Nursing Scholarships in Florida
Becoming a nurse in Florida is a great way to guarantee a bright, comfortable future. Nursing is a high-demand field, and with an aging population in Florida, it doesn't look as though we'll be needing fewer nurses in the future. In fact, there's some speculation that we may encounter a severe nursing shortage as more and more Baby Boomers are becoming elderly, and needing more medical care. Even without an exponentially growing group of elderly Americans, we're still always going to get sick and need healthcare.
A good nurse can find work anywhere in Florida or anywhere in the world, and the intrinsic rewards of devoting your career to helping the sick cannot be underestimated. There are many paths to becoming a nurse, and many paths to take once you're in the field. You may decide to take a faster track, and become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or a licensed practical nurse (LPN), both of whom can become trained in less than two years. You might decide to become a registered nurse (RN) or get your bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). You might even want to earn a higher degree, which can take you into nursing management or becoming a nurse practitioner, who has nearly the same privileges as an M.D. While some outdated stereotypes about nursing as women's work still exist, more men than ever are entering the field at all different levels.
Once you've been accepted to a Florida nursing school or program, you'll have the opportunity to choose a specialty if you'd like. You might consider pediatrics, if you enjoy working with children; geriatrics, if you like working with the elderly; or hospice nursing, if you're drawn to helping others at the end of life. Nursing is a rich and diverse field, there is plenty of opportunity, no matter where your interests lie.
The costs of nursing school in Florida can depend on what type of degree you're pursuing, as well as specialty. There may even be differences in costs between two schools in the same state. Obviously, the more advanced and lengthy the degree program is, the more expensive it will be.
There are many scholarships and grants available to the nurses of tomorrow, check out the following list to find one that might be right for you.
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| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2023/2024 College Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: There is no GPA requirement and no essay to write! | |
| A.W.C. Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Award | $420 |
| The Abigail Wright Chamberlain (A.W.C.) Scholarship is awarded to students who have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA at BCC. The applicant is required to be a legal resident of Brevard. The ... | |
| Alice Stewart Boyd Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 (tuition & books) |
| Resident of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, or Okeechobee County. Student is enrolled in or taking prerequisite courses toward acceptance in A.S. degree in Nursing (R.N.), Practical Nursing | |
| Betty J. Mockler Practical Nursing Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to students who have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. The applicant must also be a redient of Florida. Further, the applicant must be a full time student, and be invloved in Adult ... | |
| Cara Bradshaw Stenstrom Nursing Scholarship | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded to a student enrolled full-time in Seminole Community College and a graduate of the Seminole High School Health Academy. Must demonstrate financial need and have a 3.0 ... | |
| Danny Strickland Memorial Scholarship Fund | $500 |
| This scholarship is given to: Art, Engineering, Music, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Paralegal, Fire, Science, or Paramedic majors. The applicant must live in Brevard, and must ... | |
| Dr. Sidney Davidson Nursing Scholarship | $750 + |
| The Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin County administers this scholarship to assist Palm Beach and Martin County high school students in continuing their education beyond high ... | |
| Dr. Thomas Kenaston Nursing Scholarship Endowment Fund | $1000 |
| Awarded to students who have maintained a 3.0 GPA. The applicant must also be a resident of Florida, and attend BCC full time. Further, the applicant must major in Nursing. | |
| Emil H. & Rose Anne Beck Nursing Scholarship | Varies |
| This schoalrship is for graduating seniors from Southeast High School students. The student must have a 2.75 GPA and be studying nursing. | |
| Florida Nurses Association Scholarships | Varies |
| Nursing students at Florida Atlantic University who live within the boundaries of the Florida Nurses Association District. Criteria determined by indivdual District and information is ... | |
| Florida Nurses Foundation Scholarship | Varies |
| Established to provide financial assistance to Florida residents who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing. Applicants must have been Florida residents ... | |
| ScholarshipPoints $10,000 Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Sponsored: Thousands available in scholarships this year. | |
| George F. Schlatter Scholarship for Excellence | $300 |
| Awarded to students with a miniimum GPA of 3.0. The applicant must be a full time student, and must be a resident of Brevard. Further, the applicant must major in one of the following: ... | |
| Gratitude Scholarship | $750-$2500 |
| The Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin County administers this scholarship to assist Palm Beach and Martin County high school students in continuing their education beyond high ... | |
| Hospice of North Central Florida Scholarship | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded to promote nursing education and to expose students to end-of-life care. Student must be a resident of Clay, Putnam or St. Johns County. Second year full-time R.N. student | |
| Igo Family Foundation Nursing Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to full time students that are residents of Brevard. The applicant must be a Nursing major. The spring scholarship deadline is Dec 1. | |
| J. Hugh and Earle W. Fellows Memorial Fund | Varies |
| Loan funds are available to financially needy students who are accepted for enrollment or currently enrolled in graduate theological study leading to a THD degree. Limited to those of ... | |
| $2,000 "No Essay" Scholarship - Niche | $2,000 |
