[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″]International nursing students have access to nursing scholarships and grants that can help offset the cost of ADN, BSN, and MSN programs.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]These financial awards can exceed $10,000, are often merit-based, and focused on providing funds to underserved populations.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Eligibility varies by visa status, GPA, and field focus, and may require membership, research proposals or community service.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Nursing students from around the globe come to the United States to attend world-class education programs and find steady work in the nation’s massive healthcare system.[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Many international students, including nursing students, are resource-constrained, and often turn to [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/resources/financial-aid/nursing-scholarships/”]financial aid[/hen-ui-link] to help pay for their education.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Financial aid comes from various sources, including nonprofit organizations, private corporations, and the nursing schools themselves.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Explore this list of 10 nursing scholarships for international students. We’ve included awards for both undergraduate and graduate-level training paths, including students pursuing the [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/degrees/adn/”]associate degree in nursing (ADN)[/hen-ui-link], [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/degrees/bsn/”]bachelor of science in nursing (BSN)[/hen-ui-link], and [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/degrees/msn/”]master of science in nursing (MSN)[/hen-ui-link].[/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 RN-to-BSN 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″]International Nursing Student Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.etsu.edu/international/scholarships/merit.php” target=”_blank”]East Tennessee State University International Merit Scholarship[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Any international student who is interested in attaining a degree from Eastern Tennessee State University may apply for this award if they have a record of academic achievement comparable to a 3.0 GPA. Recipients must have an F-1 or J-1 student visa.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] Up to $9,000[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″]March of Dimes Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Scholarship[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] This nursing scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group. Eligible applicants include students attending an accredited nursing school with plans to work in [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/careers/postpartum-nurse/how-to-become/”]maternal and infant health[/hen-ui-link].[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] $10,000[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.sru.edu/admissions/international-admissions/international-costs-and-scholarships” target=”_blank”]Slippery Rock University International Student Tuition Waiver[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Pennsylvania’s Slippery Rock University offers financial aid to all new international undergraduate students, including nursing students, regardless of need. Students who maintain a 3.0 GPA or better receive additional support.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] Approximately $3,500 plus up to $1,500 additional for academic achievement[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://ois.uic.edu/programs/scholarships-and-awards/” target=”_blank”]University of Illinois Chicago Laurette Kirstein Scholarship for International Students[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) awards scholarships to current international UIC students pursuing a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree in any field of study, including nursing. Students must hold a minimum cumulative 3.5 GPA at UIC.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] $5,000[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://nursing.missouri.edu/admissions/financing-your-education/internal-scholarships/” target=”_blank”]University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing Bobby Joe Waggoner Memorial Scholarship[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] The Waggoner scholarship, created for graduate students at the school, gives first preference to non-traditional students demonstrating financial need.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] Undisclosed[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.ena.org/education/grants-scholarships” target=”_blank”]Emergency Nursing Diverse Voices Research Fellowship[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Created by the Emergency Nurses Association, this scholarship supports first-time nurse researchers who focus on emergency healthcare and are members of underrepresented populations.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] Funding for research and related travel[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://scholarship.epsilonsigmaalpha.org/scholarshipdetail.cfm?Id=8″ target=”_blank”]Epsilon Sigma Alpha Alice/Jeanne Wagner Memorial Scholarship[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] U.S. and international students who plan to attend undergraduate or graduate nursing programs in the U.S. may apply. Candidates must demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, service, and financial need. [hen-ui-link href=”https://epsilonsigmaalpha.org/Homepage” target=”_blank”]Epsilon Sigma Alpha[/hen-ui-link] is an international service-oriented nonprofit.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] $650[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″]University of California San Francisco School of Nursing Styles International Student Scholarship[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] USCF is known for its commitment to training advanced researchers and specialists. The scholarship, in honor of former dean, Margretta Styles, is awarded to international master’s and doctoral nursing students.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] Undisclosed[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/” target=”_blank”]THEDREAM.US National Scholarship[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Immigrant students who came to the U.S. before November 1, 2018, and before turning 16 years old. Successful applicants must be able to qualify for in-state tuition at one of the organization’s partner colleges. (There is a separate scholarship for certain students who are unable to qualify for in-state tuition.)[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] Up to $16,500 for associate degrees, $33,000 for bachelor’s degrees[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-gray” border=”stroke”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″][hen-ui-link href=”https://www.esperanzafund.org/scholarship-program” target=”_blank”]Esperanza Education Fund Scholarship[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-list variant=”unordered” bullet-style=”bullet”] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors residing in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or who have earned a high school equivalency in the same areas within the last four years. The applicant and/or both parents must have been born outside the United States.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] $5,000 for bachelor’s, $16,500 for associate[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card]