I'm planning on pursuing a nursing degree and starting at a community college. I'm wondering if there are specific scholarships for pre-nursing students like me that anyone knows about?
Absolutely! Many scholarships exist specifically for students interested in nursing, and several of these are available to community college students. Here are a few notable ones:
1. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) offers scholarships to students in state-approved schools of nursing or pre-nursing at associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, generic doctorate, and generic master’s levels. The scholarship amount typically ranges from $1,000 to $7,500 each.
2. The NURSE Corps Scholarship Program is available for students accepted or enrolled in a diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing programs, including RN to BSN, RN to MSN-Nurse Practitioner, and Direct Entry MSN-Nurse Practitioner program in exchange for a commitment to work at eligible facilities with a critical shortage of nurses.
3. The Tylenol Future Care Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in healthcare, which includes nursing.
4. The AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree in nursing.
These are just a few examples; you may also want to ask your school's financial aid office and check out various search tools, like Appily's scholarship database, to explore more options. Just keep in mind to start researching and applying as early as possible, as scholarships are very competitive and have their own deadlines and requirements. Good luck with your studies!
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