Nursing Scholarships for Veterans

This is for veterans or their immediate family members. Applicants can be pursuing undergraduate or graduate education at a college, vocational school, or university.

The Ankin Law Office has an annual scholarship to help veterans and their dependents achieve an education at a college, university, or trade/vocational school. The $1,000 award is sent directly to winner’s school and to be used only for tuition. Award decision is based upon applicant’s essay. The winner’s essay may be published on sponsor’s website. To apply, you must also be entrolled in an accredited program.

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Provided by Ankin Law Office

Working Toward: Any degree
Awards Available: 1
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for U.S. Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve members (veterans or active duty) or their children or spouses who are enrolled in a nursing or anesthesia program and aren’t receiving any other Army funding.

If you’re a veteran or currently serving in the Army or a spouse or child thereof, the Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA) offers up to $3,000 for a nursing or anesthesia undergraduate or graduate program. Students cannot receive other educational benefits from the Army, such as the G.I. Bill or ROTC. Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor in their program, documents to show army affiliation, transcripts, and financial aid information.

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Provided by Army Nurse Corps Association (ANCA)

Working Toward: Undergraduate or graduate degree (must be pursuing nursing or anesthesia)
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for women who have served/are serving in the U.S. Army, Reserve, or National Guard or their direct children.

The Army Women’s Foundation (AWF) Legacy Scholarship is for women who have or are serving in the U.S. Army, Reserve, or National Guard, as well as their children. The award amount, number of winners, and GPA requirements vary based on the program you attend. The scholarship is available to those accepted to community college or trade school (up to $1,000), undergraduate, or graduate programs (up to $2,500). Applicants submit an online application, transcripts, proof of academic institution, documentation of service, and an essay on how the Army has impacted your life goals. Awards will be sent directly to the accredited schools the winners attend and must be used for school expenses or documented room and board.

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Provided by Army Women’s Foundation (AWF)

Working Toward: Trade certification, associate, undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5 for HS graduates, 3.0 those applying for the graduate scholarship

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for veterans transitioning to civilian life and planning to enter specific types of trade programs.

This program is for veterans who are transitioning to civilian life and entering a trade school for medical, information technology, automotive, or welding careers. The award can only be applied to tuition. Financial need and likelihood of completing the program are taken into consideration.

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Provided by The Imagine America Foundation (IAF)

Working Toward: Trade certificate
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for veterans or their immediate family members. Applicants must be pursuing education full time at a college, vocational school, or university.

Keller Law Offices has an annual scholarship for military veterans and their immediate family members. Only one winner is chosen, so expect the process to be competitive. A 500-word essay is required with proof of full-time enrollment in an accredited program, whether undergraduate or postgraduate. Trade and vocational programs also qualify. The $1,000 award is sent directly to winner’s school and is to be used only for tuition. The winner’s essay may be published on sponsor’s website.

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Provided by Keller Law Offices

Working Toward: Any degree
Awards Available: 1
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for veterans or their children or parents.

The Matthew L. Sharp Annual Military Scholarship awards $1,000 to veterans and their immediate family. To further assit with transitions back to civilian life, the scholarship covers vocational and trade schools as well as two or four-year accredited universities. Apply with proof of enrollment and an essay up to 1,500 words. Funds only apply toward tuition. The winner’s essay may be published on the sponsor’s website.

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Provided by Law Office of Matthew L Sharp

Working Toward: Any degree
Awards Available: 1
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for urple Heart recipeients (veterans or active duty) who are MOPH members, their spouses or widows/widowers, and their direct lineal descendants.

If you’re a Purple Heart recipient (veteran or active duty) or their spouse, dependant, or grandchild, you qualify for the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) Scholarship to cover a full-time undergraduate or trade school education. The veteran/active duty applicants must be (or have been, if deceased) active members of MOPH. Scholarship amounts vary. This award is non-renewable; however, you can receive two scholarships from the organization in non-consecutive years. One scholarship winner will also receive the Navy SEAL LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Award.

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Provided by The Military Order Purple Heart (MOPH)

Working Toward: Trade certification, undergraduate degree
Awards Available: Varies, often between $2,500-$7,500
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.75

This scholarship is not renewable but you can reapply.

This is for post-9/11 military spouses with valid military ID or a divorced spouses who receive 20/20/20 beneifts.

