The Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) application cycle is now open.
- What is the NSP? The NSP awards scholarships to students enrolled or accepted for enrollment in accredited RN training programs. Scholarship recipients receive tuition, fees, other educational costs and a living stipend in exchange for at least 2 years of post graduation service at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
- Who is Eligible to Apply? U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional RN program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) at an accredited school of nursing located in a U.S. state or territory may apply.
- How Does Someone Apply? Visit www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing to learn more about the program and begin the application process. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. EDT June 1, 2011.
Please forward this announcement or direct prospective scholars to www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing for more information or to begin the application process. We appreciate your dedication and support.
Applications are due June 1!
- Read the Application and Program Guidance (PDF – 39 pages) carefully for complete information on the program and application instructions.
- Awards are subject to the availability of funds. Individuals selected to receive awards will be notified by email no later than August 31, 2011. Applicants not selected to receive funding will be notified by email no later than September 30, 2011.
- Sign up to be notified by e-mail when the 2012 application cycle opens.
The Nursing Scholarship Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of registered nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities by helping needy students complete their registered nurse training. In exchange for the scholarship, upon graduation, the newly minted nurses work at these types of facilities for at least 2 years.