Applications are invited for NURSE Corps Scholarship Program
available for students who are enrolled and enrolling in a diploma,
associate, baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs, including RN to
BSN Bridge Program. Upon graduation, NURSE Corps Scholarship recipients
work at these facilities for at least 2 years, earning the same
competitive salary and benefits as any new hire. It is expected that
approximately 235 awards will be made for the 2014-2015 academic year.
As much as half of the award funds are reserved for students pursuing a
master’s level nurse practitioner degree.
Study Subject (s): Scholarship is awarded in nursing programs, including RN to BSN Bridge Program. Course Level: Scholarship
is available for diploma, associate, baccalaureate or graduate
program at accredited school of nursing located in the U.S. Scholarship Provider: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Scholarship can be taken at: USA
Eligibility:
-U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents
-enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) at accredited school of nursing located in the U.S.
-begin classes no later than September 30
-free from any Federal judgment liens
-free from existing service commitments
-not delinquent on a Federal debt
-U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents
-enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) at accredited school of nursing located in the U.S.
-begin classes no later than September 30
-free from any Federal judgment liens
-free from existing service commitments
-not delinquent on a Federal debt
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of USA can apply for the NURSE Corps Scholarship Program.
Scholarship Description: 
NURSE
Corps Scholarship Program enables students accepted or enrolled in a
diploma, associate, baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs,
including RN to BSN Bridge Program to receive funding for tuition, fees
and other educational costs in exchange for working at an eligible
Critical Shortage Facility upon graduation. The NURSE Corps Scholarship
Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps
alleviate the critical shortage of nurses currently experienced by
certain types of health care facilities located in Health Professional
Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Upon graduation, NURSE Corps Scholarship
recipients work at these facilities for at least 2 years, earning the
same competitive salary and benefits as any new hire.
NURSE
Corps Scholarship Program enables students accepted or enrolled in a
diploma, associate, baccalaureate or graduate nursing programs,
including RN to BSN Bridge Program to receive funding for tuition, fees
and other educational costs in exchange for working at an eligible
Critical Shortage Facility upon graduation. The NURSE Corps Scholarship
Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps
alleviate the critical shortage of nurses currently experienced by
certain types of health care facilities located in Health Professional
Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Upon graduation, NURSE Corps Scholarship
recipients work at these facilities for at least 2 years, earning the
same competitive salary and benefits as any new hire.
Number of award(s): For
the 2014-2015 academic year, the NURSE Corps Scholarship Program is
expected to be highly competitive. The program anticipates more
applicants for scholarship awards than there are funds available. It is
expected that approximately 235 awards will be made for the 2014-2015
academic year. In the past, NURSE Corps Scholarship Program funds have
only allowed for funding of individuals in the first funding
preference. As much as half of the award funds are reserved for students
pursuing a master’s level nurse practitioner degree.
Duration of award(s): The
NURSE Corps Scholarship Program award and contract is for the 2014-2015
academic year (July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015). Any funding provided
after June 30, 2015, is considered another 10 contract
year. Support will be provided during the academic years agreed to in
the executed contracts (not to exceed 4 years), beginning with the
2014-2015 academic year and will be based on the cost of the
initial school of record (i.e., the school attended at the time the
initial contract is executed). Application funding may not be deferred.
Awards are for consecutive academic terms.
What does it cover? In
exchange for a minimum 2-year service commitment at a critical shortage
facility located in a HPSA, the NURSE Corps Scholarship Program pays:
-tuition
-eligible fees
-other reasonable costs, such as books, clinical supplies/instruments and uniforms.
-monthly stipend of ($1,302 for the 2014-2015 school year)
-tuition
-eligible fees
-other reasonable costs, such as books, clinical supplies/instruments and uniforms.
-monthly stipend of ($1,302 for the 2014-2015 school year)
Selection Criteria:
Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial
need who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited
undergraduate nursing program or Master’s nurse practitioner program as
full-time students.
Notification: Awards are
subject to the availability of funds. Applicants selected for an award
will receive notice no later than August 31, 2014. Applicants not
selected for an award will be notified no later than September 30, 2014.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. The
NURSE Corps Scholarship Program application consists of (1) an online
application, (2) required supporting documentation, and if applicable,
(3) additional supporting documentation. Applicants should keep a copy
of the application package for their records. Applicants are responsible
for submitting a complete application. It is required that
the information in the online application match the submitted supporting
documentation. Application packages will be initially reviewed to
determine their completeness. Application packages deemed incomplete
(e.g., missing, illegible, or incomplete application materials) as
of the application deadline will not be considered for funding.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is May 22, 2014.
Scholarship Tags: 2014, Featured, Master, Nursing, Scholarship, Undergraduate, USA
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