NURSE Corps Scholarship Program

This program is provided by the Health Resources & Services Administration. As a student accepted or enrolled in a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree nursing program, you can receive funding for tuition, fees, and other educational costs. In exchange you must work at an eligible facility upon graduation.

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident;
• Be enrolled—or accepted for enrollment—in a professional nursing degree program at an accredited school of nursing in the U.S.;
  beginning classes no later than September 30;
• Be free from any federal judgment liens;
• Be free from an existing service commitment;
• Not be overdue on a federal debt.

We give funding preference depending on your financial need.

How Do I Apply?

• Click the “Visit” button below to sign up to be notified when the next scholarship application opens
• When you are ready to apply, first read the annually updated Application and Program Guidance. Make sure you understand the terms and conditions of the NURSE Corps contract, which outlines the requirement for fulfilling your minimum two years of service at an eligible Critical Shortage Facility. You can find this information also by clicking the “Visit” button below.