Top 20 Nursing Scholarships For Single Dads
Are you a dad who is considering going to nursing school? There are many options in this case, and male nurses are a growing component of the exciting field of nursing.
Nursing schools offer flexible schedules for moms and dads alike. For those dads who are in need of financial assistance, here is a list of the top 20 nursing scholarships.
1. The American Assembly for Men in Nursing offers scholarships to help defray the costs of nursing for men and pay for their tuition. It is a way to encourage those not of the female persuasion to join a nursing program. The Putting Nurses first scholarship is worth anywhere from between $7,000 and just a little over $12,000. To apply go to http://www.aamn.org/scholarships.shtml.
2. There are thousands of nursing scholarships in all states. For a complete list and details go to http://www.malenursingscholarships.com/state-nurse-scholarships/
3. The Jadeh Moore Student Nurse Essay Contest is worth $500. This contest is presented by The American Assembly for Men in Nursing. To apply, go http://www.aamn.org/scholarships.shtml
4. There is also a Johnson & Johnson scholarship that is worth $1000. To apply, go to http://scholarships-for-dads.com/nursing-scholarships-for-men.
5. There is a general scholarship for men who want to go to school called the 10k scholarships for Dads. Although it is not specifically for nursing, it can still be applied towards nursing school for men. To apply go to http://www.scholarships4dads.com/
6. The Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarship is offered to nontraditional nursing students such as single dads, who are specifically mentioned. Go here to apply: http://www.campusrn.com/scholarships/
7. The Brookwood Medical Center Scholarship Program is a good all around scholarship. To apply go to http://www.campusrn.com/scholarships/
8. The National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) offers a couple of different scholarships for African Americans who are interested in pursuing nursing. To apply go here: http://nahnnet.org/?page_id=1217
9. The BestNursingDegree.com ‘Back to School’ Nursing Scholarship offers scholarships for people going back to school like single dads. Their aim is to encourage people to go back to school.
10. The Indian Health Service (IHS) gives scholarships to people studying to work in Indian health programs.
11. The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) offers scholarships. To apply go to http://www.nbna.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=74&Itemid=133
12. Are you planning on working in a medically underserved area? You can get a scholarship at National Health Service Corps,. To apply go here http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/
13. Another good scholarship if you are working in a medically underserved area is Nurse Loan Repayment and Scholarship Program. To apply go here: http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm
14. Tafford Uniforms offers nursing scholarships to students who are currently enrolled in nursing school. The scholarships are worth $1000. Go to http://www.tafford.com/scholarship/scholarship.htm
15. The Promise of Nursing Undergraduate Education Scholarship. Their scholarships vary in amount from $1000 to $5,000. They are given out under the auspices of The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association. To apply go here: http://www.nsna.org/FoundationScholarships
16. There is also the Nurses’ Educational Funds, Inc. To apply go here: http://www.n-e-f.org/
17. The National Student Nurses’ Association offers a wide range of scholarships. To apply go here: http://www.nsna.org/FoundationScholarships/FNSNAScholarships.aspx
18. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers a scholarship. To apply go here: http://www.aacn.org/
19. The Brain Track Nursing Schools Scholarship also offers several awards. They go out twice a year to students who are already enrolled in nursing. To apply and for more information go here: http://www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses
20. Exceptionalnurse.com also offers many scholarships for nursing undergraduates. To apply, go here: http://exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.php