Nursing Scholarship Opportunities
Below are scholarship opportunities available to students seeking nursing careers. When seeking information about these scholarships, you will need to clarify that you are seeking financial assistance for studies in a program of nursing.
Texas Professional Nursing Scholarship-complete APPLICATION and submit to the UST Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Applications for the 2011-2012 year will be available beginning July 1, 2011.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing -financial opportunities
American Association of Critical Care Nursing
The Houston Chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nursing has funds available for Awards and Scholarships for assistance with educational advancement. Criteria for selection include chapter membership (there is a category for student membership).
Black Nurses’ Association
When funds are available, the Black Nurses’ Association offers scholarship on a one time basis. Requirements for consideration are:
- Enrolled in clinical portion of the program and be in good standing at the time of application
- GPA of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
- Present three letters of recommendation (one faculty, a community person and an RN or LVN active in BNA)
- Active membership in BNA for six months to one year with local dues current at the time of application
Inquiries should be directed to:
Black Nurses Association
PO Box 20591
Houston, TX
77225-0591
Good Samaritan Foundation
Provides varying amounts each term for undergraduate and graduate students.
Criteria include:
- Evidence of financial need
- Willingness to participate in Foundation activities on an as needed basis
Scholarship applications may be obtained by picking up the form from the foundation or by writing to:
Good Samaritan Foundation
5615 Kirby Drive #610
Houston, TX
77005
Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation
The Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation (HNEF) offers academic scholarships to qualified students who require financial assistance, demonstrate the desire and the ability to pursue a professional nursing education in the greater Houston Community. The scholarship provides financial support for studies toward a bachelor’s or advanced nursing degree.
To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must meet the following selection criteria:
- Have a household income of less than $50,000.
- Express a sincere desire to actively pursue a professional career in nursing.
- If currently a high school senior graduating in the next 12 months, take the SAT or ACT exam prior to submitting and application.
- If currently enrolled in a college or university, provide documentation of current academic standing and courses taken that are prerequisites for entrance into an accredited bachelor’s or advanced nursing program.
- If anticipating entrance into bachelor’s or advanced degree nursing program, documentation of acceptance of acceptance into a college or university in the greater
Houston area.
- Not be related by degree of consanguinity (child, grandchild or niece/nephew) to a member of the HNEF Board of Directors, an employee or a contractor.
Contact Information:
Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation
3815 Montrose,
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77006
Hispanic Nurses Association
One-time awards are provided by the Hispanic Nurses Association, Houston Chapter. Scholarships are awarded once a year beginning in the fall semester and are based on academic achievement, financial need, involvement in school and community activities and counselor/teacher recommendations.
Eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Hispanic background
-
U.S. Citizenship
- GPA >2.5
- Evidence of financial need
- Enrolled in a minimum of nine hours in an accredited
Texas college/university
- Nursing major
Contact for the Hispanic Nurses Association scholarship information is as follows:
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
Houston Chapter
P.O. Box 355
Tomball, TX : 77377-0355
Send the completed application to:
Rebecca Esparza
4124 Fairmont Parkway
Pasadena, TX 77504
- Oncology Nursing Society
As funds are available, the Houston Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society awards scholarships for students expressing interest in oncology nursing.
The criteria for selection is as follows:
- GPA > 2.5 on 4.0 scale
- Be within one year of graduation
- Provide two nursing faculty recommendations
- Express interest or demonstrate clinical practice in oncology
- Submit application by mid-March deadline
Information for applications: http://www.hcons.org/
Texas Nurses Association
District 9 of the Texas Nurses Association offers scholarships for undergraduate and graduate nursing education. A committee of educators and researchers select recipients by blind review. Applications for the scholarships may be obtained from:
TNA, District 9
2370 Rice Boulevard Suite 109
Houston, TX
77005
713-523-3619 (office)
713-523-5982 (fax)
Healthcare and Nursing Education Foundation -
Scholarships are awarded to support studies toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced nursing degrees and are based on academics, leadership ability, community involvement, financial need and commitment to pursuing a nursing career. Students selected may be awarded up to $1,500 to $2,000 per semester to be used for tuition, books, and fees at Houston area colleges and universities
For more information, please visit www.hnef.org or contact Scholarship Coordinator Andrea Green at 713-802-7860 or via email at info@hnef.org or scholarships@hnef.org.
Harris County Medical Society Alliance – www.hcmsa.org
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