[hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”aboveTheFold” /][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke”][hen-ui-flex direction=”column” gap=”lg”][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Key Takeaways[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”check” marker-color=”secondary”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]If you’re planning to pursue a master of science in nursing (MSN) degree, you have scholarship options to help defray costs.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]The U.S. Air Force, Tylenol, the March of Dimes, and Veterans United Foundation are among those offering MSN nursing scholarships.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Amounts vary, generally ranging from $1,000-$10,000.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Earning a [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/degrees/msn/” target=”_blank”]master of science in nursing (MSN)[/hen-ui-link] can prepare you for advanced clinical, academic, and leadership roles. While the [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/resources/how-much-does-nursing-school-cost/” target=”_blank”]cost of nursing school[/hen-ui-link] can be high — costs vary widely but routinely run into the tens of thousands of dollars — fortunately you don’t have to cover all expenses on your own. Scholarships can help you pay for some — or even all — of your degree.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Explore this guide on 15 graduate nursing scholarships for MSN students.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-flex gap=”xl” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-flex gap=”xs” align=”left” direction=”column”][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Popular Online Nursing Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″ color=”subtext”]Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-dynamic-experience placement=”belowTheFold” /][/hen-ui-flex][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]15 MSN Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]To offset the cost of your nursing program, consider these graduate nursing scholarships. Make sure to check the application details closely as requirements and deadlines vary.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Frequently Asked Questions[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-accordion variant=”no-background”] [hen-ui-accordion-item title=”How do I get financial aid for my MSN degree?” expanded=”true”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Financial assistance for your MSN degree is available through student loans, employer tuition payback programs, grants, and graduate nursing scholarships. Awards typically cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, and, in some cases, living expenses.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-accordion-item] [hen-ui-accordion-item title=”Is getting an MSN worth it?”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Earning an MSN can increase your earning potential and introduce new career opportunities. This degree can land you roles in advanced clinical practice, leadership, and education. With an MSN, you also have the option to continue practicing as an RN as long as you maintain your RN licensure.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-accordion-item] [hen-ui-accordion-item title=”Can you get a full scholarship for a nursing program?”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]While many scholarship programs offer one-time awards to cover part of your tuition costs, some awards are renewable every school year, potentially covering the entire cost of your nursing program. You can also apply to many scholarships at once.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-accordion-item] [hen-ui-accordion-item title=”Are MSN scholarships competitive?”] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Although many students apply for MSN scholarships, meeting all requirements and submitting the application early can increase your chances of receiving an award.[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-accordion-item][/hen-ui-accordion]