Secure free sponsorship of Nursing Scholarships for your nursing education in Canada, Australia, and the US. Follow this guide to submit your application today to receive support for both your tuition fees and living costs.
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What Do You Need to Start the Application?
For the application for a Nursing Scholarship to begin processing, international applicants must ensure all relevant travel documents are ready. This will ensure smooth application, interview, and travel to Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia. This section highlights the necessary documents to start applying for free sponsorship Nursing Career in Canada.
Documents needed for international students are;
- Completed scholarship application form.
- Official academic transcripts from previous institutions.
- Proof of admission or enrollment in a nursing program.
- Language proficiency test scores (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL) if applicable.
- Well-written letter of intent or personal statement.
- Letters of recommendation from teachers, professors, or employers.
- Updated resume or curriculum vitae (CV).
- Financial documentation showing the ability to cover expenses.
- Portfolio showcasing relevant work or projects (if applicable).
- Copy of passport’s identification page.
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Study plan or research proposal for graduate-level scholarships.
- Proof of residency if required.
- Additional documents as specified by the scholarship guidelines.
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Nursing Scholarships in Canada
- Canadian Nurses Foundation: A range of awards to support Canadian students of nursing at various study levels, from baccalaureate to doctorate. Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000.
- Montfort Hospital: Six Montfort Clinical Excellence Scholarships of CA$ 6,000 each are available to study nursing in French. You must have an outstanding academic record and be registered in a baccalaureate nursing program at an Ontario university.
- Student Aid BC Nurses’ Education Bursary – Bursary awards of between CA$500 and $2,000 are available for full-time nursing students in British Columbia who demonstrate the greatest financial need.
- University of Alberta – Various scholarships to study nursing at the university are available, including the Ambassador Award, granted based on academic excellence.
- University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) – A variety of nursing scholarships for current and entering students of UPEI’s nursing school, such as the Friends of UPEI Calgary Bill and Denise Andrew Scholarship in Nursing, which awards up to CA$5,000 for students entering their nursing course, with preference given to students from Calgary.
- University of Toronto Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing – Over 75 undergraduate awards and 100 graduate fellowships are available, awarded based on academic excellence and/or financial need.
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Nursing Scholarships in the United States
- University of Washington School of Nursing:
- NURSE Corps Scholarship Program – Enables students accepted or enrolled in diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing programs, to receive funding for tuition, fees, and other educational costs in exchange for working at an eligible NURSE Corps site upon graduation. Applicants must be US citizens (born or naturalized), nationals, or lawful permanent residents.
- Northern Illinois University – Various scholarships are available to study nursing. Only admitted nursing majors are eligible.
- National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) – Offers annual scholarships for students who are NBNA members or local chapter members, currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program, and have at least one full year of study remaining. Awards range from US$1,000 to $6,000.
- Johnson & Johnson Discover Nursing Scholarships Database – Search and find scholarships in the US by state, study level, and requirements with this handy tool, which lists over 340 nursing scholarships.
- Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing – Various merit-based funding opportunities are available for MSN and DNP programs at the university, ranging from US$7,500 to full tuition. Except for the Fuld Fellowship in Patient Care Quality and Safety, no separate applications are required.
- Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) General Scholarship –Open to all US nursing students currently enrolled in a state-approved undergraduate or graduate nursing program. Awards range from $1,000 to $7,500 per academic year.
- Delta State University – A variety of scholarships are on offer to study at the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing.
- Cascade Healthcare Solutions Nurses Make a Difference Scholarship: An annual $1,000 scholarship is awarded to an aspiring nurse who is currently enrolled in (or accepted for) an undergraduate nursing program. You need to be either a legal resident of the US or hold a valid student visa to apply.
- American Red Cross Jane Delano Nursing Scholarship: A scholarship is available to nursing students who have contributed volunteer service to or are employees of an American Red Cross unit. A limited number of $3,000 scholarships are awarded each year.
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) offers continuing professional development scholarships to help members acquire knowledge and skills beyond traditional academic nursing education. A limited number of scholarships for specific academic courses will continue to be awarded.
- A Nurse I am Scholarship by Cherokee Uniforms: Awards up to 10 scholarships, each worth US$2,000, to nursing students.
Nursing scholarships to study in the United Kingdom
- Florence Nightingale Foundation A range of research, travel, and leadership scholarships are available from the foundation.
- Queen’s University Belfast Patricia Napier Scholarships: Two postgraduate scholarships covering tuition and registration fees are available to study an MSc or postgraduate diploma at Queen’s University Belfast’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.
- RCN Foundation scholarships: A range of educational and hardship grants for nursing students and professionals, including the Olufunke Adeyeye Education Grant, which supports nurses and midwives from ethnic minority backgrounds to further their professional studies.
- NHS Nursing Bursary – To be eligible to apply for an NHS bursary, you must have been living in the UK, the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man for 3 years up to the start of the academic year. £1,000 grants are available for nursing and midwifery students.
- The Royal College of Nursing – If you’re a qualified nurse working in Wales, or are studying to become a qualified nurse at an institution in Wales, you can apply for the June Clark Travel Scholarship, which awards up to £1,000.
- University of Surrey Ted Adams Trust Scholarships for Student Nurses awards £3,000 a year for a maximum of three years to mature students (aged 25 and above) studying an undergraduate or postgraduate nursing degree at the university.
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