Nurses Educational Funds, Inc Scholarship

The Nurses Educational Funds, Inc awards scholarships and grants for nurses who already possess a bachelor's degree but are looking for funding to complete graduate studies. More than a dozen scholarships are available each year in a variety of graduate disciplines. Applicants MUST have a minimum of two semesters of study remaining after notification of award in May 2025 (i.e. summer and fall; fall and spring)

General Requirements

The following requirements must be met by ALL applicants:

• Current RN license/Registration with current expiration date, from any state within the USA Required
• Current national professional nursing association membership with a current expiration date – such as the American Nurses Association, or specialty organization and/or evidence of international honor society membership (Sigma Theta Tau International). You will be asked to upload a copy of your membership card.
• Proof of current citizenship or legal residency status, such as:
  • United States Passport (biographic page) with current expiration date
  • Birth Certificate
  • Naturalization Certificate from the USCIS
  • Permanent Resident (Green) Card with current expiration date

Specific Requirements

• Master’s degree applicant must have:
  • Enrolled either full or part-time in a professionally accredited* nursing program ∆.
  • Completed at least 12 graded credits of the master’s program at the time the application is submitted.
  • Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.6.
• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD) applicant must have:
  • Completed a master's degree.
  • Enrolled either full or part-time in a professionally accredited* nursing program ∆.
  • Completed at least 12 graded credits of the program at the time the application is submitted.
  • Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.6.
• Accelerated BSN to Doctoral (PhD, DNP, EdD) applicant (includes student without a master's degree in nursing)
  • Enrolled full or part-time in a professionally accredited* nursing program ∆.
  • Completed 45 graded credits of the program at the time the application is submitted.
  • Maintained a minimum GPA of 3.6.