Apply for the Nurse Corps Scholarship!

Worried about how to pay for your nursing degree? Apply to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program! We help pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs (ex. books, clinical supplies and instruments), plus a monthly stipend for living expenses.

After graduation, you will serve at least two years in the Nurse Corps. Our team helps you find employment in a critical shortage facilityin a shortage-designated area in a U.S. state or territory.

Make a real impact in underserved communities as a Nurse Corps Scholar!

The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program application is open now and will close
Thursday, May 4, 2023.

Save the Date to Attend our Application Assistance Webinar! Wednesday, March 15, 2023 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET Join on Zoom

Want to Learn More?

Step 1: Visit ourapplication websitefor: Eligibility information Fact sheet about the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program Application and Program Guidancereference document

Step 2:Subscribe to receive email updatesand application tips throughout the application cycle.

Special Funding

This year, the Nurse Corps Scholarship Programhas reserved special funding for the following areas:

• Up to 20% of awards reserved for nurse practitioners with a specialty in psychiatric mental health.

• Up to $5 million reserved for:
• Registered nurses with a focus in women's health or obstetrics
• Nurse practitioners with a focus in womens health or an obstetrics and gynecological specialization
• Certified nurse midwives with a focus in improving maternal health outcomes
• Up to $2 million reserved for career pathway health professionals such as certified nursing assistants, home health aides, medical assistants, licensed practical (vocational) nurses, and other entry-level health professionals.

Note:We give funding preference to those who need the most financial assistance.

Did you know?The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Programalso provides funding to eligible nurses committed to serving in communities of need. Check out theNurse Corps-NHSC Scholarship Comparison Toolto see if you are eligible to apply.