Apply for a Nurse Corps Scholarship!

Receive nursing education funding in exchange for a service commitment.

If you are currently enrolled or accepted to an accredited school of nursing, you can apply for a Nurse Corps Scholarship now through April 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET. After graduation, you commit to work for two or more years at a Critical Shortage Facility.

What does the scholarship cover?

Tuition and eligible fees

Items including books, clinical supplies/instruments, and uniforms

Monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while pursuing your degree

Note: The scholarship is subject to income tax.

Are You Eligible?

You must:

Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
Be an accepted or enrolled full-time student in an accredited school of nursing located in the United States or a U.S. territory.
Start nursing school classes no later than September 30, 2026.
Not have any federal judgment liens.
Not have an existing service commitment.
Not overdue on a federal debt.

Learn More and Apply

Security Feature: To start your application, you will set up an account in My BHW. My BHW requires multifactor authentication (MFA), which adds an extra layer of protection to your account and reduces the risk of fraud.

With MFA, you must use Google Authenticator on your cell phone or tablet each time you log in. Follow this Quick Start Guide to set up your authentication.

This year, the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program includes funding dedicated to the following areas:

Up to 25% of funding for the education of students pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) to become an RN.
Up to 25% of funding for the education of Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM) and Women’s Health NP students, training to provide women’s and maternal health services.

Get Help With Your Application

Step 1: Watch our Application Assistance Webinar.

Step 2: Join us on Zoom for a Q&A Session.
Tuesday, March 24, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET

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