Who Can Apply:
- Nursing is an incredibly vital field that the entire healthcare industry relies on, and nurses are the lifeblood of the profession.
- Between caring for patients, interacting with family members, and bolstering the efforts of doctors, nurses are busy and in demand. Unfortunately, there is a growing shortage of nurses in the United States as many current nurses approach retirement age, while a smaller number of students are entering the field to replace them.
- This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Penny Nelk by supporting students who are pursuing careers in nursing.
- Any undergraduate student who is pursuing a nursing degree may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
Submission: To apply, write a short essay telling us about what inspired you to pursue a career in nursing.
Deadline: December 22, 2025
Amount: $500
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/penny-nelk-nursing-scholarship/