Top Nursing Scholarships Due Soon in October 2026

Aspiring doctors and medical school students across the United States, look no further than the Tylenol Future Care Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $5,000 and $10,000 to thirty-five (35) incoming and current students enrolled in medical, pharmacy, or nursing school. While ten (10) students will be awarded the whopping $10,000 award, 25 others will be granted the very generous $5,000 scholarship. Applicants must have one or more years of school remaining to qualify for the scholarship. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply and start changing people's lives for the better. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

Are you a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student who is majoring in and planning on pursuing a career in a health or fitness-oriented field? You might consider applying for the Michael Moody Fitness Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,500 to one such student who has demonstrated outstanding achievements both in and out of school. In order to apply, you must answer a series of three essay questions and complete the online application. If selected as a finalist, you will also be asked to send in your transcript and one letter of recommendation. If you’d like some financial help on your journey to improve others’ health, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Health and fitness are of utmost importance in our lives, affecting our abilities to move and thrive. If you're a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student with a passion for any health or fitness-related field, Shape Plus may have the perfect scholarship opportunity for you! To qualify for the $1,500 scholarship, individuals must be current or incoming post-secondary students pursuing a career and enrolled in at least one of the following majors or another health-related major: Health Policy, Health Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Behavioral Sciences, Athletic Training, Personal Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Therapy, Health and Physical Fitness, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching, Sports and Recreation Management, Nursing, Dentistry. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to explore other STEM scholarships and athletic scholarships available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Dr. James and Lynn Brown “First in Family” Scholarship is awarded to students that are the first in their family to attend college. Students attending Wenatchee Valley College are welcome to apply. Special consideration is given to students majoring in education, nursing, radiology technology, or medical laboratory technology.Show Less

Are you a Wyoming resident and high school graduate or GED recipient who will be enrolling in a two- or four-year program to obtain a nursing degree? If so, you may be eligible for the Kenneth and Carrie Carns Nursing Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $3,000 and $5,000 each to Wyoming residents pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing, respectively. To apply, interested students must submit a 2,000-3,000 character (~400 words) essay about (1) any barriers they may have experienced in pursuing a nursing career, (2) why they are pursuing a career in nursing, and (3) if there is a specialized field of nursing they are interested in. If you're a Wyoming resident and post-secondary student with a passion for nursing, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Nurses work extremely hard, spending hours upon hours per day on their feet to help patients by running tests and providing preventative and corrective treatments for their illnesses. If you're a Weld County, Colorado resident with a desire to serve and nurse patients back to health, the Laura White Memorial Scholarship may be the perfect opportunity for you. Established in 2017 in honor of Laura White, a passionate and beloved nurse, the scholarship annually awards $2,500 to current or incoming undergraduates from Weld County (CO) with plans to pursue higher additional education in healthcare (nursing). In addition, applicants must be attending an accredited institution of higher learning in the State of Colorado, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need. The Laura White Memorial Scholarship is one of the many scholarships for Colorado students and nursing scholarships that can be found on Scholarships360. We encourage you to apply for this scholarship and explore others that you could qualify for as well - happy applying!Show Less

The Robert E. Cole Scholarship supports students attending Corning-Painted Post or Notre Dame high schools in New York who are seeking a degree in health sciences. This program is available to students who participate in extracurricular activities and community service. Applicants should demonstrate high standards of character. Students who have participated in programs that have led to an interest in healthcare sciences are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The M.M. Costello Scholarship offers financial assistance to female active, retired, reserve, or veteran members of the U.S. Army OR their female or male descendants. Graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students studying for a professional certificate, associate, bachelor's, or graduate degree in any field related to health care are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Ventura County Medical Education scholarship is offered to students from Ventura County in California who are currently enrolled in a program to pursue a professional certificate, associate, bachelor's, graduate degree, or doctorate in a healthcare-related field. Students must be committed to providing hands-on health care delivery in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or public hospital in Ventura County for a minimum of 3-years after graduating. Special consideration is given to students attending local medical education programs.Show Less

The Robert Rainsberger Scholarship program supports graduating high school seniors in northwestern Indiana. Applicants should be studying for a degree in business, nursing, or a STEM field. Students from Crown Point, Hanover Central, Lowell, Hebron, Kankakee Valley or North Newton high schools are eligible to apply.Show Less

The Robert Rainsberger Scholarship-Purdue Northwest program supports graduating seniors from Crown Point, Hanover Central, Lowell, Hebron, Kankakee Valley, or North Newton high schools who are residents of Lake, Porter, northern Jasper, or northern Newton counties in Indiana. Students pursuing a degree in business, nursing, or a STEM field at Purdue University- Northwest are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Roger Begnoche Scholarship program supports male residents of northwest Indiana who are graduating high school seniorsor current college students.. Students working on a degree in nursing or education are welcome to apply. Those who attend college in northwest Indiana receive special consideration.Show Less

The St. David's Foundation Neal Kocurek Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors pursuing degrees in healthcare studies at Texas colleges and universities. Students who reside in Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, or Williamson counties in Texas are welcome to apply. Veterinary and other non-human healthcare careers will not be considered.Show Less

