External Scholarships from Sources Outside Vanderbilt
The applicant is responsible for contacting all potential external scholarship sources. Resources include local libraries, searchable web sites, the internet, federal and state government programs, religious organizations, community organizations and civic groups, foundations, fraternities, sororities, and clubs.
AARP Andrus Foundation Graduate
Scholarships in Gerontology
Only nominations from faculty at academic institutions are accepted; only 1 student may be nominated per institution. Nominees must be currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral gerontology or aging studies program in the United States. Doctoral applicants must have completed 2 years of their degree program. All applicants must be planning to work in the field of aging. Selection is based on academic record, academic honors received, membership in honorary societies, graduate assistantships received, faculty recommendations, and career commitment. Preference is given to students attending institutions belonging to the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. Deadline is January of each year.
Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
1030 15th Street, N.W., Suite 240
Washington, DC 20005
Phone (202) 289-9806
Fax: (202) 289-9824
Email: aghetemp@aghe.org
www.aghe.org
Advanced Degree Programs of Nursing Education
George B. Boland Nurses Training Trust Fund Award is for nursed enrolled in an Advanced Degree program.
George B. Boland Scholarship Trust Committee
National Forty and Eight
777 North Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1170
Phone (317) 634.1804
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Applicants must be members; applicants may join at time of application.
AANP Foundation
Scholarship and Grants Program
P.O. Box 10729
Glendale, AZ 85318-0729
Phone (623) 376.9467
Fax (623) 376.0369
Email: foundation@aanp.org
www.aanp.org
American Cancer Society
RNs enrolled specifically for education in oncology nursing.
Scholarships in Cancer Nursing
Director of Nursing Programs
1599 Clifton Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30329
American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
Scholarship awarded to candidates who have completed at least one semester in an ACNM-accredited education program, obtained two faculty recommendations, been approved by the program director, demonstrated financial need and the potential to be a future leader and be a member of the ACNM.
Nurse-Midwifery Scholarship Committee
Boston University School of Public Health
80 E. Concord Street, A 206
Boston, MA 02118
American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC)
Fellowships offered based on American Indian heritage and financial need.
American Indian Graduate Center
4520 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 1B
Albuquerque, NM 87109-1291
Phone (505) 881-4584
Fax (505) 884-0427
Marveline Vallo, Academic Advisor
Email: Marveline@aigc.com
www.aigc.com
Army Nurse Corps/Reserves
The Army Reserve Nurse Corps offers a monthly stipend to RNs who are majoring in the Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. You will receive this stipend throughout your education. You must be between 21 and 47 years of age. Each year you receive the stipend, you commit to two years service in the Army Reserve Nurse Corps. This involves one weekend a month (you work 2 eight hour shifts and earn 4 days pay) and two weeks a year.
Major Tony B. Halstead
Phone (800) USA-ARMY
www.goarmy.com
Association of Operating Room Nurses (AORN)
Applicants must be RNs and members of AORN.
AORN, Inc Scholarship Board
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80231-5711
Phone (800) 755-2676
www.aorn.org
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
Applicants must be RNs and AWHONN members, pursuing a master's degree in nursing or a nurse practitioner or midwifery certificate.
AWHONN Professional Development Division
409 12th Street S.W. Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20024-2137
Huntsville Hospital
HH provides educational assistance to its employees in the amount of 50% liability for tuition and lab fees. This assistance is for tuition only.
Huntsville Hospital
101 Sivley Road
Huntsville, AL 33581
Ayers Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility is based on the following preferences: 1st preference to a BSN graduate of UT Martin-Parsons, 2nd preference to a BSN graduate of UT Martin who hails from Decatur County, Tennessee 3rd preference to a BSN graduate of UT Martin. Student must take at least six credits each semester (fall, spring and summer) to receive program benefits. However, priority will be given to a full time student. This scholarship is a “last dollar” award and will take effect only after all other sources of financial aid have been deducted from the student’s total account balance each semester. Upon registration for classes each semester, the Ayers Foundation pays up to $12,805 per semester for three semesters (fall, spring and summer). Student is responsible for all remaining fees (i.e. activity & recreation fee, technology fee, transcript , clinical placement, health insurance, liability insurance fee, etc). Students enrolled in an MSN specialty which requires more than three semesters of full time study (i.e. nurse-midwifery, FNP/ACNP, WHNP/ANP) , may apply for the scholarship for the additional semesters required to complete the MSN degree requirements for that specialty. Student is responsible for cost of all books, equipment, transportation and other incidental fees that may not be listed on their student account bill. In order to maintain the scholarship, the student must be in good academic standing and making progress toward the MSN degree. This scholarship may not be available every academic school year.
