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Student Financial Resources
* For questions about Federal Financial Aid contact the UAMS Financial Aid Office.
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TYPE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA / DESCRIPTION DEADLINE TO APPLY
College of Nursing Administered Financial Resources
College of Nursing Endowed / Named Scholarships Scholarship All UAMS Nursing Students varies by scholarship, see web page. for Fall 2010-Spring 2011 Funding
BSN: April 5, 2010
MNSc/PhD: May 3, 2010


Applications for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available January 4, 2010.
Full Tuition Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship

Students are invited to interview based on entering academic standing. Each applicant must be an outstanding student with a GPA between 3.9 and 4.0.  They must demonstrate leadership through school and   community  service.   All applicants will be interviewed by a College of Nursing associate dean and a college faculty committee.  Funding will be awarded upon admission to the College in June of 2009.

June 1, 2009

Arkansas Graduate Nursing Education Student Loan and Scholarship Program Loan / Scholarship UAMS Master's and Doctoral Nursing Students only Students who receive graduate nursing loans during graduate school may have these loans converted to scholarship grant by practicing full time as a primary care nurse practitioner in a community in Arkansas, by teaching in an Arkansas nursing school, by employment as a nurse administrator in a complex Arkansas health care agency, or by working for the AR Dept. of Health. October 1, 2009
for Spring 2010 only Funding

Applications will be available August 1, 2009.


 
David L. Johnston Scholarship Scholarship LPN to BSN UAMS Nursing Students This scholarship is awarded to a LPN who is completing requirements for the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Preference given to a LPN employed at the VA Hospital. April 5, 2010
Professional Nurse Traineeship funds Traineeship UAMS Master's and Doctoral Nursing Students only who are in their last 3 semesters of study Graduate students in a clinical specialty are eligible for the Professional Nurse Traineeship funds.  UAMS EMPLOYEES NOT ELIGIBLE.

Fall 2009 application deadline:
June 5, 2009
 

UAMS Financial Resources

UAMS Medical Center Nurse Recruitment Loan/
Scholarship
All UAMS Nursing Students UAMS Medical Center Nurse Recruitment Office provides a loan assistance program for any student who agrees to work for UAMS Medical Center Hospital upon completion of the nursing program.  July 1 - Fall Semester
December 1 - Spring Semester
Click here for application
UAMS Financial Aid Office Loans, Grants, Work Study All UAMS Nursing Students See UAMS Financial Aid web site. See UAMS Financial Aid web site.
UAMS Employee Tuition Discount Tuition Discount All UAMS Employees NOTICE OF CHANGE IN THE TUITION WAIVER FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: The University of Arkansas Board of Trustees revised the policy that effects the tuition waiver for full-time employees. The following policy became effective on 7-1-05. Click here to read the new policy. See UAMS Human Resources web site.

Nursing Financial Resources Not Administered by UAMS College of Nursing



CampusRN Scholarship Center



Scholarships
Nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral degree program in nursing.
 
GPA: 3.25

Arkansas Nursing Scholarship

 

 


Visit CampusRN to apply for the $2500.00 regional scholarship.

Nursing Jobs ArkansasSearch Nursing Jobs and Healthcare Jobs
Visit CampusRN to search for thousands of jobs and scholarships.



Apply for the CampusRN - Arkansas Nursing Scholarship
 

April 1, 2009

AfterCollege/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund Scholarships Special consideration will be given to students:
Enrolled in a master’s or doctoral program with the goal of pursuing a nursing faculty career;
Completing an RN to baccalaureate program (BSN); or
Enrolled in an accelerated baccalaureate or master’s degree nursing program.
AfterCollege, the leading employment website for nursing/allied health care students and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have partnered to offer this new scholarship program for students pursuing professional nursing education programs.

 
 




See web site

Altrusa International Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship

Scholarships may be awarded to residents of Pulaski County, Arkansas
who are entering or continuing in any educational program in an institution
certified by the State of Arkansas including colleges, universities, vocational
schools and any other recognized post-high school program of study. Goals of
the scholarship are to provide financial assistance to students who may not be
eligible for other scholarships. Consideration will be given to financial
need, motivation to achieve the highest level of self-improvement and potential
for success in the field of study selected.
Altrusa International, Inc. of Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.A. Foundation
(the "Foundation"), a charitable corporation established in 1992, announces the
availability of one or more scholarships to be awarded to female students who are
considered to be "non-traditional" due to age or entry into a field of study after
delayed high school graduation or award of a G.E.D. certificate or to other
personal circumstances, including being a single parent.
 

 

 

 

Click here for application

Scholarship




All UAMS Graduate Students

The American Cancer Society (ACS), the largest not-for-profit funding source for cancer research and training, is pleased to invite applications from master's and doctoral students for support of graduate study. ACS offers scholarships ranging from $10,000 to $15,000.

