The Best Nursing Scholarships for Men

Who Can Apply: Minority nursing students planning to work in clinical research. Scholarships are available for nursing students, nurse practitioner students, and Ph.D. students.

Amount:$10,000

Who Can Apply: Current AAMN members enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs can apply for one of two scholarship rewards. Selection criteria include financial need, community service history, professional associations, academic status, and certifications.

Amount:$1,000

Who Can Apply: Prelicensure undergraduates pursuing professional nursing degrees at AACN-accredited schools can apply for these awards offered in partnership with Hurst Review Services, an NCLEX test preparation company.

Amount:$2,500

Who Can Apply: Students attending accredited nonprofit colleges in the U.S. or students attending tribal colleges and universities can apply for a scholarship each year in February.

Amount:$2,000-3,000

Who Can Apply: Nursing students working toward a baccalaureate or graduate degree with current or past military service can apply for this scholarship. Immediate family members of current or past service members can also apply.

Amount:$3,000

Who Can Apply: AAPINA invites active, two-year members pursuing undergraduate or graduate nursing degrees to apply if they can provide evidence of a 3.5 GPA and submit an essay and recommendation letters.

Amount:$500

Who Can Apply: These funds support men actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program with a 3.5 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay, personal statement, and resume.

Amount:$500

Who Can Apply: First-year nursing students training for careers as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses can apply with a 200-word essay discussing why they want to be a nurse.

Amount:$250

Who Can Apply: ENA members can apply for all levels of scholarships, while nonmembers can only apply for undergraduate funding. Selection criteria include educational and career goals, professional involvement, community and leadership activities, and references.

Amount:Varies

Who Can Apply: FNSNA accepts applications from enrolled undergraduate nursing students across the U.S. Selection criteria depend on the funding organization and usually funds students in specific underrepresented nursing specialties.

Amount:Up to $10,000 per academic year

Who Can Apply: Students who commit to working in a facility with a critical shortage of nurses after graduation can apply. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, no federal judgment liens or overdue debt, and no existing service commitment.

Amount:Dependent on financial need

Who Can Apply: Members of the NBNA enrolled in a nursing program leading to a degree or diploma can apply with good scholastic standing and at least one full year of nursing school yet to complete.

Amount:$1,000-$5,000

Who Can Apply: Students enrolled full-time in a nursing program are invited to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must submit a personal statement, letter of recommendation, proof of enrollment, and proof of U.S. citizenship, residency, or DACA status.

Amount:$2,000-5,000

Who Can Apply: Applicants must hold U.S. citizenship, provide proof of enrollment in (or acceptance to) a graduate nursing program, have at least one year of school remaining, and submit an essay.

Amount:$5,000-$10,000

Who Can Apply: Offered in partnership with NAHN, this scholarship for rising sophomores and above requires NAHN membership and conference attendance, full-time student status, and a GPA of 3.0.

Amount:$5,000 per year for up to three consecutive years