Get Job Security = Free Money To
Become A Health Care Professional
No matter what age you are you can always insure your future
by training for a job in the health care industry. There
is lots of money available for those interested in a 6 month
course as a health technician, a 2-4 year degree as a nurse or
to spend several more years and become a doctor. There are hundreds
of different health care related occupations and it’s an
area that will continue to grow because of the aging baby boomers,
and will be hard to outsource to other countries because there
are few people who are going to travel to India to get physical
therapy because it may be cheaper. Also, there are few
professions like these where you can immediately see that you
are helping someone. What can be better in life…
Below are a bunch of starting places to start looking for money
to enter this exciting career. But remember these
are only stating places. There are hundreds more sources than
we have here, and you can find them by looking at the sources
at the end of this report.
$8,000 To Train For A New Job…
…If you have found yourself on the losing end of a plant closing or
mass layoff, apply for money and re-training under the Economic Dislocation
and Worker Adjustment Assistance Act. The program is administered by each state,
and because of that, the program differs from state to state. Workers can receive
classroom, occupational skills, and/or on-the-job training to qualify for jobs
in demand. Basic and remedial education, entrepreneurial training, and instruction
in literacy or English-as-a-second-language may be provided. For more information,
contact your state Department of Labor in the blue pages of your phone book,
or contact Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor,
Room N-5426, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210; 202-693-3580;
{www. doleta.gov} To find the local center in California go to http://www.edd.ca.gov/one-stop/pic.htm
Full-Tuition and Books Scholarships Plus $1,100/mo Stipend…
…The Nursing Scholarship Program (NSP or "Nursing Scholarship")
is a competitive Federal program which awards scholarships to individuals for
attendance at schools of nursing. The scholarship consists of payment
for tuition, fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly support
stipend of $1,100 per month. You can go to school full time or part time.
In return, students agree to provide a minimum of two years of full-time clinical
service (or an equivalent part-time commitment, as approved by the NSP) at
a health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. You must be
willing to be placed at any health care facility with a critical shortage of
nurses. You could be placed in the District of Columbia, Guam, or the
Virgin Islands. For more information call: 1-866-867-6856 or email: nhsc@iqsolutions.com.
Or contact the program headquarters address below:
Nurse Education Branch
Division of Nursing
Bureau of Health Professions
Health Resources and Services Administration
5600 Fishers Lane, Room 9-36
Rockville, MD 20857
301-443-3232
www.bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship/default.htm
$2,500 for B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. Nursing Degrees…
…CampusRN, the leading employment website for nursing/allied health
care students and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have
partnered to offer this new scholarship program for students pursuing professional
nursing education programs. 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
who are 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. Applications are only accepted by e-mail.
To apply,
download the application from: http://campusrn.com/register/student_1.asp
-copy and paste your resume under the “Additional Application” section.
Then email the application to-scholarships@campuscareercenter.com.
A Whole Bunch Of Nursing Scholarships…
…There has to be over 100 sources of money to study nursing here. I
ran into this verifying the info above. Go to the following site: http://campusrn.com/scholarships/
scholarship_list.asp?browse=A
Free Tuition Plus a Guaranteed Job for Nurses…
…The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is offering FREE tuition,
FREE books, a $250 monthly stipend, and guaranteed job placement as a nurse
at Providence Hospital upon graduation (it's a 3-year program) with a starting
salary of $40,000. This program is for anyone between 18-28 years old who is
interested in the nursing field. The program is recruiting new students
now. For more information, contact Ms. Beshon Smith at 202-266-5481 or
Email: Bsmith@urbanalliance.org.
Tylenol Gives $10,000 to Health Professions…
…The Tylenol Brand Scholarship Fund awarded 10 scholarships worth $10,000
and 150 scholarships worth $1,000 to students nationally in 2003. The requirements
for 2003 applicants were that undergraduate, graduate student, or high school
senior standing, demonstration of leadership in community and school activities,
and intention to major in areas that will lead to careers in health-related
fields. Must be enrolled at an accredited two or four-year college for the
following academic year. To see any changes in requirements, contact
Tylenol Scholarship below:
Tylenol Scholarship
Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc.
1505 Riverview Road, PO Box 88
St. Peter, MN 56082
www.scholarship.tylenol.com
$1,000 for Operating Room Nurses…
…You can receive funding for research that you need to do to complete
your master’s degree. It just depends on what field you are interested
in. The Association of Operating Room Nurses Foundation offers financial
assistance for nurses doing research on any of AORN’s research priorities. Go
to their website to see if you are interested in pursuing research on any of
those topics. You must be an AORN member to qualify for the grant.
