Nursing Education Scholarship Program
The purpose of this scholarship is to increase the number of nurses available for employment in Illinois by offering financial aid to overcome barriers to education.
The program provides financial assistance to qualified individuals pursuing an ADN, an associate degree in applied sciences in nursing, a hospital based diploma in nursing, BSN, a graduate degree in nursing or a certificate in practical nursing.
Award Amount
Varies
Number of Awards
Varies
Deadlines & Renewal
| Application Deadlines | May 31 |
| Winners Announcement Dates | No Detail Available |
| Award Cycle | Annually |
| Is the scholarship auto renew every cycle | No Detail Available |
Eligibility Requirements
| Gender | No Requirement |
| Program Accreditation | Required |
| Veterans and their families only | No |
| State of Residence | Illinois |
| Minimum GPA | No Requirement |
| Essay | No Requirement |
| Eligible minority groups | No Requirement |
| Eligible nursing programs |
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Sponsoring Organization
Illinois Department of Public Health
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62761
217-782-4977
217-782-3987