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SSACI > Grants/Scholarships - by Program > Nursing Scholarship Nursing Scholarship

Purpose

The Nursing Scholarship Fund was created by the 1990 Indiana General Assembly to encourage and promote qualified individuals to pursue a nursing career in Indiana.

The Nursing Scholarship Fund program is administered by the State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana (SSACI) which is responsible for record keeping and for allotting funds to approved colleges and universities.

Eligibility

To be eligible students must:

  1. Be admitted to an approved institution of higher learning as a full time (12 hours or more) or part time (6-11 hours) nursing student.
  2. Be an Indiana resident and an US citizen.
  3. Agree in writing to work as a nurse in an Indiana health care setting for at least the first two (2) years following graduation.
  4. Demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship.
  5. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 or the equivalent, or meet the minimum GPA requirements established for the college's nursing program if it is higher.
  6. Not be in default on a state or federally sponsored student loan.
  7. Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  8. Meet all other minimum criteria established by the Commission.

Renewal Scholarships

Scholars must:

  1. Maintain the cumulative GPA required by the college for admission to its nursing program, or
  2. Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 on a scale of 4.0 or the equivalent if there is no minimum at the college, and
  3. Reapply each year

Scholarship Value

The scholarship can only be applied towards tuition and fees. Colleges will determine the actual award amount when developing a scholar's financial aid package. The maximum annual scholarship is $5,000. However, the amount of the scholarship may be affected by the level of other tuition specific grants and scholarships aid received by an applicant.

Conditions

Scholars must agree to:

  1. Work as a nurse in an Indiana health care setting for at least the first two (2) years following graduation, and
  2. Complete the nursing program within six (6) years from the time the first scholarship is received

Those who fail to fulfill the terms of their scholarship agreement may be required to reimburse the State of Indiana.

Application Procedures

Applications can be obtained Online.

Applications should be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid where the applicant plans to attend. Applications should not be submitted to SSACI. Colleges will make the award decisions.

Awards will be announced by each college according to their awarding schedule.

Colleges and Universities Participating in The Nursing Scholarship Fund Program

If you have any questions regarding this program forward your messages to special@ssaci.in.gov