If you’re a student studying nursing, or know one who is, we have a list of opportunities that may pique your interest. The ten scholarships below are specifically for nursing students, and each one offers a prize that can help pay for college costs. Review each scholarship’s details and be sure to apply by the stated deadline.
Creative Biolabs Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application, including a current transcript, recommendation letter, and written essay of 800–1,000 words or a PowerPoint of 10–12 pages with detailed lecture notes on one of four topics related to genetics.
Eligibility: Open to female students who plan to pursue a 4-year degree in nursing
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Website: https://www.creative-biolabs.com/scholarship-program.html
Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the online application, including an essay, brief biography, and a photo.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international students who are enrolled in or have been accepted to an undergraduate nursing program; must also have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
Deadline: September 30, 2026
Website: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-major/nursing-scholarships/nurses-make-a-difference-scholarship
Megan Mills Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay between 400 and 600 words describing your Caribbean country of descent, how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your STEM or medical career, and how have you exemplified resilience and strength in your lived experiences.
Eligibility: Open to women of Caribbean descent who are first or second-generation college students and pursuing four-year degrees in a STEM, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary, or nursing program
Amount: Two winners of $1,000 each
Deadline: October 28, 2026
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/megan-mills-scholarship/
Susan Rita Murray Nursing Scholarship
How to Apply: Write a short essay between 400 and 600 words describing your reason for pursuing a nursing degree and how you plan to make a positive impact in your community through your medical career.
Eligibility: Must be a woman pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree in nursing with at least a 3.5 GPA
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: November 30, 2026
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/susan-rita-murray-nursing-scholarship/
Scrubin Uniforms/AACN Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete an online application, provide demographic information, and submit a short essay.
Eligibility: Must be a current nursing student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an AACN member school with a formal affiliation agreement with Scrubin Uniforms and at least a 3.5 GPA
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Website: https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/scrubin-uniforms-scholarship
Coursey Enterprises Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application, including submission of a recent photo of yourself, and write an essay of 200 words or less explaining why you want to become a nurse.
Eligibility: Open to first-year nursing students
Amount: $250
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Website: https://www.courseyenterprises.com/scholarships
Elizabeth Garde National Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application including at least two letters of recommendation
Eligibility: Must be a post-high school student or graduate student seeking a degree in nursing or other medical profession with at least a 3.0 GPA and be a Danish Sisterhood member or the child of a Danish Sisterhood member in good standing for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline
Amount: $850
Deadline: March 1, 2027
Website: https://www.danishsisterhood.org/newpage
National Black Nurses Association Scholarships
How to Apply: Complete the application, including an official transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a two-page personal statement.
Eligibility: Must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area), must also be currently enrolled in a nursing program (LPN/LVN, ADN, RN-BSN, Generic BSN, Masters, Doctorate) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application with at least one full year of school remaining
Amount: Starting at $1,000
Deadline: March 15, 2027
Website: https://nbna.org/programs-committees/programs/scholarships/
Jennifer D. Hale Memorial Scholarship
How to Apply: Write an essay between 400 and 600 words answering the questions: “How has your experience as a teen mom impacted your educational journey and your goals for the future? Why did you choose to pursue a career in nursing?”
Eligibility: Open to any high school or undergraduate student who is a teen mom or a former teen mom planning to pursue a nursing degree
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 20, 2027
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/jennifer-d-hale-memorial-scholarship/
“Caretakers on the Climb” Scholarship for Nursing Students
How to Apply: Complete the application, including an essay of no more than 250 words that addresses the questions: “What sparked your passion for nursing, what are your goals for your nursing career, and how will this scholarship help you achieve those goals?”
Eligibility: Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents in college or graduate school who are currently enrolled in a nursing program
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: May 31, 2027
Website: https://scholarships360.org/scholarships/search/caretakers-on-the-climb-scholarship-for-nursing-students/
Please note, most scholarship recipients receive $2,500 or less, and only 0.1% of undergraduate students receive $25,000 or more in scholarship funds. Scholarships are one of many sources of funding for college, including savings, current income, and federal and private loans. To learn about the variety of ways to pay for college, visit our Paying for College webpage.