AORN
Foundation/Scholarship Application
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80231
(303) 755-6300, Ext. 366
nharbin@aorn.org
www.aorn.org/research/grantprgm.htm
Johnson & Johnson Gives $15,000 for Nursing Faculty…
…Johnson and Johnson has recently contributed large amounts toward nursing
education. Apparently there is a shortage, and Johnson and Johnson would
like to start seeing the numbers of nurses increase. J&J has started
a program to encourage more teachers of nursing in colleges. This scholarship
helps fund research of graduate students or faculty members. This program
seems perfect for you and the funding should be solid enough not to go anywhere,
so you can apply also in the future. This year’s deadline is March 1,
2004. For more information, contact:
National League of Nursing
NLN Foundation for Nursing Education
61 Broadway 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
212-363-5555
Contact: Cindy Rogers, Ext. 289
crogers@nln.org
http://www.nlnfoundation.org/pressreleases/foundsep152004.pdf
Johnson and Johnson Gives $15,000
for Graduate Nursing Education Studies…
…This program is also designed for nursing educators, although ones
who have yet to complete a graduate program. For more information contact:
National
League of Nursing
NLN Foundation for Nursing Education
61 Broadway 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
212-363-5555
Contact: Cindy Rogers Ext. 289
crogers@nln.org
http://www.nlnfoundation.org/pressreleases/graduatescholarshipoct2003.pdf
$2,000 for Orthopedic Nurses…
…The National Association of Orthopedic Nurses offers various monetary
awards to NAON members for different reasons. Some of the awards are
for research in orthopedics; others are for continuing education in orthopedic
nursing. You must be an NAON member to apply, however. To apply
to any of the scholarships contact:
NAON Foundation 2004-2005 Awards Program
East Holly Avenue, Box 56
Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
856-256-2431
naonfnd@ajj.com
www.orthonurse.org/about/foundation.cfm
$1,500 for Critical Care Nurses…
…American Association of Critical Care Nurses offers a scholarship of
$1,500 to promote nursing in the fields of critical care. To be eligible,
students must be completing a baccalaureate or graduate degree program in nursing. Funds
can cover tuition, books, supplies or fees while the student is pursuing a
baccalaureate program accredited by the National League for Nursing. To
apply, contact the American Association of Critical Care Nurses information
below. You can also receive a Scholarship guidebook by calling the number
below and requesting item #1017, or by faxing the number below.
American
Association of Critical Care Nurses
Educational Advancement Scholarship
AACN
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4109
1-800-899-2226
Fax: 800-222-6329
www.aacn.org
$3,000 for Midwifery Students…
…The American College of Nurse-Midwives provides scholarships to students
in good standing who are enrolled in an accredited midwifery program. To
apply to the American College of Nurse-Midwives Scholarship by fax, use the
fax number below and request document #9001. Amount awarded can change
depending on funding, but typically about $3,000 is awarded to successful candidates.
American College of Nurse-Midwives
818 Connecticut Ave., NW, Ste 900
Washington, DC 20006
202-728-9860
Fax: 202-728-9898
http://www.midwife.org/education.cfm?id=88
$5,000 for Nurse-Midwives from March of Dimes…
…The March of Dimes Foundation awards four $5,000 scholarships to nurse-midwives
to promote better care of mothers and babies. For more information about the
March of Dimes funding, contact your local chapter or go to the website provided
below.
March of Dimes
1101 Kermit Dr., 201
Nashville, TN 37317
615-399-3200
TN452@marchofdimes.com
www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/685_1368.asp
$3,000 for Nurses in Lung and Respiratory Control…
…The Eight and Forty Scholarship gives $3,000 to current registered
nurses who wish to advance their career 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 relationship to lung and
respiratory control. Eligibility is determined by the following:
good grades, extracurricular activities, and good letters of recommendation. Interest
in lung and respiratory control is secondary to the former requirements. For
more information, contact the address listed below.
American Legion.
Attn: Americanism and Children & Youth Division
PO Box 1055
Indianapolis, IN 46206
317-630-1249
Fax: 317-630-1223
acy@legion.org
www.legion.org/?section=community&subsection=com_
edaid&subsection2=com_scholarships&content=gi_eightfortysch
$2,000 for Pediatric Nurses…
…The National Association of Pediatric Nurse
Associates and Practitioners
awards the McNeil Scholarships to an RN accepted into a full-time
pediatric nurse practitioner program. To qualify,
you must be an RN with at least three years previous work experience
in pediatrics and be a member of NAPNAP. For more information
see the address below:
National Association of Pediatric Nurse
Associates and Practitioners
20 Brace Road
Suite 200
Cherry Hill, NJ
08034-2633
856-857-9700
info@napnap.org
http://www.napnap.org/index.cfm?page=13&sec=102
Money for Occupational Nursing…
…Five scholarships for academic
study are awarded for professionals to continue their studies
in environmental and occupational health.
American Association
of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc.
