External Scholarships
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Scholarships serve to complement your financial aid package, helping to lessen your reliance on student loans. Therefore, these scholarships are a key component in minimizing borrowing and reducing overall loan indebtedness.
The scholarship resources on this page have been compiled by the UCLA School of Nursing to help students locate external funding opportunities. The information should not be construed as any type of endorsement or support of any particular organization, individual, points of view, products, or services offered by these outside sites. UCLA SON does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness, or completeness of this outside information.
SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES AT UCLA
UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment
The UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment helps UCLA students identify and apply for scholarships. They offer workshops, individual counseling, and other resources.
UCLA Financial Aid & Scholarships Registered Student Application
To access additional scholarships across UCLA, you can submit a UCLA Financial Aid and Scholarships Registered Student Application. This application is available year-round.
The UCLA Affiliates Fellowships were established in 1948 to provide support in the upcoming academic year to continuing UCLA graduate students with demonstrated financial need pursuing a masters degree, M.D., Ph.D., or other professional terminal degree. The fellowship has a preference for first generation students and those studying in Nursing, Education, or the Humanities.
Applicants are considered on the basis of academic credentials, a statement of career goals, research activities, campus and community activities (available on the general application), and a UCLA faculty reference (supplemental question).
Eligible Disciplines: Master's and Doctoral
Application Deadlines: Mid-June
UCLA GRAPES
UCLA's extensive database, known as GRAPES, contains scholarships, grants, fellowships, and postdoctoral awards accessible to applicants from any graduate program, graduate students pursuing a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation, and postdoctoral scholars. You may also want to subscribe to the Gradfellowships-L Subscription to receive email notifications regarding fellowship opportunities.
EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITIES
Healthcare Association Scholarships
Scholarship supports students enrolled in master's and doctoral nursing programs at AACN member institutions who have a desire to become future nurse faculty. Must be a member of the Graduate Nursing Student Academy.
Eligible Disciplines: Master's and Doctoral
Award: $5,000
Application Deadlines: January 31 and July 15 https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/nursethink-scholarship
QGenda, a leader in healthcare workforce management solutions, has joined with AACN on a new scholarship program for students in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. The $5,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student from an AACN member school three times per year.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate, Graduate
Award: $5,000
Application Period:
- July - Only students in entry-level baccalaureate programs may apply
- February - Only students in accelerated baccalaureate or master’s programs may apply
- October - Only students in master’s and doctoral programs may apply
Hurst Review and AACN partner to offer this scholarship program that recognizes and rewards entry-level nursing students for outstanding academic performance.
Eligible Disciplines: Entry-level nursing students
Award: $2,500
Application Deadlines: September 1 and February 1
https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/hurst-review-scholarship
Scholarship program for students enrolled in master's and doctoral programs who are committed to making a positive impact on the nation's health and health care. Awarded to eligible GNSA members.
Eligible Disciplines: Master's and Doctoral; must be GNSA member
Award: $5,000
https://www.aacnnursing.org/students/scholarships-financial-aid/uniform-advantage-scholarship
AANP scholarships are available to members who are currently enrolled in an accredited graduate school in pursuit of an advanced degree. Applicants must be a licensed registered nurse, have at least one semester of classes completed and be scheduled to complete an eligible NP program
Eligible Disciplines: APRN, DNP, PhD
Award: $2,500 to $5,000
Application Period: March https://www.aanp.org/education/professional-funding-support/scholarships
ACNL awards scholarships to support registered nurses in expanding their leadership acumen through advanced study, pursuing higher degrees to meet community or organizational needs, and advancing nursing knowledge through research conduct and dissemination. ACNL membership is not required to apply
Eligible Disciplines: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN)
Award: Scholarships are awarded based on dollars available in the scholarship fund and the number of individuals who have applied.
Application Period: August
https://www.acnl.org/scholarship-opportunities https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/ad551e13-3497-4921-835d-24bbf2e0be44
ACNL provides scholarships to support graduating student nurses in completing their pre-licensure requirements. Scholarships are awarded to student nurses who have graduated from an accredited program and are in the process of applying for the NCLEX exam.
Eligible Disciplines: BSN, MECN
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Scholarship Program (BSNSP) increases the number of appropriately trained nurses providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $10,000.
Eligibility Disciplines: BSN
Award: Up to $10,000
Application Period: November-December
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/scholarships/bsnsp/
The Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program (APHSP) increases the number of appropriately trained healthcare professionals providing direct patient care in a qualified facility in California. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $25,000.
