In order to be considered for a scholarship or any type of financial aid you must have a current application (FAFSA) on file in the financial aid office.

Applications for scholarships can be obtained from the School of Nursing Office at CKNB, Room 201 or by clicking here.

MARY E. ILES SCHOLARSHIP
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship (s) are provided to eligible pre-nursing/nursing students based on the following criteria:

Financial need
Good moral character
Must carry at least a consistent 75% of usual full-time class load
Preference is given for work experience.

MURFREESBORO MEDICAL CLINIC/RACHAEL YARBROUGH JERVING SCHOLARSHIP
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship is provided to one eligible junior or senior nursing student based on the following criteria:

Junior or senior majoring in nursing
Must be a resident of Rutherford County
Full time student
Minimum GPA 3.0
Strong preference given to students who are employed or intend to work at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic

EILEEN MARIE MAHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Cannon County
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible female nursing students based on the following criteria:

Female student from Cannon County, Tennessee
Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above
Financial need
Recipient eligible for second year providing School of Nursing retention requirements met.

EILEEN MARIE MAHAN AWARD
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible nursing students based on the following criteria:

Faculty recommendation
Financial need
Potential for success
Preference is given to female nursing students.
Recipient eligible for second year providing School of Nursing retention requirements met.

HELEN MILES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (MTMC Auxiliary)
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible nursing students based on the following criteria:

Likelihood of successful completion of nursing program
Financial need
Minimum GPA 2.6

HARRY NUNN AND MARIE GOTT GANNAWAY NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible nursing students based on the following criteria:

High moral character
Potential for outstanding professional service
Academic achievement
Preference will be given to a student from Rutherford County with a minimum GPA 2.6.

MRS. H. RUSSELL (WINNIE WALTON) MABRY SCHOLARSHIP
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible nursing students based on the following criteria:

Junior or senior nursing student accepted into curriculum
Preference given to a student from Lawrence County or any rural middle-TN county
Director of Nursing School will be a part of the selection committee

NELLIE TRIBBLE SCHOLARSHIP
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible pre-nursing and/or nursing students based on the following criteria:

Academic achievement
Potential for success
Faculty recommendation

ANN B. SELOVER LOAN FUND*
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Tuition loan(s) are provided to eligible nursing students based on the following criteria:

Junior or senior nursing student
GPA 2.8 or above
Resident of Rutherford County
Financial need
To be used for tuition only
Pay back arrangements at the discretion of the School of Nursing and Financial Aid.

JAMES R. ARNHART ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN NURSING
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible pre-nursing and/or nursing students based on the following criteria:

Accepted into the School of Nursing
ACT of 21, 3.0 high school GPA
Full time student
Must be from Rutherford County
Recipient(s) agree to work in Rutherford County at least two years following graduation.

KATIE LOVETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND* - TBA

LaROCHE-MURRAY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP*
(Application deadline - April 1st)

Scholarship(s) are provided to eligible nursing students based on the following criteria:

Must be accepted into the School of Nursing
Full time student
Must be from Rutherford County
Financial need

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS (SDS)

Scholarships are provided to eligible students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are enrolled as full-time nursing students.  Please see SDS announcement for eligibility requirements.

Additional Scholarship/Loan Sources

  THE AMERICAN ASSEMBLY FOR MEN IN NURSING

Male student
Currently enrolled in pre-RN licensure or graduate program in nursing
Minimum GPA 2.75

  ARMED FORCES ROTC:  ARMY, NAVY, AIRFORCE

  ARMY Nursing Scholarships

ARMY ROTC offers a 4, 3, or 2 year scholarship which pays full tuition, $900 yearly book allowance and a stipend of $300 per month for a freshman, increasing $50 per month each succeeding college year to $500 per month the senior year.   Additionally, Nursing students can receive additional monetary benefits for good grades, NCLEX-RN review course and test fees, uniforms, clinical and laboratory fees, Malpractice Insurance, immunization and testing, a Littmann Cardiology Stethoscope, and a personal Digital assistant with NCLEX-RN review course.  The Army ROTC Course is tailored for Nursing students with full emphasis and priority placed on the demanding nurse curriculum.  Click here for more information.

  CampusRN/AACN NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

CampusRN, an employment website for nursing/allied health care students and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) have partnered for this scholarship program to support students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. 

Enrolled in a baccalaureate, master's degree or doctoral program in nursing
Minimum GPA 3.25
See http://aacn.campusrn.com/scholarships/scholarship_rn.asp (there is an underscore between "scholarship" and "rn") for criteria and application information.

EXCEPTIONALNURSE.COM

See www.exceptionalnurse.com/scholarship.html for criteria and application information.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HISPANIC NURSES SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Currently enrolled in a school of nursing
Hispanic United States citizen or legal resident of US
Minimum GPA 3.0
Member of National Association of Hispanic Nurses
See www.thehispanicnurses.org for criteria and application information

NATIONAL BLACK NURSES ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Currently enrolled in a school of nursing
Good scholastic standing
Have at least 1 full year of school remaining
See www.nbna.org/scholarship for criteria and application information
Member of National Black Nurses Association

NATIONAL STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP: General, Career Mobility, Breakthrough to Nursing, Specialty and Promise of Nursing

See www.nsna.org for criteria and application information

ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY

See www.ons.org/awards/foundawards for criteria and application information

SAINT THOMAS HEALTH SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP

Application may be obtained through St. Thomas Health Services Career Center, 4220 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205

TNA District 15/Frances Denham Brittain Scholarship/Loan Program

$500 tuition loan awarded each fall and spring semester to a senior student attending an undergraduate school of nursing in TN.
Must be a resident of District 15, including Rutherford and Wilson counties.
Applicant will agree to repay the loan one year after expected date of completion of course of study.

TENNESSEE ORGANIZATION of NURSE EXECUTIVES (TONE) JEARLINE DEWEESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

High school graduate with a minimum of 3.0 GPA
Accepted into an accredited NLNAC nursing program prior to application
First time entry in BSN program (copy of final high school report card or college transcripts - minimum GPA 3.0)
100 volunteer hours in health care setting/community service during the past 4 years.
Two letters of recommendation.
Write paper - no more than 300 words stating "Why I want to be a Professional Nurse"
Complete application prior to established deadline.
Interview with a TONE Board member.  The Board member will make a recommendation to the Board.  The decision will be finalized by a vote of the TONE Board.
Post graduation - student encouraged to work a minimum of one year in a clinical setting at the bedside and participate in local TONE activities.

(*Funds may not be available.)

School of Nursing
Middle Tennessee State University
Box 81, Murfreesboro, TN  37132
voice: 1.615.898.2447