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Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

Applicable For:

College & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$10,000

Application Deadline:

04/05/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program is a scholarship program funded by the U.S. government, specifically by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The program aims to provide financial assistance to nursing students who are committed to working as registered nurses (RNs) in underserved areas of the country after his graduation.

In exchange for the scholarship, recipients must commit to working as RNs in a Critical Shortage Facility or a Nurse Corps Site, both of which are typically located in medically underserved areas, for at least two years after graduation.

Applicants for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program must complete an application and participate in an interview process. The program is highly competitive, and the selection process considers factors such as academic achievement, financial need, and commitment to nursing.

Eligibility Criteria For Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

The eligibility criteria for the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (NCSP) are as follows:

  • Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens, nationals or lawful permanent residents.
  • Education: Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in a nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate, diploma) at an accredited school of nursing located in the United States.
  • Academic Requirements: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
  • Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need to be considered for the scholarship program. This is based on the cost of attendance at the nursing school, as well as the applicant’s expected family contribution.
  • Commitment to Service: Applicants must be willing to commit to at least 2 years of full-time service at a healthcare facility with a critical shortage of nurses upon completion of their nursing program.
  • Background Check: Applicants must have a clean criminal background check and be in good standing with any nursing regulatory body where they hold a license or certification.

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