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2008 Promise of Nursing scholarships
Scholarship Opportunity
HRSA has just posted the application for the FY 2007 nursing scholarship. Through this program, nursing school students can receive scholarships to pay for their tuition and fees, as well as a $1,200/ month stipend. Upon graduation, these nurses must work full-time in a facility deemed to have a critical shortage of nurses - for at least 2 years (some will have a longer service commitment.
For information:
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/
US Public Health Srvice Scholarships
For application:
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/applicantbulletin/default.htm#service
Applications must be received by HRSA by June 30.
SUBJECT: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE FNSNA
ATTENTION: ALL UNDERGRADUATE NURSING STUDENTS OR RN’S INTERESTED IN NURSING EDUCATION
If you are in need of financial assistance to support your education, then we’ve got great news for you! Scholarship applications are now available for undergraduate nursing students and for registered nurses wishing to pursue a career in nursing education.
Undergraduate Nursing Students:
Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000. Completed applications must be received by Friday, January 11, 2008. Students are strongly encouraged to apply early! Winners will be notified in March 2008. Only winners will be notified. Additionally scholarship sponsors and recipients will be recognized at the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) Annual Convention, Grapevine, Texas.
Graduate Nursing Education Students:
Applicants must document their commitment to the nurse educator role. Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500. Completed applications must be received by Friday,
March 7, 2008. Winners will be notified in May.
To obtain further information about either one of these scholarship programs or to download an application please visit http://www.nsna.org - click on Foundation/Scholarships. You may also request an application by sending a self addressed stamped envelope ($0.75) to:
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association
45 Main Street, Suite 606
Brooklyn, NY 11201
If you need further assistance, please feel free to contact the FNSNA at (718) 210-0705.
Graduate Nursing Loan-Forgiveness Program
The Graduate Nursing Loan-Forgiveness Program is designed to encourage Tennessee residents who are nurses to become teachers and administrators in Tennessee nursing education programs. Applicants must be enrolled in an eligible master’s degree or a post master’s degree in a nursing educational program at an eligible institution. Awards are based on funding.
Participants in this program incur an obligation to enter a faculty or administrative position in a nursing education program, in Tennessee, immediately upon completion of the education program. See http://www.collegepaystn.com/mon_college/nurse_lf.html for more information.
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