happen to be from North Carolina? Then you are in for a treat. The North Carolina Foundation for Nursing is pleased to provide many scholarships to nurses and nursing students.

Here is a concise list of 10 scholarships to get you started.

Mary Lewis Wyche Fellowship

Mary Lewis Wyche was the nurse who pioneered the development of the first nursing practice act in the world, which was passed on March 3, 1903. She established the North Carolina Nurses Association in 1902 and was the nurse who spearheaded the creation of the first nursing practice act in the country, which was passed on March 3, 1903. The ‘First in Nursing’ licence plate was created by legislation enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly in 2003. The Mary Lewis Wyche Fellowships are supported by a part of the costs charged to use the licence plate (MLW). The Fellowships are for full-time licenced nurses pursuing a master’s or doctorate in nursing practice or management. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: North Carolina Foundation for Nursing
Award: $5,000
Education level: Master or doctorate
Subject: Nursing
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Judy Knox Scholarship

The North Carolina Foundation for Nursing submitted a proposal for a grant in the name of Judy Knox (deceased), a former member of the NCBON team, from the North Carolina Board of Nursing in 2009. The scholarship aims to improve nursing practice by inspiring licenced nurses to further their studies. The scholarship is for full-time or part-time registered nurses who are pursuing their BSN (preference will be given to full-time students). For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: North Carolina Foundation for Nursing
Award: $1,000
Education level: Undergraduate
Subject: Nursing
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TeleHealth Services Nursing Scholarship

The TeleHealth Services Nursing Scholarship was established in 2018 by the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing and TeleHealth Services. The TeleHealth Nursing Scholarship was created to assist registered nurses in North Carolina who are earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Registered nurses who have chosen a career in nursing and are completing a BSN at an accredited North Carolina nursing programme are eligible for the TeleHealth scholarships. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: North Carolina Foundation for Nursing
Award: $2,000
Education level: Undergraduate
Subject: Nursing
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Eunice M. Smith Scholarship

In 1995, the NC Foundation for Nursing, Inc. accepted a bequest from Kate Lerch’s estate in remembrance of her niece, Eunice M. Smith, to be used for nursing-related scholarships and grants. The Foundation created a grant programme to assist part-time registered nurses who wish to further their studies. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: North Carolina Foundation for Nursing
Award: Varies
Education level: Undergraduate
Subject: Nursing
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NCNA Triad Region Scholarship

The NCNA Triad Regional Advisory Committee has collaborated with the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing to establish a grant initiative to encourage licenced nurses to seek further education in order to facilitate advanced nursing practice. NCNA participants who live or work in the Triad Region who want to advance their technical careers by seeking education at the baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral level are eligible for scholarships.

Each NCNA Triad Region Scholarship provides undergraduate students with up to $1,000 per year and graduate students with up to $2,000 per year. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: NCNA
Award: Varies
Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate and doctoral
Subject: Nursing
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DAR Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship

Students that have been admitted or are already studying in an approved nursing school and are in financial need are eligible to apply. Candidates must have a letter of admission into a nursing programme or a current transcript in addition to demonstrating financial necessity. On the website, fill out the questionnaire. The submission must be accompanied by a financial need form. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: Daughters of American Revolution
Award: $2,500
Education level: All
Subject: Nursing
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HRSA NURSE Corps Scholarship Program

Both nursing students admitted into or already enrolled in an approved certificate, associate, baccalaureate, or doctoral degree nursing programme are eligible to apply. Both applicants must be United States nationals or legal permanent residents, free of federal judgement liens or current duty commitments, and not in default on a federal loan. Submit online after reading the Application and Program Guidance guide. Applicants with financial need, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, are given priority for funding (FAFSA). A new FAFSA must be on file with all applicants. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: HRSA Health Workforce
Award: Varies
Education level: All
Subject: Nursing
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Cascade Healthcare Nurses Make A Difference Scholarship

Current undergraduate nursing students at an approved college or university, as well as high school students who have been admitted to college and expect to major in nursing, are eligible to apply. Applicants must be permanent citizen of the United States or possess a student visa, be at least 18 years old, and have a combined GPA of 3.0 or higher. On the website, fill out the questionnaire. In addition, applicants must write an essay in response to the new scholarship writing prompt. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: Cascade Healthcare Solutions
Award: $1,000
Education level: All
Subject: Nursing
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TravelNurseSource Future U.S. Nurse Scholarship

Students enrolled in their first term of nursing school in the United States. The candidate must be a permanent citizen of the United States, be at least 18 years old, and have a combined GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must also send a 30-second to 1-minute self-made video in addition to a submission. The video should explain why the candidate wishes to be a nurse and how the grant will help them achieve their educational goals. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: TravelNurseSource
Award: $2,000
Education level: All
Subject: Nursing
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TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship

Undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in successful medical treatment at an accredited non-profit 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational-technical school. Both students must be the United States or Puerto Rico nationals with at least one year of school left. By the application date, qualified undergrad students must have completed at least one year of study. The only proof of admission is required for graduate students. Recipients are selected based on an applicant’s college GPA, academic history, and community engagement. For further information about the scholarship or in order to apply for this scholarship, please click the link below.

Provided By: Tylenol
Award: $10,000
Education level: All
Subject: Nursing
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