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2025/2026 AVA ELLIOTT STUDENT NURSE SCHOLARSHIP: Pre Licensure Nursing Undergraduate Majors
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1/15/2026
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Varies
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$500
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URL to the application website
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2023/2024 CNF Scholarship
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July 15th
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varies
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Awards up to $4000
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Awards are based on the student’s academic record and stated professional goals for their BSN or MSN program, among other criteria.
Application form:
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2023 BABNA Scholarship
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April 15th
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varies
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varies
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- LVN, BSN or MSN student
- Academic good standing
- Commitment to serving in minority community
- Demonstrate academic or clinical excellence
- BABNA member
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Sites with multiple scholarship opportunities
Please Check Often!
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All Year
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varies
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varies
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NEW! Geraldine "Polly" Bednash Scholarship
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California East Bay Oncology Nursing Society (CEBONS) Scholarship
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April
and
October
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One |
$2000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Undergraduate Nursing Student at Concord Campus
- Join ONS as "student" member (free)
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- Enrolled in and in good standing
CRITERIA
- Interest in Oncology Nursing
- Financial Need (100 word statement)
- Essay 500 words or less on why he/she chose nursing, volunteer work, career plans, interest in oncology.
- Letter of recommendation from two Nursing faculty
See Application
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Bonnie Fang Foundation Nursing Scholarship
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one |
$5000 |
ELIGIBILITY:
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- enrolled in current academic year
- Willing to contribute volunteer hours to foundation
CRITERIA
- Evaluated based on GPA, transcripts, references, community involvement, leadership role, interview, essay and video
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California Association of Colleges of Nursing (CACN)
Graduate Nursing Student Scholarship
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November
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Two |
$2000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Students enrolled in graduate nursing program with intention to teach
- GPA 3.25 or higher
- Committed to teach in School of Nursing at baccalaureate level for two years
CRITERIA
- Letter indicating how they meet criteria
- Letter of recommendation
- Recent CV
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Kaiser Permanente Deloras Jones RN Scholarship Program
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August
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varies |
varies |
ELIGIBILITY
- See for details
- GPA minimum depending on scholarship
- Enrolled in Kaiser Permanente Affiliate Nursing Program
- California resident and U.S citizen or permanent resident
- Not an employee of Kaiser Permanente
- Graduating December 31 or later
CRITERIA
- Completed application
- Transcripts
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance into nursing program
- Tax forms to report financial information
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California Nurses Association / NNOC Alameda County Scholarship Fund
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July
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varies |
varies |
ELIGIBILITY
- California Nurses Association member
- Accepted for admission or current student in accredited education program
- work experience as an RN for past two years in Alameda County
CRITERIA
- along with W-9 form
- proof of attendance at or acceptance into accredited education program
- personal and professional goals statement
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Golden State Nursing Foundation (GSNF)
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June
(opens January 1 each year)
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two |
$500 |
ELIGIBILITY
- current nursing student in accredited BSN, Entry Level Master's (MEPN) or Advanced Degree (Masters, Doctorate, PhD) program
CRITERIA
- Strong desire to promote nursing profession
- Two Letters of Support
- See for additional detail and application form
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Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing Alumni Association Scholarship (KFSNAA)
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June 30
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varies |
$1000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Enrolled in accredited Nursing Program (undergraduate or graduate)
- GPA 3.00 or higher
- Second year (or higher) of Pre-Licensure or already passed NCLEX for Post-Licensure
CRITERIA
- Application form
- Proof of enrollment / GPA from Registrar's
- Letter Recommendation from RN
- Financial Aid W-9 form
- Applicant Letter
- why nursing
- how will contribute to profession or community
- description of financial need
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HRSA Nursing Corps Scholarship Program
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May
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varies |
monthly stipend for tuition, fees, books, etc. |
ELIGIBILITY
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- accepted or enrolled in an accredited U.S. nursing degree program
- Begin classes no later than September 30
CRITERIA
- Those with financial need given priority
- Must work at a Critical Shortage Facility when graduate
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National League for Nursing (NLN) - Nursing Education Scholarship Award
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May
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varies |
up to $8000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Nurses pursuing advanced degree as nurse-educator
- Master's or Doctoral students enrolled in accredited programs
- Completed at least one full year of study and completed program/ project
CRITERIA
- Complete application checklist (8 content areas in a specific order)
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National Healthcare Heroes Grant for Nurses
Bold.org
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May
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One |
$1000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Current nursing students (undergraduate or graduate level), recent graduates or aspiring nursing students
CRITERIA
- Complete
- Demonstration of empathy and impact
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F.A. Davis Scholarship
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February
and
October
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Three |
$1000
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ELIGIBILITY
- Currently pursuing one of the following degrees or certifications: LPN/LVN, RN, BSN, RN-BSN, MSN, DNP (or other health-related programs)
- Enrolled in current term of nursing program
- In good standing with 3.00 GPA or higher
- Student in U.S. or Canada
CRITERIA
- Proof of enrollment
- 100-200 word introduction about yourself
- 300-600 word essay
See for application.
