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DeGroot-Atkins Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Rio Rancho offers the DeGroot-Atkins Scholarship to nursing students pursuing an RN license or advanced degree in nursing each year. Scholarship amounts range from $1,00 to $10,000 and will be awarded for the Spring and/or Summer terms. Applications are due December 1, 2023.
Learn more and apply at: https://rioranchorotarysunrise.org/
Undergraduate scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program leading to an associate degree, baccalaureate, diploma, direct-entry master’s degree, RN to BSN/MSN completion, LPN/LVN to RN, or accelerated programs. Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.forevernursing.org/undergraduate-scholarships.html
Health Professional Scholarship Program
The Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) provides financial assistance to students receiving education or training in a direct or indirect health-care services discipline (Title 38 and Hybrid Title 38 occupations); and assists in providing an adequate supply of such personnel for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). HPSP helps the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) meet its need for qualified health care professionals for which recruitment or retention is difficult.
Learn more and apply at: https://va-ams-info.intelliworxit.com/hpsp/
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by their partners to assist in defraying some of your college expenditures.
Learn more and apply at https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp
National CPR Foundation Healthcare and Education Scholarship Program
The National CPR Foundation is proud to present the National CPR Foundation Scholarship Program for students aspiring to study or currently studying healthcare or education.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/scholarship/
Nightingale Nursing Scholarship
Each year, the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence offers 20 $1,000 scholarships to New Mexico nursing students, studying in the levels of:
Learn more and apply at: https://nmcne.memberclicks.net/nightingale-scholarship
New Mexico HED Nursing Loan-For-Service Program
The purpose of the Nursing Loan-For-Service is to increase the number of nurses in areas of the state which have experienced shortages by making educational loans to students entering nursing programs.
Learn more and apply at: https://hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/loan-service-programs/nursing
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Learn more and apply at: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/making-college-affordable-online-guide-for-hispanic-students/
Scholarships for Student Caregivers
Learn more and apply at: https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers/#the-caring-com-scholarship
The Pat Tillman Foundation unites and empowers remarkable military veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The fellowship program supports Tillman Scholars with academic scholarships, a national network, and professional development opportunities, so they are empowered to make an impact in the world.
Learn more and apply at: https://pattillman.smapply.org/
American Indian Education Fund
The mission of the AIEF Scholarship service is to give more American Indians and Alaskan Natives the resources and encouragement you need to learn and succeed. By harnessing the power of knowledge, you can bring about positive changes in your communities.
Learn more and apply at: http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_services_scholarships
Indigenous Education, Inc. promotes The Cobell Scholarship’s goal to provide applicants and inquirers with the most beneficial information regarding this carefully established scholarship opportunity.
Learn more and apply at: https://cobellscholar.org/
Dr. Kevin & Laurie Goodluck Scholarship
Learn more and apply at: https://hsc.unm.edu/cnah/for-students/financial-assistance.html
Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship Program
The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers three scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students in order to educate and train health professionals to staff Indian health programs. We strive to develop our next generation of leaders, as well as help make the pursuit of a meaningful career in Indian health attainable for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/
National Indian Education Association
Learn more and apply at: https://www.niea.org/scholarship-opportunities
Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA)
Learn more and apply at: https://onnsfa.org/awards-%2F-amounts
UNM Global Education Office (GEO)
Learn more and apply at: https://geo.unm.edu/admission/graduate/scholarships/index.html
El Centro de La Raza Scholarships
Learn more and apply at: https://elcentro.unm.edu/services-tab/copy-scholarships.html
A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. Scholarships and Awards Applications
Learn more and apply at: https://acnmf.org/scholarships-%26-awards
DeGroot-Atkins Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Rio Rancho offers the DeGroot-Atkins Scholarship to nursing students pursuing an RN license or advanced degree in nursing each year. Scholarship amounts range from $1,00 to $10,000 and will be awarded for the Spring and/or Summer terms. Applications are due December 1, 2023.
Learn more and apply at: https://rioranchorotarysunrise.org/
Health Professional Scholarship Program
The Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) provides financial assistance to students receiving education or training in a direct or indirect health-care services discipline (Title 38 and Hybrid Title 38 occupations); and assists in providing an adequate supply of such personnel for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). HPSP helps the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) meet its need for qualified health care professionals for which recruitment or retention is difficult.
Learn more and apply at: https://va-ams-info.intelliworxit.com/hpsp/
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities is pleased to be the administrator of scholarship opportunities provided by their partners to assist in defraying some of your college expenditures.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.hacu.net/hacu/Scholarships.asp
The HSF scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis. Awards are based on merit; amounts range from $500 to $5,000, based on relative need, among the Scholars selected.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP) awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training.
Recipients commit to a minimum two years of full-time service in exchange for a full year of scholarship support. You must serve at an NHSC-approved site in a HPSA. The total number of years you serve will depend on the number of school years of NHSC SP support you received. (This cannot exceed four school years.)
