Virginia School Nurse LPN-to-RN Scholarship
Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority)
Up to $10,000 (full-time; $5,000 part-time) for LPNs working as Virginia school nurses who are finishing an RN degree, for one year as an RN school nurse.
- How much
- Up to $10,000 one-time (full-time); up to $5,000 (part-time)
- Who qualifies
- Licensed practical nurse currently employed as a school nurse in Virginia
- Virginia resident at least one year; current unencumbered Virginia LPN license; enrolled in a Board-approved ADN/BSN program, graduating within 12 months. Service: one year of full-time work as an RN school nurse in a Virginia school.
- For undergrads, adults going back to school
- For nursing students
- Valid Social Security number required
- When to apply
- Open now Year-round except June: no applications June 1-30; reopens July 1 (first VNWC cycle opened August 1, 2026). Competitive and limited by funds; apply early.
- How to apply
- Apply online through the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center (vanwc.org/scholarships) with the School Nurse LPN-to-RN checklist documents
- What you'll need
- state application + transcript
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (vanwc.org) and page 2
The details
For licensed practical nurses currently employed as school nurses in Virginia who are enrolled in a Board-approved ADN or BSN program, graduating within 12 months, with a 2.5 GPA and Virginia residency for at least one year. One-time award of up to $10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time enrollment, paid to the recipient. Recipients stay employed as a school nurse while receiving it, finish the RN program, get licensed, and work one year full-time as an RN school nurse in a Virginia school; default may mean repayment.
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