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

Updated: May 18, 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. Coty Crisp Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronald Sparks
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Coty Crisp by supporting students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    May 20, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    61
  2. 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
    62
  3. 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
    63
  4. 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
    64
  5. Wood-Bond Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Michela Blain
    This scholarship seeks to support students who plan to dedicate their careers to nurse midwifery and advancing care for women and families.
    Amount
    $3,500
    Deadline:
    Sep 13, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    65
  6. Kids’ Minds Matter: Southwest Florida Continued Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Health Foundation
    Supports students in LMHC, LCSW or Social Work programs at Florida Gulf Coast University who are committed to pediatric mental health and interested in working with Lee Health in Southwest Florida.
    Amount
    $40,000
    Deadline:
    Jul 15, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    66
  7. Blackwood Memorial Scholarship For Nursing

    Funded by
    Anonymous
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Evelyn Blackwood by supporting students who share her calling to serve others through nursing.
    Amount
    $20,000
    Deadline:
    Feb 4, 2026
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is in review
    Takes minutes
    67
  8. 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
    68
  9. 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
    69
  10. 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
    70
  11. 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
    71
  12. 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 in review
    Takes minutes
    72
  13. 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
    73
  14. American Dream Scholarship for Nurses

    Funded by
    FVI School of Nursing and Technology
    The American Dream Scholarship for Nurses aims to support students at FVI in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship provides vital financial assistance to help these students achieve their academic and career aspirations in their professional fields.
    Amount
    $3,000
    Deadline:
    Dec 20, 2025
    Education Level
    Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    74
  15. 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
    75
  16. 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
    76
  17. 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
    77
  18. 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
    78
  19. 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
    79
  20. 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
    80
  21. 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
    81
  22. 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
    82
  23. Gloria J. Willis Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Darnesha Mc Comb
    This scholarship seeks to support aspiring medical students who have been directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on mental health.
    Amount
    $750
    Deadline:
    Jan 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    83
  24. She Rose in Health Scholarship

    Funded by
    She Rose Initiative
    This scholarship will support an African American woman pursuing a career in a health-related field.
    Amount
    $500
    Deadline:
    Feb 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    84
  25. Susan Leslie Wood Memorial Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Western PA Affiliate of Wound Ostomy Continence Nurses Society
    This scholarship will support students in Pennsylvania seeking an undergraduate or graduate-level education in wound, ostomy, or continence nursing.
    Amount
    $2,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    2 winners
    Takes minutes
    85
  26. Norma's Nursing Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Lee Lowicki
    This scholarship aims to support students looking to continue their nursing education and gain more experience for their careers.
    Amount
    $5,000
    Deadline:
    Apr 15, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    86
  27. Edward Feliciano Mentoring Nurse Anesthesia Scholarship

    Funded by
    Gibson CRNA A Nursing Anesthesia Corporation
    This scholarship aims to honor the life of Edward Feliciano by supporting students who are pursuing nurse anesthesia and are passionate about mentoring others so they can afford to complete their degrees.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Any
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    87
  28. Nursing Shortage Education Scholarship

    Funded by
    Georgiana Yawitz
    This scholarship aims to financially support nursing students who need assistance to afford college and complete their degrees.
    Amount
    $1,500
    Deadline:
    May 1, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    3 winners
    Takes minutes
    88
  29. Kate Szuberla Jauch Scholarship

    Funded by
    Kathleen Gravelle
    This scholarship seeks to honor the memory of Kate Szuberla Jauch by supporting future nurses as they complete their education.
    Amount
    $13,540
    Deadline:
    Sep 15, 2023
    Education Level
    High School, Undergraduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    89
  30. Dr. Ifeoma Ezebuiro Ezeobele Africans in Nursing Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ezebuiro
    This scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Dr. Ifeoma Ezebuiro Ezeobel by supporting African American students passionate about nursing.
    Amount
    $1,000
    Deadline:
    Oct 16, 2023
    Education Level
    Undergraduate, Graduate
    Scholarship is awarded to
    1 winner
    Takes minutes
    90