 



For a full description of all American Cancer Society grants, including applications, instructions, and policies, see http://www.cancer.org/research.





Arkansas Nurses Foundation




Scholarships and grants for RNs



Eligibility requirements:
1) applicant must hold an Arkansas nursing license
2) be in good standing
3) be a resident of Arkansas at the time of application


Affiliate of the Arkansas Nurses Association.
 Guidelines and applications on web.



See
www.arna.org

 




Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship
 




Scholarship
1) Be an Arkansas resident in a participating county
2) Be a single parent
3) Have legal custody of and have sole responsible for the daily care of at least one child under age 18
4) Have obtained either a high school diploma or its equivalent
5) Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited Pulaski County college or university
6) Maintain a 2.5 GPA
7) Be a recipient of or applying for a Pell Grant




Single parents who are  undergraduate students

 


Fall - July 15
Sprin
g - December 15
See
web site for applications by county

 

Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarship
Scholarship
 
Undergraduate students

Selection criteria include financial need, socially, physically and/or economically disadvantaged adults, displaced homemakers, head of household with children and at-risk adults. Forty percent of the selection criteria is based on financial need.

non-traditional students from Pulaski, Saline and Lonoke counties

*Application requires 750 word essay, official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation and a copy of most recent W-2.

April 30, 2009
click here for application

 

Career Development Grants
 

Grant

 

Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.
 

 

Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and who are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

 

See website for more details

Cherokee Uniforms A Nurse I Am Scholarship Scholarship  

 

 

 

 

All UAMS Nursing Students

To make the film "A Nurse I Am" especially rewarding, Cherokee Uniforms is offering up to 10 scholarships of $2,000 each for nursing students who complete an application, submit an essay on the required topic, and are judged as winners.

To participate, you will need to have watched either version of "A Nurse I Am" -the 32-minute

Educational Version or the 52-minute documentary. To order the free OVO, caI/818-671-2117.

 

February 28, 2009
Click here for application and more details

Discover Nursing Scholarship Search
 
Scholarships  

 

All UAMS Nursing Students

 

Search a database of more than 300 nursing scholarships. Search by State, deadline, GPA requirement or ethnicity requirement.
 

 

Varies





Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association scholarship




Scholarship
Eligibility requirements:
1) Currently enrolled in a state-approved school of nursing
2) Currently pursuing first nursing degree
3) Currently attending classes at least part time (6 or more credit hours)
4) Demonstrate involvement in student nursing organizations and community health activities
5) Demonstrate financial need
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association scholarship application for 2005-2006 is now available on-line at http://www.nsna.org/ (Click on Foundation.    Scholarship amounts range from $1,000.00 to $2,500.00 and can be used only for tuition, books, and academic fees.
 

See www.nsna.org

HRSA Scholarship
 
Scholarships  

All UAMS Nursing Students

 

Nursing school students with an expected family contribution of zero on their FASFA can apply to receive scholarships to pay for their tuition and fees, as well as a $1,200/ month stipend. Upon graduation, these nurses must work full-time in a facility deemed to have a critical shortage of nurses - for at least 2 years (some will have a longer service commitment.
 

 

Applications must be received by HRSA by
 

Click here for application



Jane Delano Society
Nursing Scholarship
Scholarships

Eligibility

Must have contributed volunteer service to a Red Cross unit during the past five years.
Current enrollment in an Associate Degree, Diploma, or Baccalaureate program preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure, or an RN to BSN completion program.

Must have at least one semester, or quarter, left before graduation.
 

 

 

Go to website for scholarship information
 

 

March 16, 2009

Application

Endorsement from Red Cross Leadership form

Endorsement from the College of Nursing Dean form

Click here for more infomation

 

Leymer Scholarship

Scholarship Graduate students only. For residents of Pulaski County, with preference given to those who are lifelong residents.  Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, sex, religion, age or national origin.   Scholarship awards usually range from $250 to $1,500.



Click here for application

 

March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship

Scholarship Graduate students only. For registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal child nursing. (Women's Health)  Scholarship awards $5,000 annually



Click here for application

MASM and NARFE Scholarship Scholarship Eligible students must be either a college Junior or Senior majoring in a science discipline (for example: agriculture, animal studies, science education, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, zoology, etc.) during the school year in which the scholarship will be used.
Overall G.P.A. minimum of 3.00. Include a copy of your transcript.
 
