Nursing Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships are financial assistance that does not need to be repaid. They are merit-based programs that are given based on academic performance or extracurricular activities like sports and music. Some scholarships are also based on student-specific circumstances such as race, gender, medical history, and more. Schools and universities are the most common providers, but entities like. This includes businesses, individuals, non-profits, and churches that have their own offerings. To ensure the offering’s legitimacy, be sure to do background research on an offer before accepting it.

 

Your school’s office of financial aid will usually have a list of available scholarships. There are also a host of scholarship databases with recommendations and details if you want to do further reading. Be sure to have all your documents ready before submitting your application. Requirements may vary, but most scholarships will require you to submit personal information. This could be an essay about yourself, or a statement describing how this scholarship would benefit you. Finally, keep in mind that scholarship deadlines are usually strict. You want to submit your application in advance or on time.