Nursing Scholarships for 2025
Entering a nursing program is one hurdle; financing it presents another challenge. Students often mix several funding options to manage tuition costs, such as personal funds, educational loans, employer tuition reimbursements, grants, and scholarships. The last two options offer financial aid without depleting personal finances or incurring debt. Explore scholarships that can help fund your nursing education.
**Scholarships for Nursing**
- General Nursing Scholarships - Scholarships for Women in Nursing - Scholarships for Men in Nursing - Scholarships for Students with Disabilities - Scholarships for Veterans - Scholarships for Underrepresented Groups
**General Nursing Scholarships**
**Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program** Amount: Up to $25,000 per recipient. Eligibility: California residents studying to become nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, certified registered nurse anesthetists, or nurse midwives in a state-approved program. Conditions: Must be enrolled in at least six semester units or equivalent until graduation. Must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Cannot have existing service obligations with other entities or healthcare programs. Must pledge a 12-month service commitment in an underserved area or qualifying facility, providing 32 hours or more of direct patient care weekly within six months post-graduation. Must reside in California. **Apply**
**American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Scholarships** Amount: Varies across numerous AACN-affiliated scholarships. Eligibility: Scholarships are available for undergraduate and graduate nursing students, each sponsored by different funding sources. Conditions: Applicants must be enrolled at an AACN-affiliated institution and meet specific criteria for each scholarship. **Apply**
**American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) Career Mobility Scholarships** Amount: Career mobility scholarships range from $1,000 to $4,000. Eligibility: Members of ANNA pursuing a BSN or higher nursing degree. Conditions: For NNCC Career Mobility Scholarships, candidates need current certification from the Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC). Must have been an active ANNA member for at least two years by the application deadline. Must participate in nephrology nursing-related healthcare services. Should be able to enroll in a baccalaureate or higher degree program in nursing. Additional criteria may apply, as outlined in ANNA's annual application call. **Apply**
**Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses Foundation (AORN) Scholarship** Amount: Different for each student. Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students aiming for or advancing in perioperative nursing careers. Conditions: Applicants should demonstrate interest in perioperative nursing and plan to further their education in the field. A GPA of 3.0 or above is required. International students may apply. **Apply**
