Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
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
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
Annual awards for Dade County, Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited MSN NP program in Florida. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Statement of necessity, personal statement, and proof of residency must be included with application packet.
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
Annual awards for Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited Nursing program in Florida. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to a student focusing on Psychiatric Nursing attending school in South Florida. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Statement of necessity, personal statement, and proof of residency must be included with application packet.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
- Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
- Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
- Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
- GPA requirements (unless otherwise designated by an individual fund): 2.5 minimum for undergraduate and 3.0 minimum for graduate
- Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society
$250 to $2,000
Award Amount
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
There are two scholarships annually; Preference to Marion County Residents, BSN generic students only, students must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
- Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
- Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
- Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
- Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
The scholarship is to students from Hillsborough County who are pursuing a Geriatric RN or graduate program.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
- Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
- Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
- Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
- Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
Annual awards for Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited Nursing program in Florida. Undergraduate students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA; graduate students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference given to a perioperative nurse returning to school in South Florida.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
- Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
- Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
- Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
- GPA requirements (unless otherwise designated by an individual fund): 2.5 minimum for undergraduate and 3.0 minimum for graduate
- Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
This scholarship is annually awarded to all BSN students of Florida resident of Indian River County.
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
- Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
- Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
- Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
- GPA requirements (unless otherwise designated by an individual fund): 2.5 minimum for undergraduate and 3.0 minimum for graduate
- Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
60% of the scholarship is for ADN, BSN, MSN, PhD/DNS ARNP students and 40% to research grants in graduate program. Statement of necessity, personal statement, and proof of residency must be included with application packet.
- Be enrolled in a nationally accredited nursing program
- Have completed at least one (1) semester of a nursing program in Florida (must be completed by June 1st application deadline)
- Must reside in Florida throughout the term of the scholarship
- Be a resident of Florida for at least one (1) year.
- GPA requirements (unless otherwise designated by an individual fund): 2.5 minimum for undergraduate and 3.0 minimum for graduate
- Demonstrate potential for contribution to the nursing profession and society
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
This scholarship is for Florida resident nursing students. Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll at a two-year or four-year or technical institution or university.
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
Ingeborg Mauksch Scholarship give preference to Lee County Residents. Applicant must be a registered nurse and be licensed to practice nursing in Florida.
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
To this scholarship applicants must be undergraduate or Graduate students who are resident of Broward County, Florida with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
This scholarship is for nursing students in Florida with a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
This scholarship is for Florida residents who are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a nationally accredited Nursing program in Florida.
Offered by:
University of Central Florida
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
Offered by:
National Garden Clubs Inc.
Applicant must be a resident of Florida who will attend or is attending a Florida school, and is able to demonstrate financial need. Work transcript, personal letter, photo, letters of recommendation, and interview required.
Offered by:
Beacon College
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
Offered by:
Florida Department of Education
Applicants must be Florida residents for at least a year and first-time undergraduate students enrolled in degree programs (except theology or divinity degrees). Applicants must meet Florida's general state aid eligibility requirements and enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester. Award renewable for up to nine semesters. Participating institutions determine application procedures, deadlines and student eligibility. Award amount determined by the Legislature in the General Appropriation Act each year.
Offered by:
New College of Florida
The Bright Futures program consists of three different awards: Florida Academic Scholars (FAS), Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) and Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV). To qualify an applicant must be a Florida state resident and U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen; complete the Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA); receive a standard Florida high school diploma or its equivalent; not have been convicted of a felony; be accepted by and enroll in a degree or certificate program; and be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per term. In addition, each of the above awards has specific minimum requirements for high school coursework, GPA, ACT/SAT scores, and service hours.
Offered by:
Webber International University
The Florida Incentive Scholarship Program is a merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates who receive recognition as a National Merit or National Achievement Scholars. Applicants must earn a standard Florida high school diploma; be a National Merit Finalist or National Achievement Finalist; enroll at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution; be a Florida resident; and enroll full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per term or quarter equivalency) in a baccalaureate degree program.
Offered by:
DeVry University -- Orlando
The Florida Incentive Scholarship Program is a merit scholarship for Florida high school graduates who receive recognition as a National Merit or National Achievement Scholars. Applicants must earn a standard Florida high school diploma; be a National Merit Finalist or National Achievement Finalist; enroll at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution; be a Florida resident; and enroll full-time (minimum 12 credit hours per term or quarter equivalency) in a baccalaureate degree program.