This scholarship provides financial support to nursing students enrolled in accredited programs in Florida. Award amounts vary depending on the specific fund within the Florida Nurses Foundation.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Be enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Have completed at least one semester in your current nursing program by the June 1 deadline
- Have lived in Florida for at least one year and continue to reside in Florida during the scholarship term
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for undergraduate students or 3.0 for graduate students
Application Process:
Submit a completed application online at www.floridanurse.org including:
- Online application form with details on education, experience, and financial information, as well as statements of need and goals
- Two letters of reference on the official Florida Nurses Foundation form
- Proof of Florida residency (such as a driver’s license or voter registration card)
- An official transcript sent directly from your school by June 1
Deadline: June 1
Additional Information:
- Only complete applications will be reviewed
- Recipients may be required to repay funds if they withdraw before finishing the semester or year of the award
- Scholarship decisions are announced between August and September
- Recipients consent to publication of their award announcements and may be invited to an award ceremony depending on the year