Financial Assistance Information
As a Ph.D. student, you will be eligible for a 20% tuition discount each semester. You may also be eligible for scholarship, loan, grant, Nurse Traineeship, or other financial assistance opportunities. For more information on these opportunities, please contact Dr. Claudette Spalding, Associate Dean for the Graduate Programs, at cspalding@mail.barry.edu. You can also reach her at 305-899-3800 or 800-756-6000, ext. 3800. She will be happy to answer your questions.
The information below is subject to change. Please contact the people/agencies listed below for more detailed and updated information.
AACN - CampusRN.com offers scholarship programs to support students seeking BSN, MSN, or PhD in nursing. Applicants must register for free with CampusRN.com and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. $2,500 will be distributed every two months through this program. To register, go to http://aacn.campusrn.com/register/student_1.asp
AACN Educational Advancement Scholarship
Scholarships of $500 - $2500/year to RNs with 3.0 who are current members of AACN. (AACN Office: Customer Service: 1-800-899-AACN) Website: www.aacn.org
AARP Andrus Foundation Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships in Gerontology
Three (3) doctoral fellowships awarded once a year. Deadline: January of each year. (AARP Foundation Office, 1001 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036-5504 (202) 289-9806) Email : aghetemp@aghe.org or website: www.aghe.org
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research
Scholarships of various awards. (AHCPR Office: 949-362-2000)
Allied Health Assistance
Nursing Students enrolled in a baccalaureate master's or doctoral degree program in nursing. GPA 3.25 Award amount $2500. Email: scholarships@campuscareercenter.com or website: www.campusrn.com
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Foundation
Scholarships for NP students awarded twice yearly. (Contact: Kimberly Dempster-Gonzalez, Director of Development Tel: (623) 376-9467 or email: foundation@aapn.org
American Association of University Women
Various scholarships for women in master's or doctoral programs. : Contact: 1-800-326-AAUW
American Cancer Society
Scholarships awarded to graduate students pursuing master's degree in cancer nursing. Awards are made for up to two (2) years in the annual amount of $10,000. Deadline: February 1 st of each year. Tel: (404) 329-7558 Email: grants@cancer.org website: www.cancer.org/research
American Heart Association Council on Cardiovascular Nursing
Scholarships of $750 - $2000. Contact: Julie Hinterthuer or email: Julie.hinterthuer@heart.org Tel: (214) 706-1181. AHA Office: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1148
American Holistic Nurses Association
Scholarships to members of AHNA for at least one year enrolled in holistic nursing education with a 3.0 average. Contact: AHNA headquarters P.O. Box 2130 , Flagstaff , Az 86003-2130 Tel: (800) 278-2462x10 Email: info@ahna.org or website: www.ahna.org
American Legion Educational Program
Established to assist registered nurses (RN) with advanced preparation for positions in supervision, administration or teaching. Students are to have prospects of being employed in specific positions in hospitals, clinics or health departments on completion of their education and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to lung and respiratory control. Scholarship awards are $2,500 each.
Full details may be secured from the local Eight and Forty Scholarship Chairman or The American Legion Education Program, Attn: Eight and Forty Scholarships, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Deadline: May 15 and awards announced on July 1.
Association of Brethren Caregivers Loan and Scholarhships
Scholarships of $2000/ year Apply by 4/1 for next fall term. Visit website for more information www.brethren.org/abc/scholarship.html
Association of Operating Room Nurses Scholarship Fund
Scholarships for RN members of AORN with a 3.0 average. Tel:( 800)755-2676 x 328 Email: ibendzsa@aorn.org or website: www.aorn.org/foundation
Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses
Scholarships of $1000 to an RN member of APON with a commitment to pediatric oncology. (APON Office: 4700 W. Lake Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025-1485 Tel: (847) 375-4724 Email: info@apon.org
Business and Professional Woman's Foundation
Need-based scholarships of $750-$1000 to women at least 25 years old in health professions. http://www.bpwusa.org/content/BPWFoundation/ SignatureProgramsandPublications/ CareerAdvancementScholarship/scholarships_introtext.htm Email: bpwfoundation@act.org or Scholarship Hotline: 1-800525-3729
Civitan International Foundation
Scholarships of $1000 - $1500 for master's education in health care services careers. Webstie: www.civitan.org or Tel: (205) 591-8910
Florida Organization of Nurse Executives
Sponsors scholarships to members of FONE licensed in Florida and currently enrolled in masters or doctoral programs. (FONE Office: (407) 277-5515, www.fonexo.com)
Hispanic Specific Scholarships of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Students attending a four-year college or graduate/professional program will receive $5,000. There is no GPA or major requirement. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Contact:
CHCI Scholarship Awards 911 2nd Street , NE Washington, DC 20002 Tel: (202) 543-1771 or (800) EXCEL-DC Fax: (202) 546-2143 E-mail: chci@chci.org Website: www.chciyouth.org
March of Dimes Nursing Scholarships
Scholarships of $5000 for RNs currently enrolled in graduate programs in maternal-child nursing at the master's or doctoral level. Contact Information : March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Attn: Vice President of Research 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 914/997-4556 Fax: 914/997-4560 kkroder@modimes.org or Website: www.modimes.org
NAPNAP McNeil Scholarships
Need-based scholarships of $2000 to $5000 for RNs with previous pediatric work experience in PNP program with no previous education as NP. Contact Information: McNeil Scholarships Phone: (856) 667-1773 Fax: (856) 667-7187 info@napnap.org or Website: http://www.napnap.org
National Health Service Corps
Sponsors scholarships and loan repayment programs for nurse practitioners and nurse midwives. To request an application call: 1-800-638-0824.
