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2023 Scholarship Frequently
Asked Questions

Can I apply for all NFP scholarships?

According to the criteria established by each scholarship’s founding organization, applicants may apply to only one NFP scholarship each year.

However, eligible military Pennsylvania members may apply to the Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship, even if they have applied for another NFP scholarship.

View Criteria to review all eligibility requirements for this military scholarship.

I have previously received an NFP scholarship. Can I apply again?

Previous recipients of an NFP scholarship are welcome to apply again, provided they select a different scholarship.

For a full list of the NFP’s scholarships, click here.

Which NFP scholarship is best for me?

While all NFP scholarships are open to nursing students, most have specific eligibility criteria (for example, residency requirements). In contrast, others give special consideration to specific groups (for example, family members of past alumni). We encourage you to review each scholarship’s criteria carefully prior to applying.

Scholarship Criteria and Applications

Can I save my progress and return to my application later?

Our current scholarship system requires that applications be completed in a single session.

Can I submit my application and provide the supporting documents later?

NFP strongly encourages scholarship applicants to provide all supporting documents at the time of application submission. However, letters of recommendation that come directly from the letter’s signer may be sent to cbradford@thenfp.org. All documents must be received no later than March 31, 2023.

Which NFP scholarships are open to high school students?

The following NFP scholarships are open to high school students. Before applying, please review each scholarship’s criteria to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.

Which NFP scholarships are open to nursing students pursuing MSN or doctorate degrees?

The following NFP scholarships are open to nursing students who already hold a BSN and are continuing their nursing education beyond the baccalaureate level. Before applying, please review each scholarship’s criteria to ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.

How do I apply for an NFP scholarship?

Applications for NFP scholarships must be completed and submitted via the NFP website by completing the following steps:

    1. Visit thenfp.com/scholarships and click on Apply Now for the intended scholarship
    2. Complete the online form in its entirety.
    3. Attach all of the following to the form, where indicated:
      • Two letters of reference, with at least one being an academic contact (letters should describe the applicant’s scholastic abilities, leadership qualities, and community service on official letterhead). The maximum file size for each is 300 MB.
      • Two essay responses, as outlined on the application form. Recommended professional review of grammar, content, professionalism, etc.
      • Official transcript of most recent grades. (If the applicant is a second-degree student, a copy of an acceptance letter into an accredited BSN program). The maximum file size is 300 MB.
      • High-resolution headshot of the applicant in professional attire for possible publicity use by PSNA/NFP. Accepted file types: JPG, PNG, minimum 300 dpi. The maximum number of files accepted is 2. The maximum file size for each is 300MB. (NOTE: Selfies and low-resolution cell phone photos are not acceptable)
    4. Submit a completed online application no later than the deadline of March 31, 2023.
What is each scholarship’s specific eligibility criteria?

The Alumni Association of the (Former) Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing Scholarship provides scholarships supporting students pursuing their nursing careers at the baccalaureate level.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Applicants must be in an accredited BSN or BSN-RN program.
    • Current high school students must be matriculated undergraduate nursing students in the fall of the year the award is given.
    • Current baccalaureate students must be in the first, second, or third year of a nursing program when the application is made. Those students in their final year of study or who will graduate in May of the year the award is given are not eligible to apply.
    • Current RN-to-BSN-completion students must have already been accepted into a degree-completion program at the time of application submission.
    • Applicants who are not already an RN – including BS-to-BSN students/fast-track students – must have already been accepted into a basic RN program at the time of scholarship application.
  • Applicants who can provide proof of their direct relationship to a former Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing graduate will receive additional consideration. Confirmation of that individual’s graduation status is the applicant’s responsibility and can be obtained by contacting: Thomas Jefferson School of Nursing Registrar, 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107.

 

The Evelyn Benson Nurse Leadership Scholarship provides scholarships in support of students demonstrating leadership skills in their pursuit of a nursing degree.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Applicants must be in their third or fourth year of an accredited BSN, MSN, or doctoral program.

Alumni Association of the Former Albert Einstein Medical Center Nursing School of Philadelphia Scholarship provides scholarships in support of students demonstrating financial need in pursuing a nursing degree.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Applicants must be in an accredited BSN or BSN-RN program.
    • Current high school students must be matriculated undergraduate nursing students in the fall of the year in which the award is given.
    • Current baccalaureate students must be in the first, second, or third year of a nursing program when the application is made. Those students in their final year of study or who will graduate in May of the year the award is given are not eligible to apply.
    • Current RN-to-BSN-completion students must have already been accepted into a degree-completion program at the time of application submission.
    • Applicants who are not already an RN – including BS-to-BSN students/fast-track students – must have already been accepted into a basic RN program at the time of scholarship application.

The Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship provides scholarships in support of students demonstrating financial need in pursuing a nursing degree.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Applicants must be in an accredited baccalaureate nursing program or an RN-BSN program.
    • Current baccalaureate students must be in a nursing program’s second semester or higher when the application is made. Those students in their final year of study or who will graduate in May of the year the award is given are not eligible to apply.
    • Current RN-to-BSN-completion students must have already been accepted into a degree-completion program at the time of application submission.
    • Applicants who are not already an RN – including BS-to-BSN students/fast-track students – must have already been accepted into a basic RN program at the time of scholarship application.

The JoAnne Goss Memorial Nursing Leadership Scholarship provides scholarships to customers of the Market Cross Pub and Brewery who are students demonstrating leadership skills in pursuing a nursing degree.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Applicant must have resided in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
  • Applicants must be full-time nursing students in their third or fourth year of a nursing program when the application is made. Those students in their final year of study or who will graduate in May of the year the award is given are not eligible to apply.
    • Current RN-to-BSN-completion students must have already been accepted into a degree-completion program at the time of application submission.
    • Applicants who are not already an RN – including BS-to-BSN students/fast-track students – must have already been accepted into a basic RN program at the time of scholarship application.

JoAnne Goss Memorial Nursing Scholarship provides scholarships to Cumberland County Pennsylvania students demonstrating financial need in pursuing a nursing degree as they graduate from Carlisle High School, Boiling Springs High School, and any Cumberland County High School Senior planning to pursuit their nursing degree at Messiah University.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Current high school seniors attending Carlisle High School or Boiling Springs High School must be matriculated undergraduate nursing students in the fall of the year in which the award is given.
  • Current high school seniors attending any secondary school located in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, must be matriculated undergraduate nursing students at Messiah University in the fall of the year the award is given.
  • Applicants must reside in Cumberland County.

The Alyssa C. Rudy Memorial Scholarship provides scholarships to York College of Pennsylvania students demonstrating financial need to pursue a nursing degree.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Applicant must currently be full-time nursing students in their third or fourth year of an accredited BSN, MSN, or doctoral program at York College of Pennsylvania.

The Tubman Scholar Scholarship – Provides scholarships in support of Black students in their pursuit of a nursing degree.

  • Applicants must meet all criteria requirements listed in Criteria for All Scholarships
  • Applicants must be residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Applicants must identify as Black or African-American.
  • Applicants must be accepted or attend an LPN nursing or RN-BSN program.
    • Current high school students must be matriculated undergraduate nursing students in the fall of the year the award is given.
    • Current baccalaureate students must be in the first, second, or third year of a nursing program when the application is made. Those students in their final year of study or who will graduate in May of the year the award is given are not eligible to apply.
    • Current RN-to-BSN-completion students must have already been accepted into a degree-completion program at the time of application submission.
    • Applicants who are not already an RN – including BS-to-BSN students/fast-track students – must have already been accepted into a basic RN program at the time of scholarship application.

Military Scholarship – The Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship

  • Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited school in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and pursue a degree in the nursing field.
  • Previous recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply again.
  • Applicants must reside in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements. Responsibility to document this eligibility requirement rests with the applicant and must be presented if selected as a scholarship recipient.
    • Active-duty service member
    • S. veteran
    • Child or spouse of a veteran or activity duty service member
  • Membership in the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) or the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) is highly recommended for applicants currently enrolled in nursing pre-licensure programs.
  • Membership in the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) is required for applicants who are currently RNs.

What are the eligibility requirements for the NFP scholarships?

All applicants must meet the below-listed criteria and the criteria listed under the specific scholarship to which they apply.

Criteria For All Scholarships

  • Applicants should have a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
  • Applicants are required to attest to their financial need by providing information about all federal and state grant(s) and loan(s), as well as any formal documentation which demonstrates the need (for example, a letter from financial aid officer regarding work-study).
  • Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited school located in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and pursing a degree in the nursing field.
  • Membership in the Student Nurses Association of Pennsylvania (SNAP) or the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) is highly recommended for applicants currently enrolled in nursing pre-licensure programs.
  • Membership in the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) is required for applicants who are currently RNs.
  • Previous scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for the same scholarship.
  • Applicants may only apply to one NFP scholarship per calendar year.