The pressure of completing an MSN Degree can be overwhelming. Are you looking for financial support? There are a variety of scholarships that you can avail of to pursue your MSN degree. These scholarships for MSN’s will help you offset the cost of attaining your MSN degree from a prominent university or college.

Have a look at the scholarships listed below, and apply for the most preferred scholarship. You’ll need to make sure that the program is accredited by the respective accrediting agency like The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, i.e., CCNE or The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, i.e., ACEN.

  • AACN or AfterCollege/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarship

The AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship is awarded to Nursing students with a 3.5 GPA or higher who are committed to the profession of nursing and who have demonstrated this commitment through extracurricular activities, volunteer work, community service, leadership potential, awards, recognition, etc. They must be presently enrolled in an accredited Baccalaureate, MSN, or Doctoral RN-to-BSN program to be eligible for this scholarship.

Amount: $2,500

  • NSCDA’s The American Indian Nurse Scholarship

The NSCDA Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a member of a tribal nation or descendant thereof. To qualify, the applicant must be studying in a college or university, have a desire to work for health care on a reservation, and have a strong commitment to serving their community.

Amount: $1,500

  • FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarships

Each year, the FNSNA offers a specific number of Undergraduate Scholarships. These scholarship awards recognize deserving nursing students for their academic achievement and financial need. To meet the eligibility requirement, you must be currently enrolled as a full-time student as an undergraduate degree-seeking nursing major or certification-seeking LPN/LVN or RN (diploma, direct-entry master’s, BSN to MSN).

Amount: Varies

  • Johnson & Johnson/AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program

The Johnson & Johnson/AACN Minority Nurse Faculty Scholars Program scholarship is designated for minority students in any program. Its aim is to recognize diversity through education, and in addition to the monetary award that will provide full tuition support, each scholar will also receive professional development opportunities, networking opportunities in addition to community service development.

Amount: $18,000

  • Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship by the Daughters of American Revolution

The Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship is a $1,000 award geared to nursing students interested in pursuing a career as patient care nurses. Students must be accepted into or currently enrolled in accredited Master’s and/or Associate degree nursing programs and meet other criteria. They must hand over transcripts and letters of recommendation and write a 1,000-word essay describing how receiving the Caroline E. Holt Nursing Scholarship will aid them in achieving their career goals. Award funds will be awarded to winners who demonstrate financial need for this scholarship by filling forms such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or other appropriate forms as requested.

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