POSTMARKED BY MAY 31, 2007

Applicants must complete the Applicant Information Sheet.
Eligible students must be either a college Junior or Senior majoring in a science discipline (for example: agriculture, animal studies, science education, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ecology, physics, zoology, etc.) during the school year in which the scholarship will be used.
Overall G.P.A. minimum of 3.00. Include a copy of your transcript.
Students must submit a one page essay explaining financial need, why they chose to study science and future plans.
Students must submit written recommendation from two professors.
Any employee or volunteer associated with Mid-America Science Museum and their relatives are ineligible.
 

Click here for application

Military Spouse Career Advancement Program Scholarship With Congressional authorization set forth in Public Law 110-417, the Department of Defense is expanding the Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts – MyCAA – for military spouses of active duty and activated Guard and Reserve Service members worldwide beginning in mid May 2009.
Eligible military spouses can receive up to $6,000 of financial assistance to help pay for licenses, certifications and education in high growth, high demand portable career fields.
Click here for more information

Click here for scholarships opportunities for minority applicants

National Health Service Corps Scholarship If you are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited training program, a U.S. citizen or national, and commited to practicing primary care at an approved site in one of the designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) that needs you most, you may apply for this generous scholarship.
 
 

 

See website for full details

 

 

April 6, 2009 is the deadline
see website for details

NLN Foundation Minority Faculty Preparation Scholarship Scholarship

Eligible candidates include men and women who are of African American, Hispanic, Native American, Native Alaskan, Arab or Asian decent; Caucasian men are also eligible. Application packets will be evaluated with a focus on the following criteria:

SEE APPLICATION FOR FULL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The NLN Foundation Minority Faculty Preparation Scholarship has been created to provide financial support to students in graduate nursing education programs who identify as underrepresented minorities and are preparing for the nurse faculty role. Two scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $5,000 each.

 

 

 

 

SEE APPLICATION FOR FULL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
 

 

NPHF Health Through Immunizations Awards Scholarship Three (3) awards will be given to NPs whose research or educational project is in the area of immunizations. Each recipient will receive an initial award of $2,500. Upon completion of the project, an additional $1,000 will be awarded to each recipient to support project dissemination (e.g., travel expenses for presenting at a national meeting; editing a paper for publication; preparing a poster, etc.). Project must be completed within 2 years. The target audience may be patients, the general public, or healthcare professionals. Health Through Immunizations Awards- Three (3) awards will be given to NPs whose research or educational project is in the area of immunizations. Each recipient will receive an initial award of $2,500. Upon completion of the project , an additional $1,000 will be awarded to each recipient to support project dissemination (eg, travel expenses for presenting at a national meeting; editing a paper for publication; preparing a poster, etc.). Project must be completed within 2 years. The target audience may be patients, the general public, or healthcare professionals.
Three (3) awards will be made. Amount of each award: $3,500
(Supported through an educational grant from sanofi pasteur)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

click here for details

NPHF/Procter & Gamble Endowed Scholarship in Service Scholarship

awarded to an NP student who has made a significant positive leadership contribution on campus, in the community, or in patient care while in the pursuit of an advanced degree.

 

NPHF/Procter & Gamble Endowed Scholarship in Service- awarded to an NP student who has made a significant positive leadership contribution on campus, in the community, or in patient care while in the pursuit of an advanced degree.
One scholarship will be awarded. Amount of Award: $1,000
(Endowed scholarship through an educational grant from Procter & Gamble)
 

click here for details

NPHF/Procter & Gamble Endowed Scholarship in Gastroenterology Scholarship awarded to an NP student whose clinical and/or research interests are in the field of gastroenterology. NPHF/Procter & Gamble Endowed Scholarship in Gastroenterology- awarded to an NP student whose clinical and/or research interests are in the field of gastroenterology.
One scholarship will be awarded. Amount of Award: $1,000
(Endowed scholarship through an educational grant from Procter & Gamble)
 

click here for details

NPHF/Pfizer Community Innovations Grant Program Grant Given to practicing NPs or NP graduate students to foster innovation at the local community level in areas of service, education, or research Eight (8) awards will be given to practicing NPs or NP graduate students to foster innovation at the local community level in areas of service, education, or research. Grants will be awarded based on the quality of project, the target community and the anticipated value of the project to the community. Each recipient will receive an initial award of $2,500. Upon completion of the project, an additional $500 will be awarded to each recipient for dissemination of outcomes. The project must be completed within 2 years.
 

click here for details

NPHF/Alpharma Pain Management Awards Scholarship Awared to graduate nurse practitioner students to support research or educational projects related to pain management Four (4) awards will be given to graduate nurse practitioner students to support research or educational projects related to pain management. Priority will be given to projects that target pain relief while avoiding misuse/abuse/diversion. Each recipient will receive an initial award of $3,500. Upon completion of the project, an additional $1,500 will be award to each recipient to support project dissemination (e.g., travel expenses for presenting at a national meeting; editing a paper for publication; preparing a poster, etc.). The project must be completed within 2 years. click here for details
Nursing Student Loan Program Loan / Scholarship with service requirement Arkansas resident accepted for full-time admission to associate degree, diploma, or BSN in nursing. The Nursing Student Loan Program provides financial assistance to Arkansas students accepted for or enrolled in full-time study in an approved Arkansas nurse education program. Applications available from State Board of Nursing Web site
Nursing Scholarship Program

Loan Assistance

A U.S. citizen or national who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a professional program as a full-time or part-time student in an accredited school of nursing.

The HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) is a competitive Federal program which awards scholarships to individuals who have an expected family contribution (EFC) of zero on their 09-10 FAFSA report. Please check the results of your FAFSA before beginning the application process.

 

See
web site

State Teacher Assistance Resource Program (STAR)

Loan Assistance

Full-time undergraduates entering their sophomore or subsequent year of study at an approved Arkansas institution

Must have a GPA of at least 2.75 and meet requirements indicating intent to pursue a career in education.

 

applications available at starark.com

 

ThinkAboutItNursing (TNSF) Scholarship

Scholarship

1) Current enrollment in the final year of a state-approved nursing program (undergraduate or graduate levels) with an emphasis toward nurse education

2) Documented academic achievement with a GPA of 3.0

3) Involvement in student nursing organizations or community health programs

4) Letter of recommendation from a program instructor

5) 500 word essay explaining why you should be chosen
Applicants may be enrolled part-time or full-time. Recipients may submit an application for each semester as long as he or she is enrolled in a nursing program and will not be graduating before the granting period.

Applications are competitive and are reviewed independently by the TNSF Foundation Committee. Decisions are criterion-based and non-discriminatory. At the discretion of the reviewers, telephone interviews may be conducted to facilitate the decision making process.

Scholarships range from $250 to $1,000 each.


See web site for application

Loan repayment programs for nurses
Arkansas Edloan

loan repayment post-graduation

1) Borrower must currently be in repayment of Federal Stafford Student Loans.
2) Borrower must be an educator holding a valid Arkansas certification or a nursing professional holding a valid Arkansas L.P.N or R.N. license.
3) Borrower must be a full-time educator in an Arkansas public or private school working with grades K-12 or full time nursing professional in an Arkansas health care facility.
4) Loans must be originated by ASLA (or an ASLA participating lender) and serviced by ASLA's contracted loan servicer, EdFinancial Services.
5) Borrower must have an outstanding Federal Stafford Student Loan disbursed after June 30, 1998 for the Teacher Edloan and disbursed after July 1, 2005 for the Nursing Edloan.
6) PLUS and consolidation loans are not eligible.
To encourage students to choose a career in education or nursing.

Increase teacher retention in Arkansas schools and nursing retention in Arkansas health care facilities by providing affordable student loan financing.

Benefits:
3% repayment interest rate reduction on qualifying loans.
Plus 1% interest rate reduction when payments are automatically deducted from your bank account.
 
You may apply anytime once your loans have entered repayment status. For more information contact Arkansas Student Loan Authority (ASLA) 1-800-443-6030, or visit their web site.

 

National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment loan repayment post-graduation U.S. citizen or national
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
 
The National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program provides $50,000 (or the outstanding balance of qualifying student loans if it is less than $50,000), tax free, to primary care medical, dental and mental health clinicians in exchange for two years of service at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area. Upon completion of the service commitment, clinicians may be eligible to apply for additional support for extended service.

National Health Service Corps loan repayors are committed to serve two years at an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area.
 
September 30, 2010

To apply go NHSC web site
 

 

HRSA Nursing Education Loan Repayment

 

 

loan repayment post-graduation

 

 

registered nurses

NELRP is a competitive program that repays 60 percent of the qualifying loan balance of registered nurses selected for funding in exchange for 2 years of service at a critical shortage facility. Participants may be eligible to work a third year and receive an additional 25 percent of the qualifying loan balance.  

 

See web site

HRSA Faculty Loan Repayment loan repayment post-graduation nursing faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds with unpaid eligible student loans -- from a disadvantaged background,
-- repaying eligible undergraduate health professions education loans,
-- a citizen, national or permanent legal resident of the U.S.
-- hold a faculty position at an accredited college or university (duties primarily consist of teaching) or
hold an eligible health professions degree, be enrolled in an approved health professions graduate program or be enrolled as a full-time student in the final year of health professions training that leads to a degree.
 

See web site

National Scholarship Resources (search sites)
College Scholarships http://www.collegescholarships.org/
FastWeb http://www.fastweb.com/
FinAid! http://www.finaid.org/
Scholarship America http://scholarshipamerica.org/index.php
 
       

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