2920 Brandywine Rd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341
770-455-7757
Fax: 770-455-7271
aaohn@aaohn.org
www.aaohn.org/foundation/scholarships/index.cfm
Up
to $10,000 for Graduate Nursing Education…
…The applicant must be a registered nurse, must be a member of a national
professional nursing association, enrolled in or applying to a National League
for Nursing accredited masters program in nursing or at the doctorate level. They
must be either a full-time master’s student or full or part-time doctoral
student. The first criteria considered is academic excellence. Typical
individual amount awarded is $2,500. Contact:
Nurses Educational Fund,
Inc.
555 West 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-399-1428
Fax 212-590-2446
bbnef@aol.com
www.n-e-f.org
Your State Has Money to Become A Health
Care Professional…
…There are close to 400 programs worth
almost $3 billion dollars in financial aid available through
all 50 states. Many states have programs in nursing and health
care because they need to attract these practitioners to their
state. Accepting their money would require you to work
in their state for a certain period of time. Every state has
grants and other money available for higher education. Look
for the state office of higher education. You can find them
by dialing 411 and asking for your state capitol operator or
by going to the web at www.govengine.com and
clicking on your state.
Samples Of The Kinds Of State Programs Available – Sample
State: TENNESSE
Listed below are state a local sources for those living in
Tennessee. Be
sure to investigate what your local community has to offer.
Money for Financially Needy Students from Your State…
…To apply to this scholarship, you need to complete your
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have applied
for the Federal Pell Grant and been assigned an Expected Family
Contribution by the Department of Education. This
award is based on strict monetary need. For more
information on eligibility, contact:
Tennessee Student Assistance
Corporation
404 James Robertson Parkway, Ste 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
615-741-1346
Fax: 615-741-6101
www.state.tn.us/tsac
$1,000 to Smart Full-Time Students
in a Teacher Education Program in Tennessee…
…This program is aimed at teachers who want to teach in a Tennessee
elementary or secondary school. Contact the address
below for more information.
Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation
404 James Robertson Parkway, Ste 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
615-741-1346
Fax: 615-741-6101
www.state.tn.us/tsac
Money to Teach in Tennessee Public Schools…
…For every year of loan forgiven, candidate must teach
in a Tennessee area public school. This award is given based
on financial need. For more information, contact:
Tennessee
Student Assistance Corporation
404 James Robertson Parkway, Ste 1950
Nashville, TN 37243-0820
615-741-1346
Fax: 615-741-6101
www.state.tn.us/tsac
Money
from the Department of Veterans Administration…
…VALOR, the Veteran’s Administration Learning Opportunities in
Residence Program is for rising junior baccalaureates. Students
are placed in Veteran’s Administration facilities and
given 80% of the salary rate for an entry-level nurse. The
subsequent academic year is subsidized. Candidate
must be willing to work at a VA facility for three years to
pay back tuition payment. You can apply to this program
directly through your school’s
nursing program, or contact:
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Staff Development and Retention Office (10A2D)
1555 Poydras Street, Suite 1971
New Orleans, LA 70112
504-589-5267
mary.raymer2@med.va.gov
www1.va.gov/nursing/docs/Valor2003.doc
Money
from Austin Peay State University for Nursing…
…There are many nursing scholarships available through this university,
though sometimes they are only available to graduates of a
certain high school, or those living in a certain county. A restriction
could be included in the scholarship. For example, you may have to work
at a certain hospital for a set amount of time. You can only apply to
scholarships once you are enrolled in or applying to the Austin Peay State
University School of Nursing. You
also need to complete your Free Application for Federal Student
Aid form to apply for any scholarships from the university.
All scholarship applications can be received by contacting
the address and contact information below:
Austin Peay State
University
School of Nursing
APSU Box 4658
Clarksville TN 37044
931-221-7710
www.apsu.edu/scholarships/major/nursing.htm
Money from Austin Peay State for Pursuing a Degree…
…There are many scholarships available for general degree
studies at Austin Peay State University. One in particular
is a Community College Scholarship which you may be eligible
for. But you should look at all
of the scholarships available and read them carefully to see
whether or not you are eligible. You need to complete your
Free Application for Federal Student Aid form to apply for
any scholarships from the university. For
an application go to: https://www.apsu.edu/secure/scholarships2/
detail.asp?textsch=&Submit=Search&ID=68. Or
contact the University office below:
University Advancement
Austin Peay State University
Browning Bldg., Rm 216
P. O. Box 4417
Clarksville TN 37044
931- 221-7127
Fax: (931) 221-6289
silvas@apsu.edu
www.apsu.edu/
Music City District Scholarship…
…The Tennessee Nursing Association awards a nursing scholarship
each year to the District 3 (Clarksville is a part of this
district). For
more information about this scholarship, contact the board
member in charge of this scholarship.
Miriam Bremley
615-646-7768
mim@smackey.com
Find More Federal Government Money
Programs for Education…
…They are described in a book called the Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance. This book is available at your local public library or the U.S.
Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov .
You can also search the contents of this book for free on the web at www.cfda.gov .
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