The 2012 application cycle for the Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP) opens today. Please help us spread the word about the program. If you are familiar with the NSP, you will notice program modifications that have been put in place to meet the needs of the nursing profession and to ensure support for communities with the greatest need.
The NSP provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum 2-year full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent), at an eligible health care facility located in a primary care or mental health. Health Professional Shortage Area also known as Critical Shortage Facility. While in school, NSP participants receive tuition and fees, an annual payment for other reasonable costs to cover expenses for books, clinical supplies, and instruments, and a monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
For 2012, the program is adapting to the increasing demand for nurse practitioners by reserving up to half of the award funds for students pursuing a master's level nurse practitioner degree.
As in previous years, the NSP is expected to be highly competitive. If there are more qualified applicants than available funding, the NSP will prioritize applications based upon the level of financial need of the applicant.
The deadline to apply is May 8, 2012, at 5pm ET. Please help us spread the word to potential applicants. To learn more about NSP eligibility and requirements, please visit:
http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/guidance.pdf
The Health Professions education Foundation offer the Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship for the Registered Nurse Program. Students who are currently enrolled or accepted into an Associate Degree Nursing Program may receive up to $10,000 for one academic year. In return for receiving an Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship, awardees must agree to practice direct patient care for two years is a medically underserved area in California.
For applications, guidelines, or funding information about the AA Degree Nursing Scholarship for the Registered Nurse program please visit their website: www.healthprofessions.ca.gov or call (800) 773.1699 or (916) 326-3640
Chabot College Nursing Program has additional funding to assist students with unmet financial needs or unexpected financial circumstances If you are currently enrolled in the Nursing Program and are in good standing you may qualify for financial aid through the Chabot Nursing Program. Due to the limits in funding, the maximum award over two years for the scholarship is $500. Students must comply with Chabot College Financial aid regulations and have an unmet need via their federal financial aid evaluation FAFSA.
The student should complete the application and submit with supporting documentation to Chabot College Nursing Program, Scholarship Committee, Room 2273, 25555 Hesperian Blvd. Hayward, CA 94545. on or before the first of each month. The scholarship committee will review completed scholarship packets within a week of receipt. For unexpected emergency financial circumstances, students may submit the scholarship packet at any time for committee consideration.
Any funding awarded will be reported to Chabot College Financial Aid Office. Any award could affect your financial aid package. The Financial Aid Office is required to include all potential awards against your financial aid package and your financial aid award may be adjusted. If the student leaves the Nursing Program prior to the end of the semester in which the funds are received, the funds are expected to be re-paid to the program. Student leaving the program prior to the end of the semester in which they receive the funds will not be allowed re-admission funds are not re-paid.
Questions? Contact Kim Cristobal, Committee Chairperson, Room 2048, 510.723.2159. kcristobal@chabotcollege.edu or nurse@chabotcollege.edu
Information for Financial Aid through Chabot College go to: http://www.chabotcollege.edu/finaid/