Bachelor of Science Scholarship and Loan Repayment Program
Award Type: Scholarship
Applicant must be enrolled or accepted in a Bachelor of Science nursing program (specific to the B.S.N. scholarship). Purpose of program is to increase the number of registered nurses (RN) practicing in medically underserved areas of California. Award is to pay tuition, necessary fees, books, supplies, and educational equipment costs for nursing; debt that was incurred while attending a baccalaureate degree nursing program. Recipient must be willing to practice in California as a RN providing full-time (32 hours per week) direct patient care.
Award Amount
Maximum: $19,000
Minimum: $13,000
Number of Awards
Average: 50
Applicants: 172
Deadlines & Renewal
February 28
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA 2.00
More Details
Sponsoring Organization
Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
Health Professions Education Foundation
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 326-3640
hpef-email@oshpd.ca.gov
Website
Contact Information
Charlene Almazan
Senior Program Officer400 R Street, Suite 460
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 326-3640
hpef-email@oshpd.ca.gov