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Scholarships

Scholarship awards are a great way to defray the cost of your education. With the popularity of social media sites, here are some tips to help increase your chances of an award.

  1. Be honest on your Application. Did you know about 25% of scholarship providers use web search sites like Google and/or sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Twitter to search for online information about scholarship applicants?
  2. Use Facebook to polish your image, show a positive attitude, and let your strengths shine! About 50% look use the sites to get to know the applicants better and to look for creativity and other positive personality traits or to evaluate real life communication skills.
  3. Clean up information and pictures harmful to your image. About 75% of scholarship providers search for red flags on social media sites about applicants and a third of scholarship providers denied a scholarship application because of information they found out about them online.

For more information about scholarship providers, read the survey here.

  • Internal Scholarships

    Future of Nursing Scholarship Award Overview

    Based on the published criteria, Nightingale College will select one learner to receive the President’s Future of Nursing Scholarship (valued at 25% of the tuition). All other qualified applicants will receive the Honors Future of Nursing Scholarship (valued at up to $2,000).

    President’s FNS Scholarship:

    • One (1) scholarship will be awarded annually in the Fall;
    • Award will include 25% off tuition for up to eight (8) semesters;
    • Recipient must maintain a 3.3 GPA each semester to remain eligible;
    • Award will automatically renew for eight (8) semesters provided learner meets all qualifications;
    • Should a recipient formally request an academic leave of absence and qualifies for the leave of absence under the guidelines listed in the Catalog, upon return the award will automatically renew for the remaining semesters;
    • Does not apply to repeat coursework.

    Honors FNS Scholarship:

    • Scholarships will be awarded annually in the Fall;
    • Award will include $250 toward tuition per semester for up to eight (8) semesters;
    • Recipient must maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible.
    • Award will automatically renew for eight (8) semesters provided learner meets all qualifications;
    • Should a recipient formally request an academic leave of absence and qualifies for the leave of absence under the guidelines listed in the Catalog, upon return the award will automatically renew for the remaining semesters;
    • Does not apply to repeat coursework

    Susan J. Jero Scholarship

    • The scholarship provides a tuition waiver applicable to the College’s Bachelor’s Degree Nursing Program (Levels 0-7) throughout the term of the enrollment for the above-named recipient. The recipient is required to pay for all books, scrubs, kits, and fees.
    • A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to maintain eligibility. If the cumulative GPA falls below 3.0, the scholarship will no longer be valid, and the recipient will be responsible to pay all tuition charges going forward or until a 3.0 cumulative GPA is achieved again.
    • By accepting the scholarship, the recipient agrees to attend the graduation ceremony. The recipient agrees that once they are a nurse they will be a mentor to others in their community, in need. The recipient will also be a proactive member of Nightingale College’s Alumni community

    Keys to Success Scholarship

    • $1500 off each semester (8 semesters).
    • Total scholarship worth- $12000.
    • This scholarship is for our BSN program.
    • Nightingale College will award this scholarship to one student per school district.
    • Maintain a 3.0 GPA while attending Nightingale College

    Elevate Scholarship

    • Covers published minimum cost of learner’s program each semesters ( 8 semesters).
    • Total scholarship worth varies by program.
    • This scholarship is available for all published programs offered by Nightingale College.
    • Maintain a 3.0 GPA while attending Nightingale College.
    • Requires application process through Financial Aid Advisor & Funding Specialist.
  • Internal Scholarships: Service-members and Veterans

    Joining Forces Scholarship

    The Joining Forces Scholarship is designed to assist Service-members and Veterans in achieving educational and professional goals.

    The scholarship will be applied during Financial Aid (FA) packaging process. The Joining Forces Scholarship cannot be combined with any other College scholarships or tuition waivers. Learners must request the JFS by submitting the application below and all required supporting documentation to the Financial Aid Office prior to the expiration of the add/drop period in the semester in which JFS is first requested. In addition, active duty service members and spouses of active duty service members must provide proof of continued eligibility prior to the expiration of the add/drop period in every semester for which JFS is requested. JFS is not applied retroactively.

    Please ensure that you meet the application requirements. Candidates who do not meet the requirements will not be considered for the scholarship.

    Eligibility Requirements

    • Must be an active duty or reserve member of the U.S. Uniformed Services, or
    • Must be an honorably discharged or retired veteran, or
    • Must be spouses of an active duty or reserve member of the U.S. Uniformed Services, and
    • Must enroll in a degree program at the College and maintain a minimum of 3.00 Grade Point Average (GPA) per semester.
      Qualifying recipients are required to verify eligibility each semester in order to receive award for that specific semester.

