Offered by:
Florida Nurses Association
The Florida Nurses Foundation exists to promote nursing and delivery of healthcare through the advancement of research, education and practice. Each year, funds are provided to registered nurses and students for scholarships and research grants.
The Foundation was established by members of the Florida Nurses Association in 1983. The first grants were given in 1986 at the Florida Nurses Association Convention. The FNF focus has evolved over time to include contributions to support nursing education and research and to provide assistance to nurses in need.
Scholarships In Progress
- District 4 Florida Nurses Scholarship/Research Award Hillsborough Cunty: Generic RN, or graduate program
- District 8 Charlotte Anzalone Scholarship Fund Orlando, Seminole, and Osceola counties; graduate or undergraduate; may award statewide if no local applicants
- Ruth Jacobs District 46 Scholarship (formerly Districts 13 & 33) Pinellas County; accredited nursing program, priority to RN
- District 14 Marcy Klosterman Memorial Scholarship Fund Lake County . 3.0 GPA
- District 6 (formerly District 18) Generic Scholarship Fund Volusia County : two named scholarships per year, Lillian Hulla, Friend of Nursing and Olive Seymour. Statewide: four generic scholarships per year
- District 20 The Evelyn Baxter Memorial Fund Manatee County; 60% to scholarship for ADN, BSN, MSN, PhD/DNS ARNP students; 40% to research grants in graduate program
- District 21 Louise Fiske Memorial Scholarship Fund -Undergraduate or Graduate, Resident of Broward County. Minimum 3.0 GPA
- District 24 Erma B. Kraft Scholarship Fund Indian River County : generic student
- District 46 Olive Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund Pinellas or Pasco Counties: 2.5 GPA for undergraduates; 3.2 for graduate students
- Edna Hicks Fund Scholarship Statewide and open to all levels
- Mary York Scholarship Fund Need Criteria not restricted at this time
- Nina Brookins Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust) Preference given to a student living and/or attending school in South Florida
- Eleanor Bindrum Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust) Preference given to a perioperative nurse returning to school in South Florida
- Charlotte Liddell Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust) Preference given to a student focusing on psychiatric nursing attending school in South Florida
- Undine Sams and Friends Scholarship Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust) Statewide; open to all levels
- Ruth Finamore Scholarship Fund Open to all levels
- Connie Dorry Memorial Fund Resident of Dade County and enrolled in the MSN NP Program in an accredited school
- Great 100 Nursing Scholarship Nursing student residing in Northeast Florida and enrolled at least one semester in an undergraduate or graduate RN program. Open to all active RNs residing in NE Florida
- Agnes Naughton RN-BSN Fund - This fund is established to honor Agnes Naughton who was a lifelong FNA member and the mother of FNA Executive Director Paula Massey. She valued education and this scholarship will assist a RN who is continuing his or her education
- District 3 Scholarship - Two scholarships annually; Preference to Marion County Residents, BSN generic students only, GPA-3.0 or higher
- Ingeborg Mauksch Scholarship – Preference to Lee County Residents
- Iona Pettingill Scholarship – Statewide; Open to any nursing student interested in public health
Research Grants in Progress
- Evelyn Frank McKnight Open to all qualified applicants
- Frieda Norton- District 5 Charitable Trust Open to all qualified applicants Undine Sams and Friends Research Grant Fund(District 5 Charitable Trust)Preference given to nurse researcher from South Florida
- Blanche Case Research Fund (District 5 Charitable Trust)Preference given to nurse researcher from South Florida
- Edna Hicks Research Fund- (District 5 Charitable Trust) Preference given to nurse researcher from South Florida
- District 20 The Evelyn Baxter Memorial Fund Manatee County; 60% to scholarship for ADN, BSN, MSN, PhD/DNS ARNP students; 40% to research grants in graduate program
- Imogene King Research Fund Open to graduate students from all over the state.
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:
Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association
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
$125,000 (total)
Award Amount
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.