Scholarships for Nursing Students

I'm thinking about going into nursing after high school. Are there specific scholarships available for nursing students that I should be aware of? I'm interested in hearing about any scholarships that may help make my education more affordable.

Yes, there are many scholarships specific to nursing students. These scholarships are often sponsored by professional organizations wanting to support the field. Here are a few worth looking into:

1. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the Hurst Review Services offer the "Hurst Review AACN Scholarship", which awards a scholarship to an undergraduate student twice annually.

2. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) provides scholarships for undergraduate nursing students.

3. The Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) provides scholarships for students who are in nursing graduate programs, so you might want to keep this one in mind for the future if you're planning on pursuing advanced degrees.

4. The "NURSE Corps Scholarship Program" provides scholarships for nursing students who are willing to work in eligible Critical Shortage Facilities in high-need areas for at least two years.

5. Lastly, The American Assembly for Men in Nursing provides several scholarships for male nursing students.

Remember, scholarships can be competitive, so I'd recommend starting early and submitting applications well ahead of deadlines. Also, make sure to apply to a mix of both national and local scholarships. Local scholarships tend to be less competitive, which might increase your chances of earning one.

Don't forget to check with the financial aid office of the schools you're applying to as well. They might have more information about scholarships specific to their nursing program. Good luck with your scholarship search!