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The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association, Inc. (FNSNA)
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February
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varies |
up to $7500 possible |
ELIGIBILITY
- Current undergraduate nursing student
- Involvement in student nursing organizations or community health activities
- Academic achievement
- Financial need
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
CRITERIA
- See
- Complete application on
- Clinical Instructor/ Faculty Advisor Certification Form
- Financial Aid Certification Form
- Unofficial Transcript
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Uniform Advantage - GNSA Scholarship
Graduate Nursing
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January
and
September
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Two
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$2500
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ELIGIBILITY
- Enrolled in graduate nursing program
- GNSA member (free to join)
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
CRITERIA
- Academic or Professional Reference
- 500 word essay
See for additional details.
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Frontline Heroes Nursing Grant
Bold.org
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October
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One
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$1000
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ELIGIBILITY
- Current nursing students (undergraduate or graduate level), recent graduates or aspiring nursing students
CRITERIA
- Complete
- Essay (500-1000 words)
- Demonstration of empathy and impact
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| Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) Foundation Scholarship |
June
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Varies |
Varies |
ELIGIBILITY
- Enrolled in accredited nursing program
(BSN, MSN and Ph.D. candidates, including international students)
- Current GPA 3.00 or higher
- Interested in perioperative/surgical nursing
CRITERIA:
- academics/transcripts
- personal statement indicating interest/ experience in periop/ surgical nursing
- financial need
- accurate completion of scholarship application
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Nu-Xi At Large Sigma Theta Tau
Scholarship Fund |
Early June
Not Due At This Time |
Two |
$500 |
- First or Second Year nursing students
- GPA >= 3.5
- Good academic standing
- Demonstrate need
- Essay
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Platinum Educational Group (PEG) EMS, Nursing and Allied Health
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June
Not Due At This Time
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One for each group |
$1000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Enrolled in EMS, Nursing or Allied Health Program at time of award
CRITERIA
- Download scholarship packet and submit form and packet on
- Letter of Recommendation form
- Brief essay (500 words)
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Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Auxiliary (MPMC)
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May
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Multiple |
Range from $1,000-10,000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Current resident of San Mateo County for at least one year (except MPMC employee)
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.7 (based on a 4.0 scale)
- Enrolled in or accepted to a healthcare career program with completed prerequisites
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
- Applications will be accepted beginning March 15
- Applications must be received in the Auxiliary Office by May 15
- Funding is for the next academic year
- Applicants must fill out the , print it and mail with all items listed below to the following address:
MPMC Auxiliary Scholarship Program
1501 Trousdale Drive, Room 5100
Burlingame, CA 94010
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Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarship
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February
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Varies |
Varies |
See brochure or for all listed scholarships, including Latinos in Technology Scholarship.
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eQuality
(Categories vary each year)
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January
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One or more |
$6000 |
ELIGIBILITY
- Service to LGBT+ community
- Good academic standing
- Eligible for one of the categories chosen each academic year
CRITERIA
- Service to LGBT+ community
- Leadership
- Hardship or special circumstances
- Academic Achievement
- Available for interview March 15 or March 21
SEE
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Ava Elliott Student Scholarship
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January
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One |
$500 |
ELIGIBILITY
Nursing students interested in working at Children's Hospital
- 3rd or 4th year of BSN program or:
- enrolled in Masters entry RN program at undergraduate level or:
- enrolled in other RN baccalaureate programs (e.g. accelerated program). Minorities encouraged to apply.
SEE APPLICATION
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| California Nursing Students' Association (CNSA) Scholarship |
Not Due At This Time |
Varies |
Varies |
ELIGIBILITY
- Enrolled in state-approved pre-licensure nursing program
- Current NSNA member
- Current GPA 3.00 or higher
CRITERIA
- Personal essay
- Letter of reference
- Nursing student engagement examples
SEE APPLICATION
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Washington Hospital Service League Scholarship
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Not Due At This Time |
One |
$1000 |
ELIGIBILITY
Students who are pursuing studies in a health-related field.
- U.S. Citizen/ Permanent Resident (provide proof)
- Resident of Washington Hospital District - Fremont, Newark, Union City, and part of Hayward.
- 22 years of age or younger as of December 31st.
- Accepted by accredited school offering associate, bachelor or higher degree program in health-related field.
- Full-time student.
CRITERIA
- Official high school or current college transcript
- At least 100 hours volunteer service or work in health-related field.
- Current letters of recommendation, one each, from three of following: a. Designee of Volunteer Services, b. Employer, c. Counselor/Advisor, d. Teacher
SEE APPLICATION |
| Eden Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship |
Not Due At This Time |
Varies |
Varies |
ELIGIBILITY
- Resident of Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo or Ashland
- Enrolled and in good standing
CRITERIA
- Complete forms
- Transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
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El Camino Health Auxiliary
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Not Due At This Time |
Varies |
Varies |
ELIGIBILITY
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., permanent resident of California.
- Live within El Camino Hospital district, which includes Mountain View, Sunnyvale, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, or reside in Los Gatos, Santa Clara, Saratoga, San Jose, Campbell or Cupertino
- accepted or currently enrolled full-time in accredited health professionals program, including Nursing or Advanced Degree Nursing
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NurseJournal Financial Aid for Military and Veterans
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Varies |
Varies |
Varies |
Current military or veteran
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