ScholarshipUpcoming cycle
FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association
Need- and merit-based scholarships for students enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs, including pre-nursing students taking prerequisites; a dedicated diversity award also exists.
Who should apply
Students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program (including pre-nursing students taking prerequisites); NSNA members are eligible for additional member-only awards.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program or qualifying nursing curriculum
- Must graduate after July 1 of the application cycle's year
- U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or holder of an Alien Registration Number
- NSNA Board and Nominating/Elections Committee members are ineligible
What you get
- Undergraduate nursing scholarship funds toward your nursing education (amounts vary by award and sponsor)
What the application involves
- Online application submission
- Unofficial transcript uploaded to the application
- Faculty Member Certification Form
- Financial Aid Certification Form
- NSNA members applying for member-only scholarships must include their membership number
Application tips
- Request the Faculty and Financial Aid Certification forms early — they need third-party signatures.
- If you're an NSNA member, have your membership number ready to qualify for member-restricted awards.
- Confirm your expected graduation date meets the eligibility cutoff before applying.
Good to know
FNSNA awards multiple undergraduate scholarships in a single annual application; some are open to all eligible applicants while others are NSNA-member-restricted. Specific amounts and deadlines vary by cycle.
ScholarshipNursingPre-nursingEarly college