Nurse Corps Scholarship Program

The purpose of the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (Nurse Corps SP) is to provide scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum two-year, full-time service commitment (or parttime equivalent), at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. The information that applicants supply is used to evaluate their eligibility, qualifications, and to assess their continued compliance with the applicable standards for participation in the Nurse Corps SP. In addition, information from other sources is considered (e.g., credit bureau reports).

Am I Eligible for a Scholarship?

You are eligible if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
• Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
• Begin classes no later than September 30
• Don’t have any federal judgment liens
• Don’t have an existing service commitment
• Aren’t overdue on a federal debt

Why Should I Apply?

If you receive an award, you’ll get a monthly stipend—and we’ll pay your:

• tuition;
• eligible fees;
• reasonable costs (includes books, clinical supplies/instruments, and uniforms).

Why is the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program important?

Many Americans go without necessary health care. This includes checkups, preventive screenings, and vaccines. This happens when there aren’t enough health care workers in their communities.

There continues to be a need for nurses throughout the United States. The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program helps address these issues.