Scholarships for Nursing Education Graduate Students
On March 15, 2018, the (NLN) Foundation announced it is offering scholarships of up to $8,000 to nurses pursuing an advanced degree in an accredited program. Excelsior College’s School of Nursing is accredited by the . The NLN’s mission is to build a strong and diverse nursing workforce to advance the health of the nation and the global community.
An additional six $10,000 scholarships are available for students or faculty with a patient care focus in gerontology. These additional scholarships are from a recent partnership the NLN Foundation established with Home Instead Senior Care.
Eligible candidates for the $8,000 scholarships must be pursuing an advanced degree in nursing education, have completed one full year of a nursing education program, and be a member in NLN either as an individual or through their employer or school. The deadline for submission is May 24, 2018.
Application requirements include a proposal outlining the student’s need for support, the description of program of study, a projected graduation date, relevance of the project to NLN Foundation scholarship priorities, the student’s future goals as a nurse educator, two letters of recommendation, and a budget narrative. For a detailed list of application instructions, a FAQ NLN scholarship sheet, and a checklist, visit the .