Eligible Disciplines: APRN
Award: Up to $25,000
Application Period: November-December
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/financial-assistance/scholarships/aphsp/
HRSA offers scholarships to help you pay for your health professions’ education. In return, you work at a Critical Shortage Facility (CSF) when you graduate.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate, Graduate
Award: Covers tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend
Application Period: March-May
General Nursing Scholarships
This scholarship is open to Undergraduate and Graduate full-time nursing students enrolled in a state-approved undergraduate or graduate nursing program in the states of California and Nevada.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate and Graduate
Award: $5,000
Application Period: September-December
The Deloras Jones Nursing Scholarship provides financial assistance for students enrolled in any affiliated Southern California nursing program. Based primarily on financial need and grade point average, these scholarships are awarded to those who have achieved academic excellence, and those pursuing graduate nursing and doctoral degrees.
Eligible Disciplines: MSN, DNP, PhD
Award: $2,000
Application Period: Summer
Awarded to students that are enrolled as a full-time graduate students in a Nursing degree program in the fall of the year in which the scholarships are awarded.
Eligible Disciplines: Graduate Students or College Seniors planning to enroll in graduate school in upcoming academic year
Award: $5,000-$10,000
Application Period: May-August
GoodRx Helps recognizes the value of nursing staff as a core part of a patient’s care team. Increasing equity in nursing is critical to better patient outcomes and building stronger communities. Nursing students from underrepresented groups to apply for a $5,000 scholarship toward their degree or certification.
Eligible Disciplines: Current or recently graduated nursing student (BSN, MSN, DNP)
Award: $5,000
Application Period: June-July
Funding is available to those who demonstrate financial need, reside in, and attend accredited colleges and universities in California.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Award: Up to $10,000
Application Deadline: May 1
An academic award of $1,000 will be provided by Study.com to a prospective or current nursing student.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: May
https://nursing.study.com/resources/nursing-student-scholarship.html#0743
Scholarships for Special Interests
Bio-Oil® and AACN are proud to introduce a new scholarship program for nursing students who aspire to specialize in Labor and Delivery in order to empower the next generation of nurses to make a meaningful impact in maternal care.
Eligible Disciplines: Baccalaureate nursing program
Award: $5,000
Applicants must:
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Submit one academic reference
- Complete a 500-word essay about your plan to become a labor and delivery nurse after graduation
Application Deadline: November 1
This award recognizes an outstanding research report, thesis, or published article related to women and health or women in health-related endeavors. Named for Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, the first woman to graduate from medical school, it is made possible by the generosity of Mrs. Jean Stone.
Eligible Disciplines: BSN
Award: $1,000
Application Period: March
https://csw.ucla.edu/funding/undergraduate-students/elizabeth-blackwell-award/#tab-id-1
The Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate at an accredited school of nursing, from a racial or ethnic group underrepresented among nurses. Eligible applicants include students enrolled in an undergraduate accredited school of nursing who intends to work in maternal and infant health after graduating from nursing school.
Eligible Disciplines: BSN
Award: $10,000
Application Period: April
The scholarship is available to registered nurses pursuing degrees at the master's or doctorate level with a demonstrated commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes and health equity for all moms and babies.
Eligible Disciplines: Registered nurses currently enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctoral level
Award: $10,000
Application Period: April
This scholarship aims provide scholarships to registered nurses who are committed to oncology nursing to continue their education by pursuing a research doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or clinical doctoral degree (DNP).
Eligible Disciplines: PhD, DNP
Award: $7,500
Application Deadline: February 1
https://www.petersons.com/scholarship/ann-olson-memorial-doctoral-scholarship-111_178883.aspx
The ONS Foundation provides educational opportunities for oncology nurses including scholarships, career development, and more.
This scholarship program is intended to increase diversity and inclusion within the GI profession. This scholarship provides financial support to SGNA members from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations and or/those who have been impacted by disability.
Eligible Disciplines: BSN, MSN, PhD
Award: Up to $10,000
Application Deadline: June
https://www.sgna.org/Member-Resources/SGNA-Empowering-GI-Professional-Diversity-Scholarship
Diversity Scholarships
The Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship is awarded each year to a non-traditional, fulltime student pursuing undergraduate degrees in nursing. Undergraduate nursing programs are those offering an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. Non-traditional students are those students who postponed the pursuit of a college degree after high school, or had their college careers interrupted, and instead entered the workforce, or military or fulfilled a family or non-profit obligation.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate
Award: $1,000
Application Period: April
Applicants must be nursing students with a documented disability who have applied to, or already been admitted to, a college or university program on a full-time basis.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate
Award: $250-500
Application Deadline: June 1
Through the generosity of donations by its members, AAMN is pleased to announce it will award two $1,000 scholarships to current AAMN student members who are nursing undergraduates.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate students who are current AAMN members
Award: $1,000
Application Period: June
IHS scholarships offer qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health profession students a unique opportunity to establish an educational foundation as they prepare to pursue a career in Indian health.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate and Graduate
Award: Tuition + required fees
Application Period: December-February
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America has provided scholarship awards since 1928 to assist students of American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian heritage pursuing degrees in nursing or in the field of health care. Students should be focused on a career goal directly related to the healthcare needs of the American Indian, Alaskan Native, or Hawaiian Native community
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post Graduate
Award: Minimum $1,500
Application Deadline: June 1
https://nscda.org/student-resources/scholarship-opportunities/
An academic award of $1,000 will be provided to an indigenous nursing student by Study.com.
