Nursing Scholarships For Hispanic And Latino Students

Hispanic and Latino students can chase funding tied to their heritage and still apply for scholarships open to all nurses. Cast a wide net. The awards below cover undergraduate and graduate study. Where a scholarship requires a specific GPA, membership, or citizenship status, that is noted.

Key Takeaways

• Apply for heritage-based awards and general nursing scholarships at the same time; you qualify for both.
• Many awards accept DACA recipients and permanent residents, not only U.S. citizens.
• Undergraduate amounts here run from $500 to $7,500, and some renew for up to three years.
• Membership groups like NAHN and HACU open awards closed to non-members.

Undergraduate Nursing Scholarships

Many of these accept applications from high school students and from students admitted to but not yet enrolled in an undergraduate program.

AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship. Bachelor's students, with special consideration for those planning to become nurse educators, enroll in an RN-to-BSN bridge, or complete an accelerated program. Amount: $2,500.

ENA Foundation Scholarship. Bachelor's students at ACEN- or CCNE-accredited programs with a 3.0 GPA. Emergency Nurses Association membership is required for most awards. Amount: covers tuition and fees.

Promise of Nursing Scholarship. Students in a state-approved diploma, associate, or bachelor's program, favoring involvement in student nursing organizations or community health, academic achievement, or financial need. Amount: up to $7,500.

BestNursingDegree.com Scholarship. Bachelor's students with a 3.5 GPA accepted to or enrolled in an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program. Amount: $1,000.

HACU Scholarship Program. Students at Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities member schools (some awards specify cities) who show financial need. Most are open to all majors. Amount: $500 to $5,000.

Hispanic Heritage Foundation Youth Awards. Community-minded Hispanic and Latino high school seniors heading to college for a healthcare major, with a 3.0 GPA and U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status. Amount: grant funding for college.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Graduating high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA, plus undergraduates and transferring community college students with a 2.5 GPA. Requires full-time enrollment and Hispanic heritage. Amount: $500 to $5,000.

McDonald's HACER National Scholarship. High school seniors with a 2.8 GPA and at least one parent of Hispanic heritage. Requires full-time enrollment and legal U.S. residency. Amount: varies.

HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship. U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents accepted to or enrolled in a nursing program who commit to a critical-shortage facility after graduation. Financial need gets preference. Amount: covers tuition, eligible fees, reasonable costs, and a monthly stipend.

United Health Foundation Diverse Scholars Initiative. Full-time students with a 3.0 GPA who attend the National Association of Hispanic Nurses conference gala, favoring rising sophomores and above. Amount: $5,000 per year for up to three years.

Graduate Nursing Scholarships

Some of these require Hispanic or Latino heritage; others are open to all graduate nursing students.

AfterCollege-AACN Scholarship. Master's or doctoral students, with special consideration for future nurse educators, RN-to-MSN bridge students, or accelerated programs. Amount: $2,500.

NAHN Graduate Scholarship. Latino students pursuing a PhD and researching Latino healthcare outcomes, plus National Association of Hispanic Nurses members. Amount: $1,000.

ENA Foundation Scholarship. Master's or doctoral students at ACEN- or CCNE-accredited programs with a 3.0 GPA and ENA membership. Amount: covers tuition and fees.

Promise of Nursing Regional Faculty Fellowship. RNs in California, Texas, and Washington enrolled in an approved regional graduate program who plan to work in that region. Requires commitment to nursing education, academic achievement, and financial need. Amount: up to $7,500.

BestNursingDegree.com Scholarship. Master's or doctoral students with a 3.5 GPA at an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program. Amount: $1,000.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund. Full-time master's or doctoral students with a 2.5 GPA and Hispanic heritage, plus U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status. Amount: $500 to $5,000.

NHMA Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship. Full-time graduate nursing students with a 3.0 GPA, documented leadership, and a commitment to Hispanic community health. Requires U.S. citizenship, residency, or DACA status and National Hispanic Medical Association membership. Amount: varies.

HRSA Nurse Corps Scholarship. U.S. citizens or permanent residents accepted to or enrolled in a nursing program who commit to a critical-shortage facility after graduation. Financial need gets preference. Amount: covers tuition, eligible fees, reasonable costs, and a monthly stipend.

Nurses Educational Funds Scholarship. Graduate students specializing in administration, education, mental health, public health, or research, with a current RN license, professional association membership, and a 3.6 GPA. Amount: varies.

Nurse Educator Scholarship. Master's or doctoral students focused on nurse education who plan to teach. Amount: $1,000.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start applying for scholarships?

High school students should research and apply in the summer between junior and senior year. Sort applications by deadline: tackle fall deadlines over the summer and spring deadlines over winter break.

Who qualifies for Hispanic scholarships?

Most require Hispanic heritage, often at least one parent of Hispanic ancestry. Common requirements include a GPA minimum, enrollment at an accredited school, and U.S. citizenship, legal residency, or DACA status. Some require membership in a specific organization.

How do I get a Hispanic scholarship?

Match opportunities to your background and academic record. Some specify nursing or healthcare; others are open to all majors. Schools and independent organizations also offer nursing scholarships to anyone with qualifying credentials or financial need, Hispanic students included.

Can international students study nursing?

Yes, if they meet the requirements, including a passing TOEFL score and completed prerequisite coursework to obtain a student visa. International tuition runs high, so contact your school's financial aid office about funding.