Orange County Community Foundation
Scholarship Name: Jackson Family Scholarship Fund for Nursing
Description: The Orange County Community Foundation gives a number of awards to students from high school across Orange County. The Jackson Family Fund for Nursing gives current nursing students (you must have completed at least two semesters) from California the chance to offset some of the costs of a nursing degree, be it a two-year or four-year program. You must have financial need to qualify for this award.
Award: Varies
Awards per Year: Varies
Award is Open to: Undergraduate students
Major/Field of Study: Nursing
How to Apply/Contact: You must write and essay and fill out an online form to apply for this scholarship. The application and instructions can be found on the Orange County Community Foundation website.
See Also: Scholarships for Nursing School
National Student Nurses’ Association
Scholarship Name: The Foundation of the National Students Nurses’ Association Scholarship
Description: This scholarship from the National Student Nurses’ Association is named in memory of Frances Tompkins, the Association’s first executive director. Eligible candidates for this nursing scholarship should be currently enrolled in a state-accredited nursing program and be active in student activities and associations relating to furthering his or her nursing career. Students should also have a record of academic excellence and demonstrated financial need.
Award: $1,000 – $2,000
Awards per Year: Varies
Award is Open to: Undergraduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Nursing
How to Apply/Contact: Visit the National Student Nurses’ Association to download a copy of the scholarship application.
See Also: Scholarships for Nursing School