Undergraduate

We remain dedicated to ensuring you have access to scholarships, grants, and resources that are both internal and external. Follow the below steps to know you’re getting the most out of your education.

Step 1:

File the FAFSA.

We evaluate need-based aid through the FAFSA . Information from your FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for financial aid. No FAFSA – no aid. So be sure to file!

For questions about financial aid, visit our Student Financial Services.

Step 2:

Merit Based Scholarships.

Based on your academic achievements in high school, we offer merit-based aid. More information on our internal merit based scholarships can be found here.

Step 3:

Research Outside Scholarships

We encourage you to continue to research any other outside scholarships. These are some we have come across and fit our nursing population, but keep in mind there are many out there to apply for!

General Nursing Scholarships:

Enrolled Nursing Students:

Enrolled, Female Nursing Students:

Enrolled, Male Nursing Students:

The links above are external scholarship resources for nursing students.

For more information, please contact Hofstra’s Office of Undergraduate Admission at BSNursing@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6700.

Graduate

To find nursing scholarships and grants, explore options like the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program, Nurses Educational Funds, American Indian Nurse Scholarship, National Association of Hispanic Nurses, and National Black Nurses Association, as well as resources from organizations like the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and March of Dimes. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Here's a more detailed list of nursing scholarships and grants, categorized for easier browsing:

General Nursing Scholarships & Grants: [5, 6]

  • Nurse Corps Scholarship Program: Provides funding for tuition, fees, and a monthly stipend in exchange for working at a critical shortage facility after graduation. [5, 6]
  • Nurses Educational Funds: A non-profit organization offering scholarships, grants, and internships for nurses pursuing graduate studies. [7]
  • American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN): Offers scholarships and financial aid resources for nursing students. [1, 3]
  • March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships: Supports registered nurses in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing. [1, 8]
  • Tylenol Future Care Scholarship: Supports graduate students in medical, nursing, or pharmacy programs. [9]
  • Barbara Rhomberg Nursing Scholarship: Supports non-traditional, full-time students pursuing undergraduate degrees in nursing. [10]
  • Hurst Review Services Nursing (AACN Scholarship): Offers scholarships to entry-level nursing students enrolled in AACN member institutions. [11]
  • A Nurse I Am Scholarship: Supports nursing students. [3, 4]
  • Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship: Recognizes and supports nurses who make a difference in their communities. [3, 4]
  • ExceptionalNurse.com Scholarships: Offers scholarships for nursing students. [3, 12]
  • Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association (FNSNA) General Scholarship: Supports nursing students. [2, 12]

Scholarships & Grants for Specific Groups: [13]

  • American Indian Nurse Scholarship: Supports students of American Indian descent pursuing a nursing career. [13]
  • National Association of Hispanic Nurses: Offers scholarships for Hispanic nurses. [4]
  • National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Nursing Scholarships: Supports African American nurses. [14]
  • Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship (NHHS): Provides financial assistance to Native Hawaiian students in nursing programs. [15]
  • American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) Scholarships: Supports students in nephrology nursing. [3, 16]
  • Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation Scholarships: Supports emergency nurses. [2, 4]
  • Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship Program: Supports students pursuing a career in military nursing. [17]
  • Association of Rehabilitation Nurses Scholarship: Supports students in rehabilitation nursing. [2]
  • American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN): Supports men in nursing. [12]
  • Soroptomist Live Your Dream Award: Supports women in nursing. [12]

Additional options (grants also for faculty members)
https://nursing.jnj.com/scholarships
https://nurse.org/scholarships/
https://www.apna.org/bod-scholarship/
https://www.apna.org/grants/
https://www.sigmanursing.org/advance-elevate/scholarships
(faculty) https://www.nursingworld.org/foundation/programs/nursing-research-grants/
https://www.ispn-psych.org/scholarships-grants
(faculty) https://www.aacn.org/education/scholarship
https://www.aaacn.org/membership/scholarships-and-awards
https://www.aorn.org/foundation/scholarships-grants
https://www.clasp.com/nursing TUITION REMISSION
https://www.clasp.com/crna TUITION REMISSION
(FACULTY) https://www.ncsbn.org/research/research-opportunities/ncsbn-grant.page
(FACULTY) https://grants.nih.gov/funding/nih-guide-for-grants-and-contracts?query=&type=active&foa=all&parent_orgs=all&orgs=NINR&ac=all&ct=all&pfoa=all&date=09011991-02062025&fields=all&spons=true&noticeSubject=all
(FACULTY) https://libguides.mskcc.org/grants/nurse
https://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/active-funding-opportunities.html

PERFUSION
https://perfusion.com/scholarship-resources/
https://stage.amsect.org/about/awards-designations-scholarships/mary-hartley-student-scholarship-award

PA
https://pa-foundation.org/scholarships-fellowships/pa-student-scholarships/

Generative AI is experimental.
[1] https://www.aacnnursing.org/students/scholarships-financial-aid
[2] https://nursejournal.org/resources/financial-aid/nursing-scholarships/
[3] https://nurse.org/scholarships/
[4] https://www.inspiraadvantage.com/blog/best-nursing-scholarships
[5] https://bhw.hrsa.gov/programs/nurse-corps/scholarship/apply
[6] https://www.registerednursing.org/scholarships-grants-available-to-nursing-students/
[7] https://www.collegescholarships.org/graduate-nursing.htm
[8] http://www.nursingscholarship.us/graduate.html
[9] https://essaypro.com/blog/graduate-school-scholarships
[10] https://www.unh.edu/fellowships-office/resource/barbara-rhomberg-excellence-nursing-scholarship
[11] https://blog.collegevine.com/scholarships-for-nursing-students
[12] https://www.allnursingschools.com/financial-aid/nursing-scholarships/
[13] https://collegeeducated.com/nursing-scholarships/
[14] https://www.collegescholarships.org/grants/african-american.htm
[15] https://www.amnhealthcare.com/blog/nursing/travel/how-to-pay-for-nursing-school/
[16] https://www.bestcolleges.com/nursing/scholarships/
[17] https://www.greatvaluecolleges.net/scholarships/veterans/