Are you a medical student at an accredited medical school in the United States? If so, the MdNect Medical Student Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $5,000 and $2,500, respectively, to the first and second-third place applicants. The first-place winner will receive 50% of the fund once announced as a winner (1st check) and will receive the second 50% of the fund six months afterward (2nd check). If you're a medical student in the United States, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The AvaCare Medical Scholarship recognizes impressive, caring students who are pursuing a degree in the medical field. This scholarship is awarded annually to one submission that tells about an inspiring act of kindness. AvaCare Medical judges will choose five to ten finalists, whose work will then be posted on their website. Voting will be open for a limited time on the scholarship page, after which the winner will be chosen by a panel of judges based on multiple factors, including the number of votes. Applicants must be current high school seniors or post-secondary students who are pursuing a degree in a medical field such as in therapy, nursing, medicine, nutrition, laboratory science, dentistry, health law, etc. Applicants must also be citizens of the United States or in possession of an Alien Registration Card. While any student pursuing a degree in a medical field may apply, preference will be given to students with a physical disability.Show Less

Ready to launch your healthcare studies at Texas State University? If you need some help paying for your education, the College of Health Professions Award could be an excellent opportunity! This prestigious scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and plan to declare a major in the College of Health Professions. This scholarship is valued at $22,000 ($5,500 per academic year), meaning it could make a huge difference in lowering your cost of attendance! To be considered for this scholarship, students must be enrolled in and maintain a qualifying major within the College of Health Professions. Applicants should also rank in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class and have SAT/ACT scores around 1200/27. If you think you’d be a good candidate for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply! Plus, don’t forget to check out other scholarships for public health students and scholarships for health administration students. Apply today and take the first step toward your future!Show Less

Are you a California resident pursuing a career in medicine and/or healthcare? If so, you may be eligible for the Alice Newell Joslyn Medical Scholarship! This scholarship, worth up to $2,000, is offered to high school seniors and college students who are living or attending college in San Diego County at the time of application. Academics interests include but are not limited to dental/medical assistance, nursing, and physical therapy. Applicants who are seeking their Bachelor of Science, Master's, or Doctorate in one of these fields (or a related field) are welcome to apply. To be considered, applicants must submit an essay, academic transcript, and two letters of recommendation. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to explore other California scholarships available through Scholarships360. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

This Georgia Ann Benard Hall Award of Excellence is open to African-American students currently enrolled and in good academic standing in a Mississippi University BSN program at the junior or senior level. Applicants must also be Mississippi Students Nurses Association members and submit an essay and proof of enrollment to apply. If you're an aspiring nurse and member of the Mississippi Students Nurses Association, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an undergraduate student pursuing a career in healthcare? Alternatively, are you a graduate student pursuing a career in medicine, nursing, and/or public health? If so, consider applying for the annual Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship Program! Each year, the program awards a $1,000 scholarship to an undergraduate healthcare student, and a $3,000 scholarship to a graduate student enrolled in a medicine, nursing, and/or public health program for the upcoming academic year. In order to apply, you must submit an essay (650 words or less), a completed application, transcripts, and a copy of your resume. If you fit the criteria and have a future helping people, we encourage you to apply! Let Prevounce help you fund your journey there.Show Less

Maryland Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant Program provides scholarship/loans to Maryland residents interested in a career in specified workforce shortage areas.

The U.S. Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for incoming college freshmen who will join the ROTC program at their institution and have a passion for nursing. To be eligible for this one-time award, applicants must have been accepted into an accredited nursing program, pass the ROTC physical evaluation, take the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT), have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and be a U.S. citizen with a qualifying SAT or ACT score. For the 2025-2026 school year, applications must have been started by March 4, 2026, and completed by March 16, 2026, to be considered. To learn more about the application process, we recommend reaching out to the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend. Don't miss out on this chance to pursue your nursing dreams while serving your country!Show Less

Are you the single mom of a young child (or children) in Phoenix who is attending college or university? If so, consider applying for the Helping Hands for Single Moms - Phoenix Scholarship! The scholarship is open to legally single/divorced moms residing in the Phoenix area who are attending college and able to participate in Single Mom College Community meetings. Eligible applicants must also have at least one child under the age of 11. The scholarship is offered by Helping Hands for Single Moms, a nonprofit organization started in 2002. Their mission is to assist low-income single moms in attaining a post-secondary education. Helping Hands regularly grants awards of varying amounts to help single moms gain financial independence, pursue their postsecondary educations, and provide a positive family legacy for their dependents. If you are a single mom in the Phoenix area who is looking for funds for your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you the single mom of a young child (or children) in the DFW (Dallas Fort Worth) area who is attending college or university? If so, consider applying for the Helping Hands for Single Moms – Dallas Scholarship! The scholarship is open to legally single/divorced moms residing in the DFW area who are attending college and able to participate in Single Mom College Community meetings. Eligible applicants must also have at least one child under the age of 11. The scholarship is offered by Helping Hands for Single Moms, a nonprofit organization started in 2002. Their mission is to assist low-income single moms in attaining a post-secondary education. Helping Hands regularly grants awards of varying amounts to help single moms gain financial independence, pursue their postsecondary educations, and provide a positive family legacy for their dependents. If you are a single mom in the DFW area who is looking for funds for your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less