Nursing Scholarships for International Students
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Credit: SDI Productions / E+ / Getty ImagesNursing students from around the globe come to the United States to attend world-class nursing programs in advanced clinical facilities. Many international students, nursing students included, turn to financial aid to help pay for their education.
Financial aid comes from various sources, including nursing schools and private organizations.
Explore a list of scholarships for international nursing students. We’ve included awards for both undergraduate and graduate-level training paths, including students pursuing the associate degree in nursing (ADN), bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), and master of science in nursing (MSN).
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International Nursing Student Scholarships
East Tennessee State University International Merit Scholarship
- Who Can Apply: Any international student who is interested in attaining a degree from Eastern Tennessee State University may apply for this award if they have a record of academic achievement comparable to a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must have an F-1 or J-1 student visa.
- Amount: Up to $9,000
March of Dimes Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Scholarship
- Who Can Apply: This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group in the nursing profession. Eligible applicants include students attending an accredited nursing school with plans to work in maternal and infant health.
- Amount: $10,000
Slippery Rock University International Student Tuition Waiver
- Who Can Apply: Pennsylvania’s Slippery Rock University offers financial aid to all new international undergraduate students, including nursing students, regardless of need. Students who maintain a 3.0 GPA or better receive additional support.
- Amount: Approximately $3,500 plus up to $2,000 for academic achievement
University of Illinois Chicago Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students
- Who Can Apply: The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) awards scholarships to current international UIC students pursuing a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree in any field of study, including nursing. Students must hold a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA at UIC.
- Amount: $5,000
University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing Bobby Joe Waggoner Memorial Scholarship
- Who Can Apply: The Waggoner scholarship, created for graduate students at the school, gives first preference to non-traditional students demonstrating financial need.
- Amount: Undisclosed
Emergency Nursing Diverse Voices Research Fellowship
- Who Can Apply: Created by the Emergency Nurses Association, this scholarship supports first-time nurse researchers who focus on emergency healthcare and are members of underrepresented populations.
- Amount: Funding for research and related travel
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Alice/Jeanne Wagner Memorial Scholarship
- Who Can Apply: U.S. and international students who plan to attend undergraduate or graduate nursing programs in the U.S. may apply. Candidates must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, service, and financial need. Epsilon Sigma Alpha is an international service-oriented nonprofit.
- Amount: $800
University of California San Francisco School of Nursing Styles International Student Scholarship
- Who Can Apply: USCF is known for its commitment to training advanced researchers and specialists. The scholarship, in honor of former dean, Margretta Styles, is awarded to international master’s and doctoral nursing students.
- Amount: Undisclosed
THEDREAM.US National Scholarship
- Who Can Apply: Immigrant students who came to the U.S. before November 1, 2018, and before turning 16 years old. Successful applicants must be able to qualify for in-state tuition at one of the organization’s partner colleges. (There is a separate scholarship for certain students who are unable to qualify for in-state tuition.)
- Amount: Up to $16,500 for associate degrees and $33,000 for bachelor’s degrees
Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship
- Who Can Apply: This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or who have earned a high school equivalency in the same areas within the last four years. The applicant and/or both parents must have been born outside the United States.
- Amount: Up to $20,000
Page last reviewed on July 15, 2024