Bureau of Health Professions Nursing
Scholarship Program
The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) provides scholarships to individuals for attendance at schools of nursing. In exchange for an NSP scholarship, a participant agrees to provide full-time clinical service for not less than 2 years at a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Under certain circumstances, an individual may complete his or her service obligation on a part-time basis. An "eligible applicant" is a U.S. citizen or national who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional program as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited school of nursing. Funding preference shall be given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need.
www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=88
CampusRN
CampusRN has launched a new scholarship program in conjunction with the creation of the CampusRN state edition network. This nationwide scholarship program is the most comprehensive of its kind for nursing programs and nursing students because it features scholarship winners from six different regions across the country in which CampusRN has launched state edition sites. CampusRN will award six $2500 scholarships to a needy and deserving nursing student in each region.
Apply for the CampusRN - Tennessee Nursing Scholarship
Visit CampusRN to apply for the $2500.00 regional scholarship.
Huntsville Hospital
HH provides educational assistance to its employees in the amount of 50% liability for tuition and lab fees. This assistance is for tuition only.
Huntsville Hospital
101 Sivley Road
Huntsville, AL 33581
Indian Health Service (IHS)
The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) and its subsequent amendments of 1980, 1988, 1992, and 1996 authorize the IHS to conduct three interrelated scholarship programs to train the professional health personnel necessary to staff IHS health programs serving the Indian people. Both full and part-time student opportunities are available. If you would like further information regarding the benefits, policies and application information please contact our office at the number below. Applicants must be American Indian or Alaska Native.
Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120
Rockville MD 20852
Phone (301) 443.6197
Fax (301) 443.6048
March of Dimes Nursing Scholarships
Four $5,000 scholarships awarded annually to RNs enrolled in graduate programs in maternal-child nursing. At lease one academic term must be completed after May, 2001. Applicants should be members of ACNM, AWHONN, or NANN.
Education Services Department, March of Dimes
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, New York 10605
Phone (914) 997.4456
Email: Profed@modimes.org
Mid-South Division of the American Cancer Society
This organization offers scholarships to oncology nursing students. Master's level nursing scholarships provide a variable amount per year. Doctoral nursing scholarships provide $16K per year and are renewable for 4 years. Funds are provided directly to the applicant and can be used to support living expenses as well as school/research costs.
Ryan Palmer, VP Constituent Relations
Application Deadline: December 15th
National Health Service Corp (NHSC)
(see Video, Handout)
The National Health Service Corp offers financial aid alternatives to students who are majoring in Family Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Midwifery programs. The NHSC offers a scholarship program that pays tuition, books, and fees and includes a monthly stipend. Students may contact the NHSC for a scholarship application. This program requires at least a two-year working commitment in one of the eligible health facilities. The NHSC is looking for students who have experience working with or who want to work with underserved populations in the United States. An individual must be a citizen or national of the United States to be eligible. In order to be considered for this scholarship documentation of being admitted to the School of Nursing must be provided.
NHSC Scholarship Program
Division of Scholarships
1010 Wayne Avenue, Suite 240
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
Phone (800) 638.0824
Fax (301) 594.4985
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America American Indian Nurse Scholarship Awards
3064 Luvan Blvd., Debordieu Colony
Georgetown, SC 29440
Phone (803) 527.3140
Nursing Economic$
Award is for nurse executives who are pursuing graduate-level degrees.
Nursing Economic$ Foundation East Holly Avenue
Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
Nurse's Educational Funds, Inc.
Applicants must be RNs seeking an advanced degree and belong to a national nursing organization.
555 West 57th Street
New York, NY 10019
Phone (212) 399.1428
United States Public Health Service Commissioned Officer Student and Extern Program (COSTEP)
A scholarship for students in the Adult Nurse Practitioner/Correctional Health specialty. Participants will receive pay and allowances of approximately $2,300 per month. For every month that the selecting agency funds the student, a two-month obligation for service in that agency is incurred.
Phone (877) 463.6327
(select option # 1 then dial 43360)
www.usphs.gov/ (click on the "Applications" link)
Washington State Health Professional Scholarship Program
The Health Professional Scholarship program was created to address the critical shortage of health care professionals statewide. This program provides scholarships to students training to become primary health care professionals. In return, participants agree to provide primary health care service in rural or underserved urban areas with designated shortages.
To apply, contact:
Health Professional Loan Repayment
and Scholarship Program
For more information, contact:
Kathy McVay
Phone: 360.236.2816
Searchable Web Sites for Finding External Scholarships
www.salliemae.com
www.discovernursing.com/scholarship_search.asp
www.becomeanurse.com
www.nsna.org
www.nursesource.org
www.petersons.com
www.finaid.org
nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/get_involved/scholarships.html