Nursing Scholarships

The following nursing scholarship programs are administered by the Office of Minority Health and Public Health Policy. These scholarship awards are highly competitive. Applications are accepted from May 1-June 30. Scholarships are awarded for single academic years.

More information about each scholarship, including applications can be found on the Office of Minority Health and Public Health Policy website.

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Program for Licensed Practical Nurses

Applicant Eligibility:

Residency in VA for at least 1 year
Acceptance/enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in a practical school of nursing in VA
Submitted a complete application and recommendation from Program Director

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Program for Registered Nurses

Applicant Eligibility:

Residency in VA for at least 1 year
Acceptance/enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in a practical school of nursing in VA
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in required courses, not electives
Demonstration of financial need, verified by financial aid office at school
Submission of a complete application and official transcript

Virginia's Nurse Practitioner Nurse Midwife Scholarship Program

Applicant Eligibility:

Residency in VA for at least 1 year
Acceptance/enrollment as a full-time or part-time student in a practical school of nursing in VA
Cumulative GPA of 3.0
Submission of a complete application, official transcript, 2 reference letters, and a statement of intent to practice as a nurse practitioner/nurse midwife in an underserved area of VA following graduation