Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Sponsors of Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.303

Link

View Program Website

Deadlines: May 5, 2022

Contact: 800.221.9393
Online contact form

Purpose of Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides scholarships for nursing students in exchange for a minimum 2-year full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent), at an eligible healthcare facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

Eligibility of Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must:

• Be a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), national, or lawful permanent resident
• Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional, accredited nursing program located in the U.S.including:
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor degree
  • Diploma
  • RN to baccalaureate BSN bridge program
  • Direct entry or equivalent master’s degree program
• Begin classes no later than September 30, 2022
• Be free from any federal judgment liens
• Be free from existing service commitments
• Not be in default on a federal obligation

Geographic coverage

Nationwide

Amount of funding for Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

In exchange for at least 2 years service at a healthcare facility with a critical shortage of nurses, the scholarship covers:

• Tuition and other eligible fees
• Other reasonable costs including required books, clinical supplies, and instruments
• Monthly stipend for living expenses ($1,466 for the 2022-2023 academic year)

Application process for Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Links to application instructions and the online application portal are available on the program website.

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