| Sponsored: Open to all students and those planning on enrolling in either 2023 or 2024. | |
| Jacqueline Derico Memorial Nursing Scholarship | $800 |
| New/continuing full-time student enrolled in the nursing program during the spring semester at DBCC. Requires a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, Volusia or Flagler county, Florida. File a ... | |
| James Fentress Scholarship | $750 |
| Scholarship recipient must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA for college classes already taken, if any. Scholarship recipient must have at least a "C" cumulative GPA for high school work. Pr | |
| Jamie B. Brown Nursing Scholarship | $400 |
| New or continuing student enrolled full-time in nursing at DBCC in the spring semester. Requires a 3.0 GPA, Demonstrate financial need, resident of Volusia or Flagler county, Florida. Provide | |
| Jim Nance Nursing Scholarship | Varies |
| Awarded to applicants who have maintained full time status while attending BCC. The applicant must major in Nursing. Also, the applicant must be a resident of Brevard. | |
| Jupiter Medical Center Nursing Scholarship | Tuition, books, & lab fees |
| Applicant must be accepted and enrolled in the A.S. degree in Nursing (R.N.) program at IRCC; enrollment must be continuous until graduation; must successfully graduate from IRCC’s Nursing ... | |
| CaptainU Student-Athlete Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Sponsored: This opportunity is offered to current high school athletes for 2023-2024. Only athletes that want to play in college should apply! | |
| Kathy Heming Scholarship | $750-$2500 |
| The Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin County administers this scholarship to assist Palm Beach and Martin County high school students in continuing their education beyond high ... | |
| Martin Stricklen Memorial Nursing Scholarship | $250 |
| Director of nursing selects 3 potential recipients in early November. Final selection is made in early December. Recipient must be an LPN-RN transition student attending Lake-Sumter Community | |
| Mary M. Welton Nursing Scholarship | $1,500 (tuition & books) |
| This award is for a permanent resident of Indian River or St. Lucie County, and admitted to the A.S. degree in Nursing (R.N.) program. Recipients must sign a statement of intent to work at ... | |
| Matthew J. and Anne B. Smith Foundation Nursing Scholarship | $1,000 (tuition & books) |
| Applicant must be a resident of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, or Okeechobee County, and must be enrolled in or taking prerequisite courses toward acceptance in A.S. Degree in Nursing ... | |
| Mended Hearts/Sandra Dimino Nursing Scholarship | $1,000 (tuition & books) |
| Applicant must be an Indian River County resident, and admitted to 2nd year of IRCC A.S. degree in Nursing (R.N.) program. Student must sign a letter of intent to work as a nurse in Indian ... | |
| Monthly University Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: Just register and you could win $1,000! And because we don't want to take a lot of time away from your college search, entry takes just a few minutes. | |
| Orange Park Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Scholarship awarded on a demonstrated need basis to SJRCC students who reside in Clay County and who have been accepted in the nursing program. Renewable for two years with a 2.5 GPA in ... |
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| Patsy Furukawa Culpepper Memorial Nursing Scholarship | $500 |
| Awarded to students who have maintained a 3.25 GPA or greater. The applicant must reside in North Brevard. The applicant must also attend school full time. Further, the applicant must major ... | |
| Port St. Lucie American Legion Auxiliary Unit 355 Nursing Scholarship | $500 (tuition & books) |
| Applicant must be a St. Lucie Resident, and be admitted to A.S. degree in Nursing (R.N.) or A.A. degree in Nursing program and committed to a career in Nursing. Student must have a relative ... | |
| Renee M. Keller Scholarships | $1500 |
| Students enrolled full-time in the registered nursing program at DBCC, during the spring semester. Requires a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need. File a FAFSA. Graduates of either ... | |
| Robert D. Handley Memorial Scholarship | $750-$10000 |
| The Community Foundation of Palm Beach & Martin County administers this scholarship to assist Palm Beach and Martin County high school students in continuing their education beyond high ... | |
| Monthly University Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Sponsored: Open to High School students and adults looking to head back to school, current college students and anyone else looking to attend college or graduate school this year or in 2024. | |
| Ruth Stenstrom Czajka Nursing Scholarship | Varies |
| Scholarship awarded to a student enrolled full-time in Seminole Community College and a graduate of the Seminole High School Health Academy. Must be pursuing an RN degree, demonstrate ... | |
| Schiller Nurse Scholarship | Varies |
| New students can apply for a Nursing Scholarship with a start date after January 2014. Scholarship can be renewed if GPA requirements are met. | |
| Silvester Foundation Scholarship | $2,500/year (tuition & books) |
| Applicant must be a resident of St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, or Okeechobee County. Student must be seeking an A.A. degree with a major in either Nursing or Education/Teaching. ... | |
| Steve Schildecker Associate Degree in Nursing Scholarship | $1000 |
| Qualified students who will enroll in the Associate Degree in nursing program for at least 6 semester hours during the spring semester. Requires a 3.0 GPA, financial need and intend to work ... | |
| Steve Schildecker Practical Nursing Scholarship | $500 |
| Student enrolled in practical nursing program for at least 6 semester hours during the spring semester. Requires a 3.0 GPA, financial need and intend to work in Volusia or Flagler county, ... | |
| Treasure Coast Pilot Club Scholarship | $500 (tuition, etc.) |
| This award is for a female student returning to college to prepare for re-entry to the workplace in a career related to helping those persons with brain disorders in a counseling or ... | |
| William & Helen Thomas Nursing Scholarship | $1,000-$2,000 (tuition, etc.) |
| This award is for those formally admitted to Associate Degree Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing, or Patient Care Technology Program. Student must be a resident of Indian River, St. Lucie, ... | |