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Eligible nursing students can apply to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program.
If accepted, we pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend. In return, after you graduate, you work at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
You are eligible if you:
Note: We give funding preference to those who need the most help financially.
When there is an open application cycle:
If you receive an award, you’ll get a monthly stipend—and we’ll pay your:
Yes. Your entire scholarship award is taxable.
We report all awarded funds to the IRS. We don’t withhold state and local taxes from any of the scholarship payments.
Nurse Corps cannot provide tax advice. We recommend you consult a tax professional if you need assistance or have tax-related questions.
A critical shortage facility is a public or private health care facility located in, designated as, or serving a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).
A HPSA is an area lacking enough primary care or mental health professionals.
Review the Application and Program Guidance (PDF - 486 KB) for a complete list of eligible facilities.
Many Americans go without necessary health care. This includes checkups, preventive screenings, and vaccines. This happens when there aren’t enough health care workers in their communities.
There continues to be a need for nurses throughout the United States. The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program helps address these issues.
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