2010 Nursing Scholorship Program

Applications accepted April 1 through May 6
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is eligible?
A: U.S. Citizens enrolled or accepted as a full‐time or part‐time student in an accredited school of nursing in a professional registered nurse program (baccalaureate, graduate, associate degree, or diploma). Applicants must be free from any Federal judgment liens, existing service commitments and not delinquent on a Federal debt.
Q: What is the scholarship amount and service obligation?
A: The scholarship award pays for tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs and includes a $1,269 monthly stipend. In return, the student agrees to provide a minimum of 2 years of full or part time clinical service at a health care facility with a shortage of nurses upon graduation.
Q: What sites are eligible?
A: NSP participants must fulfill their service obligations at a health center, rural health clinic, hospital, home health agency, nursing home or other type of eligible critical shortage facility. Participants earn a competitive salary and benefits package, paid by the facility, while fulfilling the service obligation. The Nursing Scholarship Program pays tuition, education‐related expenses (including books, clinical supplies
and laboratory fees) and a living stipend. In exchange, scholars are committed to work for at least 2 years after graduation at a health facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Preference is given to qualified applicants with the greatest financial need who are enrolled full‐time in an undergraduate RN program. Applicants must begin classes for the Fall term on or after July 1, 2010 and no later than September 30, 2010. It is expected that 500 awards will be made for the 2010‐2011 school year.

How To Apply: Important Dates and Information
1.) Today: Go to www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/nursing to learn more about the program. Be sure to read the Application and Program Guidance.
2.) By 5 pm, May 6: On the Web site, follow the links to
 Submit your on‐line application
 Download, complete and fax or mail your supplemental
forms and documentation.
Both parts of the application must be submitted by the deadline for your application to be complete. Don’t wait until the last minute!
3.) Weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm ET: Call 1‐800‐221‐9393 if you have any questions about the Nursing Scholarship. Or send an e‐mail anytime to CallCenter@hrsa.gov.