Veterans and military personals scholarships

Past Presidents Parley Nursing Scholarship

Offered by: Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.

One $2,000 Nursing scholarship is awarded annually to a veteran or a veteran's wife or husband, widow or widower, or child of a veteran of the World Wars, Korea, Vietnam Conflict, Grenada/Lebanon, Panama, and/or Persian Gulf. Applications may be submitted by students planning to enter or currently enrolled in an accredited nursing school for the purpose of earning a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Registered Nurse or other recognized nursing degree.

April 5
Deadlines
$2,000
Award Amount

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nebraska Nursing Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Nebraska
  • Applicant must be veteran connected
  • Applicant must be enrolled in any approved school of nursing
  • Applicant must be a Nebraska resident
  • Previous recipients are eligible to apply
May 15
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

Past Presidents Parley - Nurses' Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio

The American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio, Past Presidents Parley, has a program to assist students pursuing a degree in the nursing field.

  • The applicant must be an honorably discharged veteran or a spouse, son or daughter (adopted, step, grand, or great-grand) of a living, deceased, or disabled honorably discharged veteran
  • The applicant must be a resident of Ohio.
  • The applicant must be sponsored by an Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Unit.
  • The scholarship may be used at the nursing school of the student's choice. Proof of acceptance must be attached to application.
May 1
Deadlines
$1,000
Award Amount

Past Presidents Parley Nurses Training Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Colorado

Candidates for this scholarship shall be daughters, sons, spouses, granddaughters or great granddaughters of a veteran or a veteran who has served in the Armed Forces during the eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.

Candidates must be a resident of Colorado.

Previous Parley Scholarship winners are not eligible for further competition.

The number of recipients and amounts of awards will be determined by the amount of contributions received during the current year from Units.

 

April 15
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

Past President’s Parley Nurses Scholarship - PA Legion Auxiliary

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Pennsylvania

This scholarship is also known as the Past Department President’s Memorial Scholarship.

It is a scholarship available for descendant of a veteran – deceased or in financial need.  The applicant must be a Pennsylvania resident and plan on attending an accredited school  for Nurses Training.

The award is in the amount of $1200.  It is payable the first year of $400, the next two (2) years, each for $400.  The application process includes an essay concerning motivation for entering the Nursing profession.

April 1
Deadlines
$1,200
Award Amount

Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia

Applicants must be daughters, sons grandsons, etc of veterans who served during eligibility dates for membership in the american legion.

April 15
Deadlines
$1,000
Award Amount

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Past Presidents’ Parley Nurses Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona

The amount of the scholarship is to be $600.00 annually to not less than a second year student nurse who is enrolled in an accredited institution In Arizona awarding a degree as a Registered Nurse. The immediate family members of a Veteran will be given first preference. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and resident of Arizona for at least one (1) year.

Applications for this scholarship must be sent to the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arizona Past Presidents’ Parley Chairman by May 15th preceding the term to be commenced in the fall. Money awarded will be paid at the beginning of the school year to the institution where applicant is enrolled in the nursing program.

May 15
Deadlines
$600
Award Amount

American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia
Applicants must be daughters, sons, grandsons, etc. of veterans who served during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion. Applicants must be in their senior year or graduates of an accredited high school, but may not have attended an institute of higher learning. Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible for further competition. 

Completed application requirements with Unit President’s approval form must be submitted to ALA Department Past Presidents Parley Chairman postmarked no
later than May 1, and sent to: 

Donna J. Ellis, Past President Parleys Chairman,
328 South 14th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860

May 1
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

Barbara Rhomberg Excellence in Nursing Scholarship

Offered by: B4 Brands

This Scholarship is sponsored by B4 Brands, is awarded each year to five, non-traditional, fulltime students pursuing undergraduate degrees in nursing.  All scholarship winners receive a non-renewable scholarship of $1,000 payable directly to the institution in which they are enrolled.

Undergraduate nursing programs are those offering an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing.  Non-traditional students are those students who postponed the pursuit of a college degree after high school, or had their college careers interrupted, and instead entered the workforce, or military or fulfilled a family or non-profit obligation.             

