If you have a My BHW account, once logged in select Nurse Corps Scholarship Program. The application includes screening questions to assist applicants in determining the program for which they are eligible to apply.
Eligible nursing students can apply to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program.
If accepted, we pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend. In return, after you graduate, you work at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.
Am I eligible for a scholarship?
You are eligible if you:
Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
Begin classes no later than September 30
Don’t have any federal judgment liens
Don’t have an existing service commitment
Aren’t overdue on a federal debt
Note: We give funding preference to those who need the most help financially.
Why is the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program important?
Many Americans go without necessary health care. This includes checkups, preventive screenings, and vaccines. This happens when there aren’t enough health care workers in their communities.
There continues to be a need for nurses throughout the United States. The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program helps address these issues.
Contact us
Call: 1-800-221-9393 | TTY: 1-877-897-9910 Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET (except federal holidays) Use our Ask Us a Question form
Note: Persons using assistive technology may not be able to fully access information in this file. For assistance, please email DHCFS-OD@hrsa.gov or call 301-945-3954.
