Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Scholarship Sponsored by Health Resources and Services Administration

The Health Resources and Services Administration is accepting applications for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. The Health Resources and Services Administration improves the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by strengthening the health workforce and connecting skilled professionals to communities in need.

The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year, full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent) at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. A complete understanding of the commitment to serve at a Critical Shortage Facility and the financial, legal, and other consequences of failing to perform the commitment is critical to successfully completing the mandatory service obligation associated with a Nurse Corps Scholarship award.

Eligible Applicants and Programs

Students accepted or enrolled at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States or territory, pursuing a nursing degree or certificate program. Types of eligible nursing programs include:

• Diploma in Nursing
• Associate degree in Nursing
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Graduate-level nurse practitioner
• Graduate level advanced registered nurse

Bridge Nursing Graduate-level Programs (registered nurse to Bachelor of Science in nursing, registered nurse to Master of Science in nursing-nurse practitioners, Direct Entry Master of Science in nursing-nurse practitioners)

Funding The Nurse Corps Scholarship award includes funds for:

• Tuition
• Required fees
• Monthly stipend, and
• Other reasonable educational costs (e.g., books, supplies, uniforms)