New graduates from nursing school unsurprisingly accrue a large amount of student loans. The average cost of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree is $40,000, with some private programs costing up to $80,000. It is important for future nurses to lessen their burden of student loan repayment and have scholarship opportunities to help pay for school. Fortunately, there are some programs within hospitals and healthcare facilities that can assist nursing students with financial assistance in the form of tuition reimbursement. Below are just a few of the many options for scholarships available for nursing students.
- After College/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarship
- Who can Apply: Undergraduate and graduate students who are pursuing nursing, with special consideration for those with an interest in education, RN-to-BSN, RN-to-MSN, and accelerated nursing students.
- How to Apply: Complete the application online at https://www.aftercollege.com/content/article/aftercollege-aacn-scholarship/?source=ur-discn
- Requirements: Must be enrolled at an AACN member institution
- Amount: $2,500 awarded quarterly
- AvaCare Medical Scholarship
- How to Apply: Complete the application online at https://www.avacaremedical.com/scholarship
- Requirements*:
- S. citizen or possession of Alien Registration Card
- High school senior or enrolled in accredited U.S. college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Pursuing a degree in the medical field (therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, etc.)
- *Those with the above criteria met may apply, however preference is given to students who have a physical disability
- Amount: $1,000
- Barbara Rhomberg Nursing Scholarship
- Who can Apply: Non-traditional, full-time students who are in pursuit of an undergraduate degree in nursing
- Requirements: Undergraduate studies must have started three years or more after graduating from high school
- How to Apply: complete the application online and provide additional information if requested
- Amount: $1,000