Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Tuition, fees, other reasonable costs, and a $1,642 monthly stipend for nursing students who then work at least two years at a facility with a critical nurse shortage
- How much
- tuition + eligible fees + other reasonable costs + monthly stipend ($1,642 in 2026-27)
- Who qualifies
- Accepted or enrolled in a nursing degree program at a U.S. accredited school of nursing; classes begin by Sept 30; no federal judgment liens, no existing service commitment, not overdue on federal debt. Service: at least 2 years at a critical shortage facility.
- For students starting college, undergrads, grad students, trade school students
- For nursing (diploma, ADN, BSN, graduate RN/APRN incl. bridge programs) students
- U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), national, or lawful permanent resident
- Need-based: your FAFSA decides how much you get.
- When to apply
- Opens later Annual; spring window (2026: deadline Apr 9, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET); award notices by Sept 30; classes must start by Sept 30
- How to apply
- When the cycle is open, read the Application and Program Guidance and apply through the Nurse Corps Scholarship section of My BHW
- File the FAFSA, because the SAI is used for funding preference
- What you'll need
- FAFSA only
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (bhw.hrsa.gov) and page 2
The details
Pays tuition, eligible fees, and other reasonable costs (books, clinical supplies, uniforms), plus a monthly stipend ($1,642 for full-time students in 2026-27; taxable). In return, after graduating you work full time (or part-time equivalent) for at least two years at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses (a facility in, designated as, or serving a Health Professional Shortage Area). Covers diploma, associate (up to 25% of funding reserved for ADN/ASN/AASN), bachelor's, and graduate RN and APRN programs, including bridge programs. Preference goes to applicants with the greatest financial need, based on the FAFSA Student Aid Index. The whole award is taxable.
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