Nurse Corps Scholarship
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum of 2 years, full-time service commitment at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Other
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a fully accredited academic institution with a graduate, baccalaureate, associate degree or diploma nursing program located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory. The applicant must be free of any federal judgment liens, not have breached a prior service obligation, is not excluded, debarred, suspended, or disqualified by a federal agency, and have no conflicting service obligations. Financial need is also reviewed as part of the eligibility determination. The applicant must submit an application, and sign a contract agreeing to accept payment of scholarship funds and provide health care services in a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses for a minimum of two years.
Beneficiaries
- Graduate and Professional Higher Education
United States citizens or nationals, enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a fully accredited graduate, baccalaureate, associate degree or diploma nursing program.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Funding preference is given to all qualified applicants with the greatest financial need. HRSA will make awards in rank order based on funding preference until all funds are exhausted.
Award notifications are sent by email no later than September 30 of each year.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum of 2 years, full-time service commitment at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
Mission Categories
Primary: Nursing Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Training Service-obligated scholarships are awarded to full-time students of nursing. Scholarships pay tuition and require fees to the school, a monthly stipend to students and a single annual payment to the student to assist with other reasonable educational expenses that include books, supplies, instruments, and uniforms. The program requires 1 year of service for each year of scholarship support, with a minimum 2-year service commitment post-graduation. A maximum of 4 years of educational support may be awarded to an individual. Service obligation must be fulfilled at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Refer to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Application and Program Guidance for specific requirements.
Required Documentation
Applicants should review the most current Nurse Corps Scholarship Application and Program Guidance assistance listing for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.