National Health Services Corps Scholarships
Tuition, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and monthly stipends of $964 for full-time NP students in return for 1 year of practice (minimum 2 years) in an assigned shortage area. (Dep't of Health/Human Services: 301-595-4370)
National Women's Studies Association
Scholarships of $500 to $1000 for student writing thesis or dissertation in lesbian or Jewish studies. (NWSA Office: 301-403-4137 or email : nwsaoffice@nwsa.org )
Nurses' Educational Funds
Scholarships for full-time master's degree students and full- or part-time doctoral students. Nurses' Educational Funds, Inc.555 W. 57th Street, Suite 1327New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-399-1428 or Website: (www.nef.org )
Oncology Nursing Foundation/Oncology Nursing Society
Scholarships of $3000 for doctoral, master's and minority master's students. Tel: 1-866-257-4667 Website: http://www.ons.org/ scholarships
Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
Annual fellowships of $20,000 maintenance and half tuition for candidates in graduate study who are holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens, or children of two naturalized citizen parents. Application forms available online visit website: www.pdsoros.org (Fellowship Office: Warren Ilchman: 212-547-6926)
Professional Nurse Traineeships
Non-repayable grant of $750 - $1000 per term for graduate certain specialties of graduate study. (Barry division of nursing : Ms. Virginia Lopez 305-899-3838).
Federal Perkins Loan
Need-based loan with a annual limit of $6000 with a maximum total of $40,000 at an interest rate of 5% for graduate students who are enrolled at least half-time (6 credits/semester for graduate nursing students). (Barry Financial Aid Office: Ms. Aida Claro 305-899-3673)
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Need based loan with an annual limit of $8500 and a variable interest rate capped at 8.25% for students who are enrolled at least half-time (3 credits/semester for graduate nursing students). (Barry Financial Aid Office: Ms. Aida Claro 305-899-3673)
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Non-need based loan with an annual limit of $18,500 and a variable interest rate capped at 8.25% for students who are enrolled at least half time (3 credits/semester for graduate nursing students). (Barry Financial Aid Office: Ms. Aida Claro 305-899-3673).
Federal Perkins Loan Cancellations
Loan cancellation is available for service as a full-time nurse, volunteer in the Peace Corps or ACTION programs, or as a member of the Armed Forces in an area of hostilities. (US Department of Education: Ms. Bernardette Hebert, 202-708-7742.)
Florida Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Part or all of your loans will be repaid to you in exchange for full-time employment at an eligible/designated site in Florida . (Department of Education: Ms. Pat Gabriele: 1-800-487-1080)
US Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is now taking applications for the Nurse Education Loan Repayment Program (NELRP) which provides up to 85% of student loan debt for nurses who work in eligible facilities located in areas experiencing a shortage of nurses. The purpose of the NELRP is to assist in the recruitment and retention of professional nurses dedicated to providing health care to under served populations. Applications are due June 14. Determination of which eligible applicants will receive an award is based on a four-tier preference scale based on the availability of funds. More information and the application materials are available online at http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/loanrepay.htm.
American Heart Association Various Grants
Student Scholarship in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke. A $2000 scholarship will be awarded to the institution in one payment upon receipt of the signed acceptance agreement at the AHA/ASA National Center. The entire amount must be used as a stipend for the selected student. AHA Contact Julie Hinterthuer Awards & Lectures Manager, Professional Memberships julie.hinterthuer@heart.org
Tel: (214) 706-1181.
American Nurses' Association
Scholarships available for minority students pursuing research. Scholarship amount varies. Contact: Minority and Fellowship Program 600 Maryland Avenue, SW Suite 100W Washington, D.C. 20024 Tel: (202) 651-7247 Website: www.nursingworld.org
American Nurses Credentialing Center, Institute for Research, Education and Consultation
Awards of up to $5000 for dissertation researchers examining certification, accreditation, or Magnet nursing services and its impact on consumers, policymakers, nurses and employers. Contact: American Nurses Credentialing Center The credentialing arm of the American Nurses Association
8515 Georgia Ave, Suite 400Silver Spring, MD 20910-34921-800-284-2378
Minority Health Statistics Dissertation Research
Fellows will receive up to $1,000 a month for dissertation-related expenses, in addition to their current support. Length of award will depend on the stage of the dissertation research and availability of funds. For further information contact: Shelly Seeley Center for Health Statistics Minnesota Department of Health 450 Metro Square 121 East Seventh Place P.O. Box 64975 St. Paul, MN 55164 0975 michele.seeley@health.state.mn.us
National Institutes of Health Extramural Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program for Individuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds
Repayment to students of educational loans (up to $35,000) of those from disadvantaged backgrounds who agree to conduct clinical research as employees of the NIH. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerry Moore, NIH Regulations Officer, Office of Management Assessment, NIH, 6011 Executive Blvd. , Room 601, MSC 7669, Rockville, MD 20892, by e-mail: Moorej@mail.nih.gov , by fax: 301-402-0169, or by telephone: 301-496-4607 (not a toll-free number). For information regarding the requirements, application deadline dates, and on-line application for the ECR-LRP program, please visit the NIH Loan Repayment Program Web site at http://www.lrp.nih.gov
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Grant for Research on Cultural Diversity
Grant of $6000 to a certified NP with a faculty appointment in an NP program with no more than 3 research-based publications to conduct a pilot study related to cultural diversity in nurse practitioner education. (NONPF Office: 202-452-1405)
National Science Foundation Research Fellowship Association
Scholarship of $15,000/12 months or $10,500 cost of education allowance to institution and renewable. (no service or money repayment required) (NSF Office: 865-241-4300) Website: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/research.
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