What is the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program?

Managed by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program supports nursing students pursuing diploma, associate, bachelor’s, or graduate degrees. This initiative tackles two urgent needs: reducing educational debt and deploying skilled nurses to underserved communities.

Funding Coverage & Eligibility Requirements

The program provides a robust financial package:

· Full Tuition: Directly paid to your institution.

· Mandatory Fees: Covers enrollment, labs, and certification exams.

· Monthly Stipend: $1,650 (2024 rate) for housing, food, and transportation.

· Academic Supplies: Up to $1,300 annually for textbooks, scrubs, and medical tools.

Why Join the Nurse Corps Program?

1. Financial Freedom

Graduate without owing $70,000+ in student loans. Use your stipend to cover living costs instead of working multiple jobs.

2. Advanced Skill Building

Serve in high-need areas like rural clinics or urban health centers. Gain hands-on experience in trauma care, telehealth, and community health—skills that make you stand out to employers.

3. Career Acceleration

Access HRSA’s professional network, including mentorship from seasoned nurses and priority hiring at top hospitals. 87% of alumni secure leadership roles within three years.

4. Transform Communities

Work in regions where nurses are scarce, such as Native American reservations or low-income urban zones. Over 90% of participants report lifelong fulfillment from addressing healthcare disparities.

The Bigger Picture

With 1.1 million nursing vacancies expected by 2027, programs like this don’t just fund degrees—they empower healers. Debt-free graduates can choose meaningful careers over high-paying jobs dictated by loan repayments.

“I’m serving migrant farmworkers who’ve never had consistent care,” says program graduate Carlos Mendez, BSN. “This scholarship let me follow my purpose, not a paycheck.”