Financial Aid - Nurse Practitioner Programs (MS and Post MS)

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For MS students only. Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship Program

Up to $20,000 annually or the average SUNY cost of attendance, whichever is less

The newly created Senator Patricia K. McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship Program is available to practicing nurses who are working on a masters to become a nursing educator and commit to teaching in a nursing program in New York State following graduation. Payments for this scholarship are available for up to three years of study and recipients must complete their master's program within three years of receiving the scholarship. Applications for the scholarship are now available online at the Capwiz website.

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For MS students only.  Lucretia H. Richter Nursing Scholarship award

$1,000 (four awards annually)

Students must be completing their BS or MS degree, show a commitment to nursing, faculty recommendation and financial need. Applications are available in Helen Wood Hall 1-126, Office of Student Affairs. Send an email (sonadmissions@urmc.rochester.edu) or call  (585-275-2375). 

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For MS students only. Professional Nurses Network, Campus RN/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund

$2,500 (six awards annually)

Established in April 2003, this scholarship program supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students Enrolled in a master's or doctoral program with the goal of pursuing a nursing faculty career; completing an RN to baccalaureate program (BSN); or enrolled in an accelerated baccalaureate or master's degree nursing program. Easy online submission (UR is an AACN member).

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American Legion Scholarship
The Eight and Forty Lung and Respiratory Nursing Scholarship Fund

$3,000

Established to assist registered nurses (RN) with advanced preparation for positions in supervision, administration or teaching. Students are to have prospects of being employed in specific positions in hospitals, clinics or health departments on completion of their education and the position must have a full-time and direct relationship to lung and respiratory control.  Full details may be secured from the local Eight and Forty Scholarship Chairman or The American Legion Education Program, Attn: Eight and Forty Scholarships, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206.

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New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships

$1,000 – $5,000/year

Priority given to economically disadvantaged or historically underrepresented minority undergraduate and graduate students studying in 24 different professions at NYS schools.

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Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund

$1,000 – $10,000

Students who demonstrate leadership in community activities and school activities and who intend to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related fields.

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AORN Foundation - Zimmer Chapter RNFA Grants

$500 (four awards annually)

Through a generous donation by CBPN, four scholarships are available to nurses who plan to enroll in a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) educational program. Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate completion of an RNFA program during the funding period. Applicants must attend RNFA programs currently accepted for eligibility for CNRFA certification. For a complete list, go to Certboard website.

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Dante Scholarship

Varies

The Italian Women’s Civic Club funds and administers the Dante Scholarship Program, a series of four endowed scholarships for undergraduate and graduate study at the several Rochester colleges including the University of Rochester. The mission of the Club today focuses on supporting higher education opportunities for young adults of Italian ancestry.
Eligibility criteria:

• Have academic standing as a sophomore or junior in an undergraduate degree program; or a senior accepted into a graduate degree program; or a full-time graduate student enrolled in a master’s level or doctoral program at the University of Rochester. 

• Demonstrate and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent.

• Be a legal resident or native of the Greater Rochester Area, including Monroe, Orleans, Livingston, Wayne, Ontario, and Genesee counties. 

• Have some Italian heritage and be available and willing to attend the Dante Scholarship Ball and participate in one IWCC event that celebrates Italian American heritage.

For an online application, please go to Dante Scholarship and then click Scholarship.

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Sharon Davies Memorial Awards - Research Grant Opportunities

$10,000

The Sharon Davies Memorial Awards Grant was established in 2003 in memory of Sharon Davies a psychiatric nurse, a researcher and a staunch advocate for those who suffer from mental illnesses. In 1985, she became actively involved with Freedom From Fear. She was a primary source of advice and encouragement. The family, friends, and colleagues of Sharon created this program to provide grants to individuals to assist them in the area of mental health research. The program is particularly interested in novice researchers but all eligible candidates are encouraged to apply. The grant awards $10,000 to a registered nurse or nurse practitioner employed in the mental health field in a research or clinical capacity. The candidate must have a mentor that is an established investigator supporting them in their research.

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New York State Tuition Assistance (TAP)

Up to $5,000/year for undergraduate students and up to $575/year for graduate students

State grant awarded to New York State residents who are matriculated in New York State schools on a full-time basis. Must be a New York State resident, matriculated in an accepted program, and enrolled full-time. Need-based grant.

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Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship Grant (AEN)

The amount of the AEN award is usually determined each summer after the level of funding from the federal government is announced.

Financial assistance for full-time graduate nursing students is available through University funds and the Advanced Education Nurse Traineeship Award (AEN). The United State Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Health Professions, sponsor the Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship. The purpose of the traineeship is to increase the number of MSN-prepared nurses in the United States. No payback of funds is required with this traineeship. Contact Beth Flanders at (585) 276-3727.

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Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans

Maintenance grant of $20,000. Tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended.

Each year up to 2 years the Fellow receives a maintenance grant of $20,000 and a tuition grant of one-half the tuition cost of the U.S. graduate program attended. Graduate student in any professional field or scholarly discipline in the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences.