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American Association of Colleges of Nursing
Amount:  $2,500
Deadline:  January 31, 2012

The scholarship is open to nursing students enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree program in nursing with a GPA of 3.25 or higher. www.aftercollege.com/content/article/aftercollege_aacn_scholarship/76107013

Amy Louise Hunter-Wilson, M.D. Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and be an enrolled member of a federally recognized American Indian tribe who has completed high school.  Candidates must be enrolled at an accredited university in a medical or health-related program.  http://www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/system/files/amy_hunter_wilson_scholarship_2010-2011web.pdf

Army Nurse Corps Association 2012 Memorial Scholarship Program
Amount:  $3,000
Deadline: March 31, 2012

Applicant must be nursing or anesthesia students. See website for detailed requirements.
http://e-anca.org/ANCAEduc.htm

Aurora Health Foundation Academic Scholarship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 9, 2012

Available to high school seniors, undergraduate and graduate students from Manitowoc County in Wisconsin.  Student must plan to pursue a degree in a health care related field: medicine, nursing, physician assistant, physical, occupational or speech therapies, medical technology, pharmacy, radiology technology, etc.
www.aurorahealthcare.org/aboutus/philanthropy/programs/5program/scholarship.asp

Bachelor's in Nursing Degree Scholarship
Amount:  $2,000
Deadline:

Available to both RN and non-RN students.  RN applicant must be enrolled in a nursing program at an accredited School of Nursing and must have a current license to practice as a registered nurse.  Non-RN applicant must be enrolled in a bachelor of nursing degree program at an accredited School of Nursing. 
www.ons.org/Awards/FoundationAwards/Bachelors

Boehnlein Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 27, 2012

Applicant must be an incoming freshman registering full time and taking credits applicable to the nursing degree OR be a current college student or nurse who is continuing his/her education toward either a bachelor/associate degree in nursing or an advanced degree. Applicant must be a resident of Calumet, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, Outagamie, Waupaca, Waushara, or Winnebago counties.
http://thedaclarkfoundation.org/Scholarships/index.html

BrainTrack Nursing Scholarship
Amount:  $500 - $1,000
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Open to students with at least one semester of credits towards graduation with an appropriate degree in nursing.
www.braintrack.com/colleges-by-career/registered-nurses#

Cindy Lynch Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

First priority is given to adults pursuing a career as an R.N. or advancing his/her career in nursing and attending/planning to attend an accredited school.  Applicant must possess good character, dependability and academic achievement and be a Minnesota resident in the Fairview Lakes Region: Pine City to Lino Lakes; Highway 65 to Wisconsin border.
www.fairview.org/Careers/Educationandtraining/S_013819

Community Memorial Foundation Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 1, 2012

Applicants must be pursuing careers in the healthcare field and reside in Waukesha County, Washington County or the northwest side of Milwaukee County.  Visit website for more specific eligibility criteria.
www.securecommunitymemorial.com/scholarship_application/

Daughters of the American Revolution National Society Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Several scholarships are available for students majoring in History, Political Science, Government, Economics or Nursing.
www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scholar.cfm

Donald Ferguson Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Applicant must be a high school graduate attending/planning to attend an accredited school with intentions of pursuing a career in the medical field.  Applicant must be a Minnesota resident in the Fairview Lakes Region: Pine City to Lino Lakes; Highway 65 to Wisconsin border.
www.fairview.org/Careers/Educationandtraining/S_013820

Fairview Northland Scholarship
Amount:  $500
Deadline:  March 31, 2012

Applicants must be graduating seniors from immediate surrounding Minnesota high schools in Zimmerman, Princeton, Elk River and Milaca.  Student must intend to pursue a career in the medical field.
www.fairview.org/Careers/Educationandtraining/S_013821

GFWC-WI Southern Prairies Scholarship
Amount:  $400
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior from Kenosha, Racine, Walworth, Green, Rock, Grant or LaFayette counties who is planning a career in the health field.
http://gfwc-wi.org/dnn/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qaRrR_QykC8%3d&tabid=232

Indian Health Services Scholarship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  March 28, 2012

American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs may apply. 
www.scholarship.ihs.gov

Jewish Federation Academic Scholarship Program
Amount:  Varies
Deadline:  February 15, 2012


Applicants must be Jewish and meet one or both of the following criteria: born and/or raised in either Cook County, Chicago metropolitan area, or Northwest Indiana OR have one continuous year of full-time employment in Cook County or Chicago metropolitan area prior to starting professional education.  Visit website for eligibility requirements.
www.jvschicago.org/scholarship/

Latino Medical Student Association Scholarship
Amount:  $595
Deadline:  January 1, 2012

The LMSA provides 10 scholarships to the Dr. Flowers MCAT online review course.  Applicant must register on-line as a Pre-Medical LMSA member, demonstrate a history of leadership and/or service to the Latino Community and be in good academic standing.
http://lmsa.net/resources/scholarships

March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship
Amount:  $5,000
Deadline:  January 16, 2012

This scholarship is offered to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs of maternal-child nursing.

www.marchofdimes.com/scholarship

National Student Nurses' Association
Amount:  $1,000 - $2,500
Deadline:  January 13, 2012

Open to all students enrolled in a state-approved nursing program or students taking courses to prepare for matriculation into a nursing program.  Must be attending classes and taking no less than six credits, have involvement in nursing organizations and community health activities, and be able to establish financial need.  http://www.nsna.org/FoundationScholarships/FNSNAScholarships/UndergraduateScholarship.aspx

The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Amount:  Up to $20,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Open to students committed to a biomedical research career.  Must be from a disadvantaged background and have a GPA of 3.5 or better. https://ugsp.nih.gov/home.asp?m=00

Nurses Foundation of Racine Scholarships
Amount:  Varies
February 28, 2012

Applicant must be a resident of Kenosha, Racine, or Walworth County, be a student of an associated, baccalaureate, or graduate nursing program and have completed at least one semester of the nursing program.  The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to the nursing profession.  Applications can be picked up at Marquette Central.

Victor A. Baylon, MD Memorial Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000
Deadline:  February 1, 2012

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, enrolled full-time in an accredited clinical laboratory scientist/medical technologist program or in medical school, and be a resident of Racine or Milwaukee county. 
www.wisconsinmedicalsociety.org/foundation/support_for_students/scholarships

Waukesha Memorial Hospital Scholarship
Amount:  $1,000 - $3,000
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate of any Waukesha County high school, or a current employee of ProHealth Care, or a current Waukesha County resident. Applicant must be planning to enroll or must be already enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school.
www.sms.scholarshipamerica.org/waukeshamemorial/

Wisconsin HOSA Foundation Scholarship
Amount:  Varies              
Deadline:  March 15, 2012

Applicant must be a high school senior who plans to continue or further his/her education in the health care field.  Student must also be a member of HOSA.
http://www.dpi.wi.gov/hosa/awards.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

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