August 31
Deadlines
$1,000
Award Amount

Bruno Rolando Scholarship Award

Offered by: ExceptionalNurse.com

Preference to this scholarship will be given to a nursing student who is employed at a Veteran's Hospital. Applicant must be enrolled or expecting to enroll full-time at a four-year institution or university.

June 1
Deadlines
$250
Award Amount

Marguerite McAlpin Memorial Scholarship for Nursing

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department Of Washington

Applicant to this scholarship has to be graduate or undergraduate student and/or trainee in the field of nursing. Candidates for this award must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a veteran or have served in the Armed Forces themselves and must be a Washington resident.

April 25
Deadlines
$1,000
Award Amount

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania's VFW Jack E. Barger Sr.Scholarship

Offered by: Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania

Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania’s VFW Jack E. Barger Sr. Scholarship gives a chance for the veterans as well as the active duty military personnel and their families to continue their education and make their lives much better. 

May 1
Deadlines
$1,000
Award Amount

VA Mortgage Center.com Military Education Scholarship

Offered by: VA Mortgage Center.com

The program's primary goal is to assist military service members and their families by awarding five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships to help pay for tuition and books.

To be considered, the scholarship applicant must have a connection to the United States Military through falling into at least one of the following categories:

  • A current active-duty service member
  • Veteran of the United States Armed Forces
  • Spouse of a military member or veteran
  • Surviving spouse or child of a fallen soldier
  • Child of a military member or veteran

Applicants must also currently be pursuing a post-secondary degree (associates, bachelors, masters or doctorate) at an accredited college or university, or plan to attend a college or university the following academic year.

March 25
Deadlines
$20,000
Award Amount

Veterans Affairs Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Offered by: Department of Veterans Affairs

Applicant for the Veterans Affairs Postdoctoral Fellowship Program must hold a master's degree in nursing, or a master's degree in a field related to nursing and a baccalaureate degree in nursing. 

September 17
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

Health Professions Loan Repayment Program

Offered by: Health Professions Education Foundation

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
October 1
Deadlines
$20,000
Award Amount

Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of California

These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four-year accredited college or university who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board.are awarded to 15 students annually.

Candidates for this award shall be daughters, stepdaughters, sons, stepsons, grandsons, step-grandsons, granddaughters, step-granddaughters, great-granddaughters, step-great-granddaughters, great-grandsons, step-great-grandsons of veterans who served in the Armed Forces.

March 1
Deadlines
$2,500-$3,500
Award Amount

Past President's Parlay Scholarship

Offered by: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Texas

The American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Texas awards scholarship to a resident of Texas, child or grandchild of a Veteran who served in the Armed Forces during eligibility dates for membership in the American Legion.

May 1
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

Board of Visitors Endowed Veterans Nursing Care Scholarship

Offered by: UAB School of Nursing

Established with funds donated by members of the UAB School of Nursing Board of Visitors and attendees of the Board’s MASH 2009 fund-raising event. 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • Current full-time enrollment in study leading to a degree in the School of Nursing at UAB
  • A GPA of 3.0
  • Must demonstrate financial need
May 31
Deadlines
Varies
Award Amount

Elizabeth and Wallace Kingsbury Scholarship

Offered by: United Daughters of the Confederacy
Applicant must be a lineal descendant of worthy Confederates or collateral descendant who is a member of the Children of the Confederacy or the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in an accredited college or university, and carry a minimum of 12 hours each semester. Applicant must be prepared to pass entrance examination of prospective college or university. Applicant must submit proof of Confederate Military Record, line of descent from Confederate ancestor, a letter of endorsement from sponsoring Chapter, a letter of recommendation, complete financial report, official transcripts, an essay on the significance of a southern heritage, and a wallet-size photo. Original and four copies of the application forms and five copies of all documents, certificates, and letters must be submitted to the Division Director of Education. All inquiries must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
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Tweet Coleman Aviation Scholarship

Offered by: AAUW - Honolulu Branch
Applicants must be a female living in Hawaii (your only residence is here) or stationed in Hawaii with the military. Applicants must also be a college graduate (associate degree or higher) or currently enrolled in a college or university in Hawaii. Women from out of state attending a college in Hawaii are eligible. Selection is based on the overall strength of the application.
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