If you’re a student studying nursing, or know one who is, we have a list of opportunities that may pique your interest. The seven 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, 2025
Website: https://www.creative-biolabs.com/scholarship-program.html
Dr. Tien Vo Healthcare Hope Scholarship
How to Apply: Write a personal statement between 400 and 600 words on your journey, the challenges you’ve faced, and how you hope to impact the world through a career in healthcare.
Eligibility: Open to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a healthcare-related program who demonstrate both financial need and a strong commitment to making a difference through their future career
Amount: $500
Deadline: November 16, 2025
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/dr-tien-vo-healthcare-hope-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, 2025
Website: https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/scrubin-uniforms-scholarship
Coursey Enterprises Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application 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, 2025
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, 2026
Website: https://www.danishsisterhood.org/newpage
Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship
How to Apply: Complete the application form and submit an essay, two letters of recommendation, and an enrollment verification form.
Eligibility: Must be a non-traditional student (a student who did not immediately continue their education after high school) enrolled in a full-time undergraduate nursing program working toward an associate or bachelor’s degree
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Website: https://b4brands.com/br-nursing-scholarship/
Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students
How to Apply: Complete the application form and write an essay between 400 and 600 words on why you want to pursue a nursing degree and how you hope to contribute to your community as a nurse.
Eligibility: Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident pursuing nursing as a career
Amount: $3,000
Deadline: June 1, 2026
Website: https://bold.org/scholarships/community-health-ambassador-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.