    Verification Documents

    *If your verification documents conflict with your military status this can affect the amount that you receive for the scholarship. Ensure that you turn in the correct verification documents. Upon completion of the application below, a financial aid representative will contact you with a request for the needed documentation.
    □Active Duty or Reserve Member of the U.S. Uniformed Services – LES (most recent)
    □Honorably discharged or retired veteran – DD214 (most recent)
    □Spouse of an active duty or Reserve Member of the U.S. Uniformed Services –Military proof of marriage (record of emergencydata, recent orders, beneficiary policy, etc.) Most recent copy of spouse’s LES.

    Scholarship Information


    Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program Learners:
    Active duty learners meeting the eligibility requirements will receive a scholarship in the amount of $165 per semester credit toward tuition at the College. Veteran learners and spouses of active duty servicemembers meeting the requirements will receive a scholarship in the amount of $65 per semester credit toward tuition at the College.

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Learners: Active duty, veteran and spouses of active duty servicemember learners meeting the eligibility requirements will receive a scholarship in the amount of $25 per semester credit toward tuition at the College.

    RN-to-BSN Program Learners: Beginning in the Fall 2019 semester, all active duty, veteran and spouses of active duty servicemember learners meeting the eligibility requirements will receive a scholarship in the amount of $25 per semester credit toward tuition at the College.

    Note: Only active duty and reserve members of the U.S. Uniformed Services, who are non-matriculated learners, will receive a scholarship bringing the tuition down to $250 per semester credit in the following GE courses only: COM 301, ENG 120, HUM 110, MAT 100, PSY 201, and SOC 220.

    Joining Forces Scholarship (JFS) Application

    The Joining Forces Scholarship (JFS) is designed to assist Service-members and Veterans in achieving educational and professional goals. The scholarship will be applied during Financial Aid (FA) packaging process. The Joining Forces Scholarship cannot be combined with any other College scholarships or tuition waivers.

    Learners must request the JFS by submitting an application and all required supporting documentation to the Financial Aid Office prior to the expiration of the add/drop period in the semester in which JFS is first requested. In addition, active duty service members and spouses of active duty service members must provide proof of continued eligibility prior to the expiration of the add/drop period in every semester for which JFS is requested. JFS is not applied retroactively. All other learners will be charged tuition per credit.

    If applicant is a Spouse of an Active Duty/Reserve Member of the U.S. Uniformed Services, please complete the second section of application.
    Spouse's Name
    In addition, active duty service members and spouses of active duty service members must provide proof of continued eligibility prior to the expiration of the add/drop period (14 calendar days after the first day of the academic semester) in every semester for which JFS is requested. JFS is not applied retroactively.
    Official JFS Application Consent**
    By clicking the box, I certify that I am an individual listed above and that information provided is true to the best of my knowledge and grant my permission for the information contained herein to be shared with the scholarship selection committee(s) and scholarship donor(s). I understand that I am responsible for providing required verification documentation by the last day of add/drop period each academic semester as applicable in order to qualify for the scholarship.
     
  • External Scholarship Links

    There are a variety of scholarship options available to learners that are offered outside of the College. To help you with your search for scholarships, we have compiled this list of useful opportunities. Additionally, learners are encouraged to search on your own. Questions, including requests for assistance with editing, about these scholarship or others you find on your own should be directed to the Funding Advisor in Financial Aid.

    Keep in mind that no scholarship is too small to apply for. And the more scholarships and grants you apply for, the better your odds are of acceptance.

    Scholarship Databases:

    Bold.orgAt bold.org, they want to “Fight student debt by building alongside students and donors, moving quickly, and taking ownership as part of a global remote team.”  They have a wide variety of scholarships, especially for nursing students and other categories as well!

    CareerOneStop - Sponsored by the US Department of Labor and has a scholarship search tool, job search function, and other helpful career resources.

    College Board Scholarship SearchProvides an up-to-date scholarship search, as well as advice on how to apply for a scholarship and spot a scholarship scam

    ScholarshipOwl - Recommended by the NSPA (National Scholarship Providers Association). This is a Scholarship search engine similar to Scholarship Universe and free to use!

    College Scholarships - Scholarship Search Engine

    FastWeb - Your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more.

    Fedmoney.org - Online guide to all U.S. federal government financial aid programs.

    Open Education Database - Directory of Scholarships and financial aid opportunities

    Peterson’s - Find the right scholarship, grant, or award for you. Requires free account to search.

    Rural Health Information Hub - A product of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Rural Initiative established in December 2002 as a rural health and human services ” information portal. RAC helps rural communities and other rural stakeholders access the full range of available programs, funding, and research that can enable them to provide quality health and human services to rural residents.

    Sallie Mae Scholarship Search - Scholarship Search is the free way to get access to more than 6 million college scholarships worth up to $30 billion.

    Scholarships.com - Search over 3.7 million college scholarships & grants worth about $19 Billion in Financial Aid to help you pay for college.

