This scholarship was established by Brave of Heart Fund, founded by the Foundations of Cigna and New York Life and administered by E4E Relief, to assist students pursuing associate or Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing who clearly demonstrate intent to positively impact healthcare outcomes for the communities they will serve. The program is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.
Brave of Heart Nursing Scholarship
Deadline
- May 19, 2025, 03:00 PM CDT
- Visit the website to sign up and received a notification when the scholarship re-opens to applications in 2026.
Eligibility
Applicants to the Brave of Heart Scholarship Nursing Scholarship must:
- Be a current college undergraduate who will earn their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) by September 2026.
- Plan to enroll in full-time or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the 2025-26 academic year (Fall and/or Spring semesters).
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
- Be in good standing according to school policy.
- Demonstrate financial need.
Award Amount
$2,500 to $10,000
Application Information
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