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Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

 
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 93.303
Sponsors
Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Deadlines
Apr 24, 2025
Contact

800.221.9393
Online contact form

Purpose

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.

Fact sheet

Eligibility

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 clinical nursing program located in the U.S.
  • Begin classes no later than September 30, 2025
  • 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

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 ($1,626 for the 2025-2026 academic year)
Application process
Tagged as
Nurse practitioners and other advanced practice registered nurses · Nurses · Scholarships for health careers

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