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[Page 3] The 120 Best Nursing Scholarships in August 2026

Updated: August 17, 2026

Written by:Elise
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Nursing school is demanding — finding scholarships shouldn’t be. This page features the top Bold.org scholarships for nursing students, ranked by award size, effort, deadline, and eligibility — so you can stay focused on your clinical goals.

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  1. Loreen K. Odemu Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Da Silva
    This scholarship honors the life of Loreen K. Odemu by supporting the next generation of nurses.
    Amount
    $700
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2024
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    61
  2. Jessica Dahl Nurses with Chutzpah Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Polsky Family Trust
    This scholarship aims to honor nurse Jessica Dahl by supporting students who are bravely pursuing their academic and professional dreams in the field of nursing.
    Amount
    $35,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 28, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    7 winners
    Takes minutes
    62
  3. Nuclear Medicine Technologist Scholarship

    Funded by
    Christan McDonald Leto
    This scholarship aims to start a chain reaction of support by helping passionate students make a difference in people's lives and in advancing the field of nuclear medicine.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Sep 10, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    63
  4. Nursing Student Scholarship

    Funded by
    Moishe Ragieme
    This scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to enter the field of nursing.
    Amount
    $1,570
    Deadline:
    Sep 15, 2024
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    64
  5. Sandy’s Scholarship

    Funded by
    Dykshoorn Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Sandy Dykshoorn by supporting students who share her calling to healthcare and/or human services.
    Amount
    $2,100
    Deadline:
    Dec 6, 2025
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    65
  6. CW4 Savidge Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jennifer Rucker
    This scholarship seeks to honor the legacy of CW4 Savidge by shining a light on mental health challenges among active-duty service members and veterans.
    Amount
    $775
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    66
  7. Gwendolyn M. Sanders Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Sharon McGregor
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Gwendolyn M. Sanders by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.
    Amount
    $4,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 10, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    8 winners
    Takes minutes
    67
  8. John "Sam" Collins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Samantha Collins
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of John “Sam” Collins by supporting students who share his passions and will continue his legacy.
    Amount
    $2,275
    Deadline:
    Jun 19, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    68
  9. Bettie Lott and Vera Times Public Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Bettie Lott and Vera Times Foundation
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memories of Bettie Lott and Vera Times by supporting students who are committed to advancing public health.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Mar 18, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    10 winners
    Takes minutes
    69
  10. Charles Shively and Kathleen Stone Memorial Scholarship for Psychiatric Nursing

    Funded by
    Sarah Chapman
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Charles Shively and Kathleen Stone by supporting students who are pursuing nursing careers.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    70
  11. Josephine's Light Nursing Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and love ones of the St. John family
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Josephine St John by supporting students who share her dedication to nursing and giving back.
    Amount
    $4,100
    Deadline:
    Apr 5, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    71
  12. Jeffrey A. Mattos Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gifted Scholars Leadership Program
    This scholarship seeks to support young women of color who are following Jeffrey’s path and pursuing careers in nursing.
    Amount
    $3,198
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    72
  13. Albert "Bert" Howie Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Howie Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Albert Howie by supporting students who are pursuing higher education.
    Amount
    $3,275
    Deadline:
    Mar 22, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    5 winners
    Takes minutes
    73
  14. Dr. Kevin L. Rhodes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Rhodes Family
    This scholarship aims to support students who need help paying for college but are often excluded from other aid opportunities.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 16, 2026
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    74
  15. Holly Hallinean Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Patrick Hallinean
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Holly Hallinean by supporting and encouraging students who share her calling to the nursing profession.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 25, 2026
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    75
  16. Noam Nicholson Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lift Every Voice Today
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Noam Nicholson by supporting students who share his passion for optometry.
    Amount
    $1,800
    Deadline:
    May 9, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    76
  17. Pangeta & Ivory Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ferguson
    This scholarship aims to honor the lives of Pangeta and Ivory by supporting students who are pursuing degrees in nursing.
    Amount
    $7,500
    Deadline:
    May 14, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    77
  18. Deborah Stevens Pediatric Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Deborah Stevens
    This scholarship seeks to support nursing students who are interested in pursuing careers in pediatric nursing.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    May 29, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    78
  19. Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students

    Funded by
    Live it Up
    This scholarship seeks to lower the financial burden of college in order to encourage and empower nursing students to make a difference not only in healthcare institutions, but also within their local communities.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Jun 1, 2026
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    79
  20. Maureen C. Pace Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Pace Family
    This scholarship aims to honor the incredible life of Maureen C. Pace by supporting the next generation of change-making nurses as they pursue higher education.
    Amount
    $2,500
    Deadline:
    May 15, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    80
  21. Cindy J. Visser Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Visser Family
    This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Cindy J. Visser by supporting students in Illinois who share her desire to help others through nursing.
    Amount
    $1,575
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    81
  22. Nancy B. Shirley Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    William Shirley
    This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Nancy B. Shirley by supporting students who share her passion for nursing.
    Amount
    $10,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 30, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    4 winners
    Takes minutes
    82
  23. Frontline Heroes Nursing Grant

    Funded by
    Dror Liebenthal
    This grant will go to an aspiring or current nurse to aid with the cost of their tuition or student loans. Current nursing students, recent nursing graduates, or aspiring nursing students are all eligible to apply.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 25, 2020
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    83
  24. HomeCare.com Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    CareSave
    This scholarship is designed to provide equitable opportunities for prospective Black nurses to excel in their studies and pending career.
    Amount
    $8,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 1, 2021
    Education Level
    High School
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    84
  25. Faith, Hope, & Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fabiola Adrien
    This scholarship is designed to support one student who wants to make a difference in the field of nursing through their faith and their commitment to higher education.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 1, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    85
  26. WiseGeek Nurse Appreciation No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    wiseGEEK
    The WiseGeek Nurse Appreciation No-Essay Scholarship is meant to support nurses and encourage more young people to consider a nursing career. The award will help current or aspiring nurses pay their student loans or tuition.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 16, 2022
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    0 winners
    Takes minutes
    86
  27. Otis Watkins Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Friends and Family of Otis Watkins
    This scholarship aims to help aspiring nurses in Oklahoma so they can afford the cost of tuition and pursue their dreams.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Apr 19, 2022
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    0 winners
    Takes minutes
    87
  28. National Healthcare Heroes Grant for Nurses

    Funded by
    Breanden Beneschott
    This grant will go to an aspiring or current nurse to aid with the cost of their tuition or student loans. Current nursing students, recent nursing graduates, or aspiring nursing students are all eligible to apply.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 15, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    88
  29. Amber Lott’s Health Heroes Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Lott
    This scholarship seeks to support minority students who are pursuing careers in the healthcare field.
    Amount
    $6,000
    Deadline:
    Aug 10, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    89
  30. Black Nurse Magic Scholarship

    Funded by
    Monica Edwards
    To remember and honor the memory of Melinda Edwards-Jackson, this scholarship will support African-American, first-generation college students who plan to or are currently pursuing a degree in Nursing at Prairie View A&M University.
    Amount
    $955
    Deadline:
    Oct 27, 2022
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    90