If you are married to a member of the military, active-duty or retired, or a divorced spouse receiving 20/20/20 benefits you can apply for the Military Spouse Scholarship from the National Military Family Association (NMFA). The scholarship covers any college degree. Award amounts vary between $500 and $2,500. You should be accepted to a program before applying. Applicants are selected based on short essay responses, and a winner is announced each quarter.

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Provided by National Military Family Association (NMFA)

Working Toward: Business ownership, community college, undergraduate, graduate degree
Awards Available: 4
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5 – 3.0 depending on scholarship

This scholarship is not renewable but you can reapply.

This is for Paralyzed Veterans of America members or their spouses or children.

The educational scholarship offered by Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is for PVA members or their spouses and unmarried dependents under 24 years old. Part-time winners will receive a $1,000 grant, while full-time recipients are awarded $2,500. Submit the online application to apply. Award recipients may apply again in the future, but you can only receive the award twice.

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Provided by Paralyzed Veterans of America

Working Toward: Certificate, associate, bachelor’s, and potentially others degree
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable but you can reapply.

This is for army veterans entering their sophomore or later years, including graduate school.

This scholarship is only for Army veterans who are about to begin their sophomore year or higher or entering a graduate program on a full-time basis. Video submissions are highly encouraged.

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Provided by Student Veterans of America and Raytheon Missiles and Defense (RMD)

Working Toward: Bachelor’s, master’s degree
Awards Available: 2
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA) members.

SAPA members or their beneficiaries who have already been accepted to a vocational or college/university program may apply. Though it’s sponsored by SAPA, applicants don’t need to be going for a physician’s assistant degree.

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Provided by Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA)

Working Toward: Vocational certificate, associate, bachelor’s degree
Awards Available: 3
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for veterans who demonstrate financial need and are attending a VA-approved and accredited school or program.

This scholarship awards veterans with up to $5,000 towards tuition at an VA-approved, accredited college. Applicants must be accepted at a school and have completed the FAFSA. It’s open to honorably discharged, retired, and separated veterans. The deadline for the fall semester closes in April, with the spring semester deadline in November. Scholarships are paid directly to the school, must be used for tuition and fees alone, and if they’re not used in their entirety in the approved semester, the award is null and void.

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Provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Working Toward: Trade certificate, undergraduate, graduate degree
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: No
GPA Required: 2.75

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA) members.

A current Army active duty soldier, veteran, National Guard member, or reservist seeking to become a physician assistant can apply for the Sean Grimes Scholarship. The award is available for undergraduate and graduate students, and winners receive $6,000 annually as long as funds are available. Consideration is based on a 2.5 GPA or higher and SAT scores. Applicants must also submit any certification or licenses in the profession, letters of recommendation, proof of military service, transcripts, financial aid information, and a passport-style photo.

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Provided by Society of Army Physician Assistants (SAPA)

Working Toward: Any physician’s assistant level degree
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 2.5

This scholarship is renewable.

This is for active duty or veteran military personnel and their spouses.

The Tillman Foundation is an academic fellowship program that awards various amounts to military service members, veterans, and their spouses. The scholarship covers full-time undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees at approved accredited colleges. Financial need and potential are considered. Applicants must demonstrate leadership and a commitment to strengthen their communities. Scholarship renews annually for students who maintain a 3.0 GPA through one degree program only.

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Provided by The Pat Tillman Foundation

Working Toward: Undergraduate or higher degree
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None for initial application; 3.0 for subsequent years

This scholarship is renewable.

This is for disabled veterans, active-duty military personnel or surviving child or spouse.

The Veterans United Foundation offers disabled veterans or surviving family members of those who died from service-related incidents are eligible. Applicants must be planning to attend college or enrolled in an undergraduate or higher program. Submissions include your FAFSA, proof of enrollment, a photo ID, an essay, and other achievements, including artwork.

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Provided by Veterans United Foundation

Working Toward: Associate, bachelor’s, master’s, most-graduate, doctoral degree
Awards Available: Up to 3
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: None

This scholarship is not renewable.

This is for women who are serving or have served in the U.S. Marine Corps or Reserve, spouses, or direct descendents.

The Women Marines Association offers multiple grants and scholarships to active duty or veteran women the Marines, their spouses, or their children. The award amount varies depending on the scholarship or grant. Money will be given directly to the institutions.

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Provided by Women Marines Association

Working Toward: Trade certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate degree
Awards Available: Varies
Essay Required: Yes
GPA Required: 3

This scholarship is not renewable but you can reapply.