The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc.

The 2023-2024 scholarship application is available from September 9, 2022 – January 27, 2023 on
www.forevernursing.org

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

● Students currently enrollment and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program;
matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program (Students in accelerated programs must graduate after July 1, 2023, to apply)
● Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program;
● Attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester.
● Involvement in student nursing organizations and/or community health activities;
● Document academic achievement;
● Establish financial need;
● U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number;
● High school students are not eligible to apply;
● Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing.

HOW MUCH MONEY IS AVAILABLE?
The NSNA Foundation awarded over $500,000 in May 2022, in the general scholarship and promise of nursing programs.
Scholarship funding is up to $10,000.

WHAT CRITERIA ARE USED FOR SELECTION?
The scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. Additional criteria may be required by some sponsors.

WHEN WILL THE SCHOLARSHIPS BE AWARDED?
Scholarships are awarded in the spring of 2023 for use in summer school 2023 and the 2023 – 2024 academic year.

WHO CHOOSES THE RECIPIENTS?
A committee of faculty and students is appointed by the NSNA Foundation to select recipients.

WHEN IS THE APPLICATION AVAILABLE?

The 2023-2024 online scholarship application is available September 9, 2022.

DEADLINE FOR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS?
Applications must be submitted online by January 27, 2023.

WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH THE APPLICATION?
All applicants must submit a copy of their recent nursing school transcripts, or grade report. NSNA members must have their member numbers and expiration date. Registered nurses in baccalaureate programs and licensed practical/vocational nurses in programs leading to registered nurse licensure must submit a copy of their license to be considered for the Career
Mobility Scholarships. Complete details are in the online application.