Scholarships — NURSE Corps Scholarship Program

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Scholarship: The NURSE Corps Scholarship

Amount:  Provides nursing students with financial support in exchange for a commitment to serve at least two-years in a qualifying NURSE Corps site. Participants receive tuition, eligible fees, other reasonable costs, such as books, clinical supplies/instruments and uniforms, as well as a monthly stipend of $1,316 for the 2015-2016 academic year.

Description: The NURSE Corps Scholarship Program is a selective program of the U.S. Government that helps alleviate the critical shortage of nurses currently experienced by certain types of health care facilities located in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). Upon graduation, NURSE Corps Scholarship recipients work at these facilities for at least two years, earning the same competitive salary and benefits as any new hire.

Requirements: 
• U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), nationals or lawful permanent residents
• Enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional nursing degree program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma) at accredited school of nursing located in the U.S.
• Begin classes no later than September 30

Deadline: May 21, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. (ET)

For more information: Visit the NURSE Corps Scholarship Program website to apply and for more information.

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