Virginia Long-Term Care Facility Scholarship Program

The application cycle was open from September 1, 2024 – November 30, 2024.

 

Virginia offers several scholarship opportunities to help pay for nursing education in exchange for service in Virginia after graduation. Scholarships are available for students enrolled in an accredited nursing school who agree to engage in full-time nursing practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in a long-term care facility in Virginia upon graduation.

Nursing Scholarship Programs 2022 Guidelines

Program Flier

Conditions of Scholarships:

A. Before participating in the nursing scholarship program, the applicant shall enter into a contract with the commissioner agreeing to the terms and conditions upon which the scholarship is granted.

B. For each $2,000 in scholarship money received, the participant agrees to engage in the equivalent of one year of full-time nursing practice in a long-term care facility in the Commonwealth. The participant shall notify the department, within 180 days of being awarded a nursing diploma or degree, of the type of nursing practice to be performed and give the name and address of the employer for approval. Voluntary military service, even if stationed in Virginia, cannot be used to repay the service obligation required when a scholarship is awarded.

The participant may request approval for a change of practice site. Such requests must be made in writing, and the department may approve them at their discretion.

C. If a participant fails to complete his studies, the full amount of the scholarship or scholarships received, plus the applicable interest charge, must be repaid.

D. If upon graduation a participant leaves the Commonwealth or fails to engage or ceases to engage in nursing practice in a long-term care facility in Virginia before all employment conditions of the scholarship award are fulfilled, the participant shall repay the award amount reduced by the proportion of obligated years served plus applicable interest and penalty.

Required documents to be considered for scholarship:

  •          Proof of United States citizenship, United States national, or a qualified alien – Social Security Card.
  •          Proof of Virginia residency (at least 1 year).
  •          Proof of cumulative GPA of at least 2.5- Official transcript required.
  •          Proof of enrollment form must be completed by the school of Nursing (template provided).
  •          Proof of financial need verified by the school’s financial aid office (template provided).
  •          Make a copy of all educational invoices to show proof of anticipated or current debt.

Required documents to be considered for Loan Repayment:

  •          Proof of United States citizenship, United States national, or a qualified alien – Social Security Card
  •          Proof of Virginia residency (at least 1 year)
  •          The practice site has to be in a long-term care facility in Virginia
  •          Criminal History Check (send money and forms directly to the Virginia State Police and type YOUR name and address in the “Mail reply to” section of the application) or Background check completed within one year from your employer only.
  •          Employment Support/Verification Letter- (template provided)
  •          A copy of your current Virginia Nursing License
  •          Proof of graduation from an accredited Nursing school in the United States
  •          Copy of all qualifying Nursing educational debt loan applications and/or Loan Pay-off Statements

Contact:

If you have any questions about the program, please contact, Cassandra Braxton, Health Workforce Coordinator, by calling (804) 624-1915 or emailing Cassandra Braxton.

Last Updated: January 27, 2025