Learn more and apply at: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/prospective-scholars/index.html
The Laura Bassi Scholarship was established by Editing Press in 2018 with the aim of providing editorial assistance to postgraduates and junior academics whose research focuses on neglected topics of study, broadly construed, within their disciplines.
Learn more and apply at: https://editing.press/bassi
National CPR Association Healthcare and Education Scholarship Program
The National CPR Association is proud to present the National CPR Association Scholarship Program for students aspiring to study or currently studying healthcare or education.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.nationalcprassociation.com/scholarship/
New Mexico Health Service Corps Stipend Program
The New Mexico Health Service Corps (NMHSC) is a state supported program administered by the Office of Primary Care and Rural Health which recruits, places and offers financial assistance to designated health professionals in rural and medically underserved areas of the state. The program is divided into two parts, the Stipend Program and the Community Practice Site Support Program.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/phd/pchb/oprh/nmhsc/
Nightingale Nursing Scholarship
Each year, the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence offers 20 $1,000 scholarships to New Mexico nursing students, studying in the levels of:
Learn more and apply at: https://nmcne.memberclicks.net/nightingale-scholarship
New Mexico HED Nursing Loan-For-Service Program
The purpose of the Nursing Loan-For-Service is to increase the number of nurses in areas of the state which have experienced shortages by making educational loans to students entering nursing programs.
Learn more and apply at: https://hed.state.nm.us/financial-aid/loan-service-programs/nursing
Nurse Faculty Loan Program (NFLP)
The College of Nursing has limited Nurse Faculty Loan funding for graduate students who have a goal of teaching nursing at the university/college level upon degree completion. The typical award covers full or partial tuition, fees and book allowance. There is a service payback commitment of teaching in a nursing program for 4 years at the public university/college level within 12 months following graduation. The service obligation results in cancellation of 85% of the loan. A student may be awarded up to 5 years in funding if funding is available.
Students must apply through the College of Nursing Financial Aid Office. Email HSC-CON-FinancialAid@salud.unm.edu to learn more and apply.
PEO Women Awards & Scholarships
The Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Sisterhood supports female scholars with six philanthropies that include ownership of a women's college, Cottey College, and five projects that provide higher educational assistance.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-educational-loan-fund-elf
Scholarships for Hispanic Students
Learn more and apply at: https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/making-college-affordable-online-guide-for-hispanic-students/
Scholarships for Student Caregivers
Learn more and apply at: https://www.caring.com/caregivers/scholarships-for-student-caregivers/#the-caring-com-scholarship
The Candelario Garcia Scholarship
NMNPC supports four $500 scholarships in honor of Candelario each year. The scholarships are available for students currently enrolled or accepted in a program that prepares registered nurses to become nurse practitioners.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.nmnpc.org/page/25
The Myrna Wood Founder's Scholarship
NMNPC currently supports one $500 scholarship in honor of Myrna each year. The scholarship is available for students currently enrolled or accepted in a program that prepares registered nurses to become nurse practitioners.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.nmnpc.org/page/25
American Indian Education Fund
The mission of the AIEF Scholarship service is to give more American Indians and Alaskan Natives the resources and encouragement you need to learn and succeed. By harnessing the power of knowledge, you can bring about positive changes in your communities.
Learn more and apply at: http://www.nativepartnership.org/site/PageServer?pagename=aief_services_scholarships
American Indian Graduate Center
American Indian Graduate Center offers a variety of funding opportunities for graduate students including MA, MS, PhD, STEM, Medical, Law, MBA, and other professional degrees.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.nativeforward.org/
Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships
The Association provides its scholarships through a partnership with the American Indian College Fund.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.indian-affairs.org/nativescholarship.html
Indigenous Education, Inc. promotes The Cobell Scholarship’s goal to provide applicants and inquirers with the most beneficial information regarding this carefully established scholarship opportunity.
Learn more and apply at: https://cobellscholar.org/
Dr. Kevin & Laurie Goodluck Scholarship
Learn more and apply at: https://hsc.unm.edu/cnah/for-students/financial-assistance.html
Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship Program
The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers three scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students in order to educate and train health professionals to staff Indian health programs. We strive to develop our next generation of leaders, as well as help make the pursuit of a meaningful career in Indian health attainable for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/scholarships/
National Indian Education Association
Learn more and apply at: https://www.niea.org/scholarship-opportunities
Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship & Financial Assistance (ONNSFA)
Learn more and apply at: https://onnsfa.org/awards-%2F-amounts
Zuni Education and Career Development Center
Learn more and apply at: https://www.ashiwi.org/ZECDC/TribalScholarship.html
UNM Global Education Office (GEO)
Learn more and apply at: https://geo.unm.edu/admission/graduate/scholarships/index.html
El Centro de La Raza Scholarships
Learn more and apply at: https://elcentro.unm.edu/services-tab/copy-scholarships.html
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
The International Peace Scholarship Fund, established in 1949, is a program which provides scholarships for selected women from other countries for graduate study in the United States or Canada. Members of P.E.O. believe that education is fundamental to world peace and understanding.
Learn more and apply at: https://www.peointernational.org/about-peo-international-peace-scholarship-ips
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