Eligible Disciplines: Any type of nursing degree at the undergraduate or graduate level
Award: $1,000
Application Deadline: May 1
https://study.com/resources/indigenous-nursing-student-scholarship.html#0743
Scholarships are granted to Native Hawaiians pursuing careers in primary and behavioral health disciplines. Scholars deliver culturally competent primary health care services to Native Hawaiians and disadvantaged people who live in high-need and rural communities in Hawaii.
Eligible Disciplines: BSN, MSN, DNP
Award: Full tuition + monthly stipend + educational expenses
Application Deadline: March
https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/native-hawaiian-health
The National Black Nurses Association provides scholarships to students at all levels. Must be a member of NBNA and a member of a local chapter (if one exists in your area).
Eligible Disciplines: BSN, MSN, Doctorate
Award: $1,000-$15,000
Application Deadline: March
NAHN awards scholarships to active and eligible members who are enrolled in accredited LVN/LPN, associate, diploma, baccalaureate, and graduate nursing programs for the next academic year. Scholarship recipients are a select group of nurses who demonstrate promise of professional contributions to the nursing profession and who have the potential to act as role models for other aspiring nursing students.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate, Graduate
Award: Ranges
Application Period: February-March
This scholarship is open to students with outstanding academic records, leadership, and who are committed to serving Hispanics. Applicants are not required to be Hispanic. However, an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is required.
Eligible Disciplines: Undergraduate, Graduate
Application Period: May-June
https://www.nhmafoundation.org/hispanic-health-professional-student-scholarship
Scholarship Search Tools
UCLA GRAPESCenter for Scholarships & Scholarship Enrichment - Outside Databases AACN Scholarships & Financial AidScholly by Sallie Mae - Simple and Free Way to Find ScholarshipsCollegeBoard.com — BigFuture scholarship search FastWeb — free scholarship searches Scholarships.com — free scholarship searches Finaid — The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid Johnson & Johnson — Nursing scholarship searchSallieMae Scholarships TFS Scholarships
Scholarships & Resources for Native American and Alaskan Native Students
Senior Care Career ScholarshipScholarship Guide for Nurse Practitioner Schools (2022-2023)
BestColleges.com — Scholarships for Nursing Students
Bold.com - The Best Nursing School Scholarships
Study.com Scholarship Guide for Nursing Students
EduMed's Online Guide for Minority Healthcare Students
Scholarships and Resources for Black PhD Students MoneyGeek - How to Find and Apply for College Scholarships
RESOURCES FOR UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
Scholarship Directory for Undocumented StudentsImmigrants RisingMy Undocumented Life
RESOURCES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Dashew Center functions as the central hub to provide international students, scholars, and their departments with visa services, resources, support and advocacy on campus.
Fulbright Foreign Student ProgrameduPASSInternational Education Financial Aid (IEFA)InternationalScholarships.comInstitute for International Education's Funding for U.S. Study
MANAGING YOUR OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Outside scholarship awards are coordinated with your financial aid offer per federal law. You are responsible to report expected or received funds on your Financial Aid Notification (FAN) on MyUCLA or by notifying the SON Financial Aid Office. Please let us know how much you are receiving in outside support AND the source of the award(s). Once we review the information, we will generate a new FAN, which you can review on MyUCLA.
It is our policy to replace your need-based loans and work-study first. If the amount of outside aid exceeds the amount of loan and work in your award, your grant aid could be reduced.
If you receive a scholarship from an OUTSIDE DONOR, follow these 3 steps:
- Request that outside scholarship CHECKS ARE MADE PAYABLE to UC REGENTS.
- Give the donor your 9-digit UID (UCLA Identification Number) and ask them to include it with your award.
- Have the donor include a letter explaining the award terms when the scholarship check is sent to UCLA. Make sure to report any outside scholarships on your Financial Aid Notification (FAN) or contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships office to report the award.
Checks should be mailed / forwarded to:
Payment Solutions & Compliance Office
University of California, Los Angeles
Box 957089, 1125 Murphy Hall
405 Hilgard Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7089