• Students currently enrolled and matriculated in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree; or enrolled in an RN to BSN completion, RN to MSN completion, or LPN/LVN to RN program.

• Matriculation means the student has applied to and has been admitted into a state approved nursing program

• Students must graduate after July 1, 2025, to apply

• Pre-nursing students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program

• Attending classes and taking no less than six (6) credits per semester.

• Involvement in student nursing organizations and/or community health activities

• Document academic achievement

• Establish financial need

• U.S. Citizen or Alien with U.S. Permanent Resident Status/Alien Registration Number

• High school students are not eligible to apply

• Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing

• All applicants must submit a copy of their recent nursing school transcripts, or grade report.

• A Faculty Member of your program must complete the ​​Faculty Member Certification Form. 

• The school Financial Aid Representative must complete the Financial Aid Certification Form.

• NSNA members must provide their member numbers and expiration date.

• Registered nurses in baccalaureate programs and licensed practical/vocational nurses in programs leading to registered nurse licensure must submit a copy of their license to be considered for the Career Mobility Scholarships.

• A $10 submission fee must be paid via Stripe

The NSNA Foundation awards over $500,000 annually. Scholarship funding is up to $10,000 per award.

Scholarships are awarded in the spring of 2025 for use in summer school 2025 and the 2025 – 2026 academic year.

The scholarships are based on academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to health care. Additional criteria may be required by some sponsors.

A committee of faculty and students is appointed by the NSNA Foundation to select recipients.