    University HQ - The best advice is to begin with your state and your school first as you search for scholarship money. If you are looking for either student loans or scholarships, you will also need to fill out the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) because it contains metrics that allow school financial aid officers to determine how much you and your family can afford and how much other aid sources can supplement that amount.

    10 Best Medical School Scholarships of 2021 - Attending medical school is expensive, but there are ways you can cut down on the costs. Hopefully, these 10 scholarships have given you a good starting point. These scholarships are going to be more competitive, so don’t forget to apply for smaller scholarships and grants, as well.

     

    Scholarship Opportunities:

    The Osmosis “Raise the Line Scholarship”

    Raise the Line is about strengthening our healthcare systems. This scholarship signifies Osmosis’s continued support of education in the health sciences.  Recently, we just announced our third annual “Raise the Line” Scholarship which is about strengthening our healthcare system. A key solution: Increasing global healthcare capacity by training more people in medicine, thus “Raising the Line” of quality, accessible healthcare.

    If students are planning on enrolling, or are currently enrolled in a healthcare program it would be a great help for them to win up to a $5,000 award or one of the five $1000 awards. This would give them the chance to prepare for their career and pursue a degree in medicine, nursing, or other health science-related degrees.

    Training health professionals has never been more important in our lifetimes. At Osmosis, we believe every healthcare student deserves the best education possible. And we’re doing whatever we can to reach further and help students on this journey. Through this scholarship, we try to help students continue their studies in specializations for what they want to focus on in their healthcare careers.

    We’re providing six scholarships—one $5,000.00 USD award and five individual $1,000.00 USD awards—to selected students pursuing a degree in medicine, nursing, or other health science-related degrees.

    You can read the full details of the scholarship here: https://www.osmosis.org/scholarship

     

    Education Matters Scholarship

    Submit an online written response to the question: “What would you say to someone who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?” (250 words or less)

    Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: 11/30/2023.

     

    College Ave Monthly $1,000 Scholarship Giveaway! 

    Did you know College Ave gives away $1,000 each month, no deadline? Please let us know if you win so we can celebrate with you!

     

    Aya Healthcare Future Travel Nurse Scholarship

    Gather the following items:

    • Current GPA (high school or college unofficial transcripts)
    • Acceptance letter to an accredited nursing school
    • List of extracurricular memberships/organizations
    • Description of any volunteer work you’ve done
    • Scholarly awards/honors
    • A 500-word essay that answers the following questions:
      • What aspects of nursing are you looking forward to most?
      • Where do you see yourself professionally in five years?
      • What goals do you have for your nursing career?
      • Bonus question for overachievers: why are you considering travel nursing with Aya Healthcare?

    Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: 1/13/2024.

     

    UNIGO $10K SCHOLARSHIP

    List of easy scholarships to apply for. Best of all, many of these you can come back to and apply for every month!

    Award Amount: $2,000-$50,000

     

    FreedomCare Scholarship

    The $500 scholarship is being offered to the individual who can best express their stance on the topic of “Tips for Taking Care of Your Aging Parents”. You must submit an essay that does not exceed 1,000 words. Send your essay to scholarship@freedomcareny.com. The format should be .doc or .pdf. The essay should be creative but should not include any foul language or vulgarity. The essay should be free of any spelling or grammatical errors and should fully highlight your proper use of the English language. Once you submit your essay, it becomes the property of FreedomCare and will not be returned.

    Award Amount: $500 

     

    $1,000 Idaho Nursing Scholarships

    If you are a resident of Idaho, Hospice Visions Org is sponsoring a scholarship that will be awarded each Fall.

    Click here for details.

     

    Anytimegames Scholarship

    Is there a correlation between playing card games and healthy minds for people of all ages? Click on the link to read about the requirements for this unique scholarship opportunity.   They require an essay OR a video.  https://anytime.games/scholarship/

    Up to $4,500 scholarship opportunity with card game company with 5/31/22 deadline.

     

    Access Scholarships

    Created by a recent college graduate, Access Scholarships is a free online platform designed to help connect students with scholarship opportunities that fit their goals and values, with the ultimate goal of providing students with the resources to fund their higher education.  They even offer their own “Too Cool to Pay for School Scholarship” four times a year for $1,000! 

  • Scholarship Universe

    Nightingale College’s Scholarship Universe, a database of scholarships tailored to you.

    Learn More

Additional Tips and Resources:

Scholarships for Nursing Students — And How to Win Them

The Nursing Student’s Guide to Debt-Free Education

Frequent Places to Find Tuition Assistance:

  1. Does your employer offer tuition reimbursement or scholarship?
  2. Do you (or parent) belong to an organization or Church that offers scholarships (such as the Rotary International, Kiwanis Club, Elks Club, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), American Legion, Lions Club, YMCA, and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW))?
  3. Does your heritage group offer scholarships or tuition assistance?
  4. Does your local Chamber of Commerce offer scholarships?
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