Grants for Graduate Nurse Practitioner Programs

In order to become a nurse practitioner, you must complete a Master of Science in Nursing, or MSN. To obtain this degree a student typically must attend school full time for 6 years. Funding the cost of an MSN degree can be difficult. There are loans, scholarships and grants available to aid students in funding this degree.

HOSA Scholarships

The Health Occupations Students of America offers an annual scholarship to nursing students who are a member of this organization. The amount of the scholarships varies between $1000 and $7000. Numerous applicants are awarded scholarships every year. The amount of the scholarship received does not need to be paid back.

Western Governors University Scholarship

Western Governors University offers scholarship assistance to online students who are participating in a nursing degree program. The amount of this scholarship varies and cannot exceed $2,000 per academic year. The amount awarded will be issued in $500 increments per each term of schooling completed.

Ethnic Minority Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship program is available to anyone who is an ethnic minority and currently attending nursing classes in an accredited college or university. Three people are chosen each year to receive a $2,000 scholarship that does not need to be repaid.

Midwest Alliance for Nursing Informatics Scholarships

This scholarship provides funding to students who are currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor or masters nursing program. $2,500 is awarded annually to numerous scholarship applicants. The amount of applicants awarded depends on the current amount of funding available. The funds awarded to students are not required to be repaid.