5 Great Scholarships for Future Nurses
The Top Scholarships Especially for Nursing Students with Deadlines Through 2021
TALSN Scholarship for Certified Nursing AssistantsFunded by
TALSN Professional ServicesThis scholarship will support everyday people to develop and grow into a profession of nursing without the financial burden.Funded byTALSN Professional ServicesThis scholarship will support everyday people to develop and grow into a profession of nursing without the financial burden.Education level
High School, UndergraduateAmount
$1,610Scholarships awarded
2 winnersDeadline
Oct 1, 20211
HomeCare.com Nursing ScholarshipFunded by
CareSaveIn ReviewThis scholarship is designed to provide equitable opportunities for prospective Black nurses to excel in their studies and pending career.Funded byCareSaveIn ReviewThis scholarship is designed to provide equitable opportunities for prospective Black nurses to excel in their studies and pending career.Education level
High SchoolAmount
$8,000Scholarships awarded
4 winnersDeadline
Jul 1, 20212
National Healthcare Heroes Grant for NursesFunded by
Breanden BeneschottThis 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.Funded byBreanden BeneschottThis 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.Education level
Graduate, UndergraduateAmount
$1,000Grants awarded
1 winnerDeadline
May 16, 20223
Black Nurse Magic ScholarshipFunded by
Monica EdwardsAwardedTo 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.Funded byMonica EdwardsAwardedTo 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.Education level
Graduate, UndergraduateAmount
$1,500Scholarships awarded
2 winnersDeadline
May 29, 20214
WiseGeek Nurse Appreciation No-Essay ScholarshipFunded by
wiseGEEKAwardedThe 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.Funded bywiseGEEKAwardedThe 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.Education level
AnyAmount
$500Scholarships awarded
1 winnerDeadline
May 14, 20215
Scholarships for Nursing Students
Nursing is a critical profession, a fact only accentuated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the essential work that nurses perform each day, their contributions often go unacknowledged, and students may not feel encouraged to pursue a career in nursing.
Demand for nurses is expected to increase by 15% in 2024. Meanwhile, a growing nursing shortage threatens the public health of the United States.
As many nurses from the Baby Boomer generation retire, not enough new nurses are entering the field to replace them. There are currently around 3.9 million nurses, and by 2030, almost 1 million of them are expected to have retired. Encouraging undergraduate nursing students and students in graduate nursing programs to continue on their career path is imperative to providing adequate healthcare to all Americans.
For context, in Intensive Care Units with a below-target amount of nurses, mortality rates rose by 2% to 7%, and mortality increased by 12% for non-ICU patients. A shortage of nurses also creates overcrowding in emergency rooms, a problem that 92% of emergency departments are already experiencing, which leads to longer waiting times that can prove to be fatal for patients in need.
To slow this growing shortage and to incentivize prospective nursing students to continue on their path, there are numerous nursing scholarships available to support high school, undergraduate, and graduate nursing students looking to supplement their nursing education.
To help you and other students pursuing a career in nursing, we’ve created this list of exclusive scholarships available on Bold.org. To get started on your path to financial success and public health, click on one of the above scholarships, create your unique Bold.org profile, and start sending in your applications!
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