Scholarships for Students in California

California State PTA offers scholarships annually ($500) to encourage PTA members to continue their education and pursue studies in higher education in California.Scholarships are granted to licensed registered nurses who have been employed as school nurses in the public schools in California during the preceding academic year, who have a minimum of three years’ nursing experience in the public schools, who have a nursing contract for the current year and who plan to continue as public school nurses

These scholarships are available to full-time student in selected regions of the U.S. Eligibility is determined by applicant's school/college of nursing's zip code. 

Applicants for this scholarship must be from

• Southern California                                                                             
• Florida                                                                    
• Georgia
• Louisiana 
• Maryland 
• Mississippi
• New Jersey 
• Oregon 
• Pennsylvania
• South Carolina 
• Texas 
• Tennessee 
• Washington

LVN graduates may apply concurrently to the Foundation's Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship, and if rejected, may then apply for this scholarship. Scholarships are available to students who are licensed vocational nurses and are accepted or enrolled into an accredited California registered nursing program approved by the Board of Registered Nurse. Scholarships are available up to $8,000 for a two-year service obligation. 

Applicant to this scholarship must be currently accepted or enrolled in an Associate Degree nursing program and must have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California. If awarded, recipients agree to a two years service obligation practicing direct patient care at a qualified facility in California.

Students who are currently enrolled or accepted into a Bachelor of Science Nursing Program may apply and receive up to $13,000 for one academic year. In return for receiving the scholarship, awardees will be required to practice direct patient care as a RN in a medically under-served area of California for two(2) years.

Applicant to this scholarship must be a California resident enrolled in a California BRN-approved program in one of the following areas: Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or entry level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/MN ) and have a minimum cumulative 2.50 GPA  for the Affiliate Schools awards, a 3.80 GPA for the Academic Excellence in Pre-licensure awards or a 3.00 GPA for the Graduate or Doctoral Studies awards.

Applicant must be a California resident enrolled in a California BRN-approved program in one of the following areas: 

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or entry level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/MN) 
• A California resident student enrolled in a CCNE-accredited post-graduate Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/MN) or Doctoral program in Nursing (PhD/DNSc/DNP).

Applicant must be a California resident enrolled in a California BRN-approved program in one of the following area

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or entry level Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/MN) 
• California resident student enrolled in a CCNE-accredited post-graduate Master of Science in Nursing (MSN/MN) or Doctoral program in Nursing (PhD/DNSc/DNP).

To be eligible the applicant must:

• be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in California and have a BSN degree
• be free from any other service obligation
• have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
• be willing to work in a medically underserved area for two years

Award winner may receive up to $8,000. If you were previously awarded the BSN loan repayment, you may be awarded a second time for up to an additional $11,000. If awarded, recipients agree to a two-year service obligation practicing direct patient care at a qualified facility in California.

To be eligible the applicant must:

• be licensed and practicing as 
  • Dentist
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Certified Nurse Midwives
  • Physician Assistant
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
• Providing full-time, direct patient care in a California Medically Underserved Area (MUA), Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA), County, State, prison, or Veteran's facility
• have outstanding educational debt from a commercial or U.S. governmental lending institution
• have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
• be willing to work in a medically underserved area for two years

To be eligible the applicant must:

• be currently accepted or enrolled in the following California Board or Committee approved programs
  • Dentist
  • Dental Hygienists
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Certified Nurse Midwives
  • Physician Assistant
  • Clinical Nurse Specialists
• be free from any other service obligation
• have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
• graduate after January 31, 2014
• be willing to work in a medically underserved area for two years

To be eligible the applicant must:

• be currently accepted or enrolled in a Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing program in California
• be free from any other service obligation
• have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
• graduate after January 31, 2014
• be willing to work in a medically underserved area for two years

 

To be eligible the applicant must

• be currently accepted or enrolled in a Vocational Nurse program in California
• be free from any other service obligation
• have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
• graduate after January 31, 2014
• be willing to work in a medically undeserved area for two years

 

This scholarship is for students who are juniors or seniors in college pursuing a bachelors degree in nursing.Eligibility Criteria

• Must be of Hispanic background
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, residing in Northern California
• Must be studying at an accredited university in Northern California.
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Must be a rising junior or senior in college pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing for the upcoming academic year

 

Applicants must be California residents and U.S. citizens, permanent residents or eligible non-citizens. Applicants must also submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 2 of each year. A certified grade point average (GPA) report must be filed with the California Student Aid Commission. Public high schools and public charter schools automatically submit all current senior year students' certified GPAs to the Commission, unless the parent or student has opted out. Additionally, some colleges automatically submit their students' certified GPAs. However, applicants should confirm with their school that GPAs are being filed automatically. Applicants must pursue a course of study that leads directly to an associate's or bachelor's degree, or qualifies for transfer from a community college to a bachelor's degree program. Cal Grant awards do not need to be paid back.

Applicant must be a student pursuing a degree at a California college/university who has a disability. Recipient will be awarded assistive technology software or hardware (up to $1,000) to use for their college resources. Verification of disability, letter of recommendation, transcripts, and proof of current enrollment required. Financial need must be demonstrated.

Applicant must be Roman Catholic, have a minimum 3.2 GPA, and be a resident of California, Nevada, Arizona, or an Illinois city where branches of the Federation are established. Applicant must be wholly or partially of Italian ancestry or be the child or grandchild of an ICF member. If the applicant is a child or grandchild of an ICF member, they do not have to live where Branches of the Federation are established. Letters of recommendation, financial need, and participation in church and community activities required.

The Middle Class Scholarship (MCS) program provides funding to help middle-class students attend the University of California or California State University. Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application by March 2 of each year. Family income and household assets must be under $150,000 per year to qualify for this scholarship. The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) and school financial aid office will determine the actual amount each student receives. New, transfer and returning undergraduate students at the University of California or California State University with annual family income and household assets of up to $150,000 may also be eligible. The average award is $4,500.

Selection is based upon work experience in a medically underserved area, amount of debt, professional goals within the next five to ten years, community service and membership organizations, and community background. Recipient commits to practice direct patient care for two-years in a medically underserved area (MUA) of California. Program looks to increase the number of vocational nurses practicing in medically underserved areas of California and assist licensed vocational nurses in repaying educational debt that was incurred as a result of pursuing a license in vocational nursing.

Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian American, Pacific Islander or Latino/Hispanic students enrolled in a California university or culinary arts school. Undergraduate students must be in a nutrition, physical education or culinary arts program. Graduate students must be enrolled in a nutrition, public nutrition, physical education or American Dietetic Association Approved Pre-professional Practice program. Minimum GPA requirement for graduate students is 3.0 and for undergraduates is 2.5.