[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″]Male nurses only account for about 1 in 10 registered nurses throughout the U.S.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Men who are interested in nursing have access to specialized scholarships aimed at increasing minority representation throughout the field.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item] [hen-ui-list-item][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]These financial awards can exceed $5,000 and applications may require essays, recommendation letters, and proof of community service.[/hen-ui-text][/hen-ui-list-item][/hen-ui-list][/hen-ui-flex][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Male nurses are [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/articles/male-nurse-statistics/”]on the rise in the U.S.[/hen-ui-link] but still comprise just 13% of all [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/registered-nursing/”]registered nurses[/hen-ui-link] (RNs). Scholarships for male nurses not only provide needed financial support but encourage diversity within the profession.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Before the Civil War, the nursing profession was predominantly male. In fact, women were not allowed to work as nurses. Today, the overwhelming majority of the nursing workforce is women, with [hen-ui-link href=”https://nursejournal.org/articles/male-nurses-overcoming-stigmas/”]male nurses facing stigma[/hen-ui-link] due to damaging gender stereotypes. At the same time, stable income, job security, rewarding work, and an intellectually stimulating career are now attracting more men to the nursing profession.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″]Are you one of them? If so, we’ve compiled this list of best nursing scholarships for men to help you get started.[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Scholarships for Male Nurses[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Abbott Scholarship Fund[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Minority nursing students planning to work in clinical research. Scholarships are available for nursing students, nurse practitioner students, and Ph.D. students.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] $10,000[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) Scholarship[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Current AAMN members enrolled in undergraduate nursing programs can apply for one of two scholarship rewards. Selection criteria include financial need, community service history, professional associations, academic status, and certifications.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.aamn.org/scholarships” target=”_blank”]$1,000[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Prelicensure undergraduates pursuing professional nursing degrees at AACN-accredited schools can apply for these awards offered in partnership with Hurst Review Services, an NCLEX test preparation company.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/hurst-review-scholarship” target=”_blank”]$2,500[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]American Indian College Fund Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Students attending accredited nonprofit colleges in the U.S. or students attending tribal colleges and universities can apply for a scholarship each year in February.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/” target=”_blank”]$2,000-3,000[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Army Nurse Corps Association Scholarship[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Nursing students working toward a baccalaureate or graduate degree with current or past military service can apply for this scholarship. Immediate family members of current or past service members can also apply.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://e-anca.org/Scholarships” target=”_blank”]$3,000[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association (AAPINA) Scholarship[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] AAPINA invites active, two-year members pursuing undergraduate or graduate nursing degrees to apply if they can provide evidence of a 3.5 GPA and submit an essay and recommendation letters.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://aapina.org/aapina-scholarship/” target=”_blank”]$500[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Breaking Barriers: Scholarship for Men in Nursing[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] These funds support men actively enrolled in an accredited nursing program with a 3.5 GPA. Applicants must submit an essay, personal statement, and resume.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/by-major/major-specific-scholarships/breaking-barriers-scholarship-for-men-in-nursing” target=”_blank”]$500[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Coursey Enterprises Student Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] First-year nursing students training for careers as registered nurses or licensed practical nurses can apply with a 200-word essay discussing why they want to be a nurse.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.courseyenterprises.com/scholarships” target=”_blank”]$250[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Foundation Academic Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] ENA members can apply for all levels of scholarships, while nonmembers can only apply for undergraduate funding. Selection criteria include educational and career goals, professional involvement, community and leadership activities, and references.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.ena.org/foundation/scholarships” target=”_blank”]Varies[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association (FNSNA) Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] FNSNA accepts applications from enrolled undergraduate nursing students across the U.S. Selection criteria depend on the funding organization and usually funds students in specific underrepresented nursing specialties.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.forevernursing.org/undergraduate-scholarships.html” target=”_blank”]Up to $10,000 per academic year[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Nurse Corps Scholarship Program[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Students who commit to working in a facility with a critical shortage of nurses after graduation can apply. Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, no federal judgment liens or overdue debt, and no existing service commitment.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-scholarship/nurse-corps” target=”_blank”]Dependent on financial need[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Scholarships[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Members of the NBNA enrolled in a nursing program leading to a degree or diploma can apply with good scholastic standing and at least one full year of nursing school yet to complete.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.nbna.org/content.asp?contentid=82″ target=”_blank”]$1,000-$5,000[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Health Professional Student Scholarship[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Students enrolled full-time in a nursing program are invited to apply for this scholarship. Applicants must submit a personal statement, letter of recommendation, proof of enrollment, and proof of U.S. citizenship, residency, or DACA status.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] $2,000-5,000[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]Tylenol Future Care Scholarship[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Applicants must hold U.S. citizenship, provide proof of enrollment in (or acceptance to) a graduate nursing program, have at least one year of school remaining, and submit an essay.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] $5,000-$10,000[/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-card variant=”background-white” border=”stroke” padding=”lg”] [hen-ui-card-content] [hen-ui-heading variant=”h3″ class=”text-primary-900″]United Health Foundation Diverse Scholars Initiative[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Who Can Apply:[/hen-ui-text] Offered in partnership with NAHN, this scholarship for rising sophomores and above requires NAHN membership and conference attendance, full-time student status, and a GPA of 3.0.[/hen-ui-text][hen-ui-text variant=”b4″][hen-ui-text tag=”strong” weight=”bold”]Amount:[/hen-ui-text] [hen-ui-link href=”https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/making-an-impact/health-equity/diverse-scholars.html” target=”_blank”]$5,000 per year for up to three consecutive years[/hen-ui-link][/hen-ui-text] [/hen-ui-card-content][/hen-ui-card][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Explore Online Bachelor’s in Nursing Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-article-row variant=”slider” ids=”33995,38827,33997,34024″][/hen-ui-article-row][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Explore Online Master’s in Nursing Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-article-row variant=”slider” ids=”34312,34248,34263,34345,34242,34293″][/hen-ui-article-row][hen-ui-heading variant=”h2″]Explore Online Doctorate Nursing Programs[/hen-ui-heading][hen-ui-article-row variant=”slider” ids=”34148,34287,34149″][/hen-ui-article-row]