Nursing Scholarships
For information on loans or other forms of financial assistance, please contact SVSU's Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid or visit their website at www.svsu.edu/financialaid. Tuition reimbursement opportunities may exist through your employer or agency.
Financial Resources Available for Nursing
The following financial resources are available to students enrolled in the undergraduate nursing program. Generally, awards are determined by the Dean's and/or Financial Aid Office in May/June for the following year; depending on resource availability, exception may be made to accommodate new student admission dates. For achievement based resources, students my indicate on the application more than one resource for which they are eligible and wish to be considered. Also, for achievement based resources, although need is not a criterion for determining award, a student's financial package is reviewed; therefore, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form in the Financial Aid Office is recommended.
COLLEGE OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - Form is filled out and submitted by April 15th each year for financial assistance the following fall and/or winter.
NEED BASED RESOURCES
Don and Iva Bellinger Scholarship - Available to undergraduate (pre-nursing, admitted to nursing, and RN) students, as well as graduate students on a limited basis. The pre-nursing awards are determined by the SVSU Admissions Office; all others are determined by the Department of Nursing in collaboration with the Financial Aid Office. Although full time student status is preferred, an award for part-time study is possible. Awards generally vary from approximately $500 to $3,000 and are renewable providing University standards for achievement are met; however, renewal is not automatic, so requires a new application annually. Need is determined primarily by federal standards; therefore, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form from the Financial Aid Office must be completed in addition to the application.
Kakarla-Maganti Scholarship - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing) students enrolled in full time study. Generally, two $1,500 awards are provided annually and are renewable, providing achievement standards are met.
Ann L. Wintermyer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing) students enrolled in full time study with a GPA of 3.0. Generally, minimum of two $1,000 awards are provided annually.
Barbara Ann Divine Endowed Nursing Scholarship - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing) students enrolled in full time study with a GPA of 3.0. One award of $500 is given annually.
ACHIEVEMENT BASED RESOURCES
The SVSU Health Professional Alumni Endowed Scholarship - Available to returning, undergraduate students who are full time, have junior or senior class standing (at least 62 credits completed), have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher, are pursuing a major in the College of Health and Human Services or a major in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology designed for preparation for entry into dental or medical school. Scholarship applicants must be residents of Arenac, Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, or Tuscola counties and demonstrate the ability or potential to become regional leaders in the health and human services professions by including a personal statement with their scholarship application. Two awards of $1,000 are given annually.
Martin & Emma Block Endowed Scholarship - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing) students enrolled in full time study with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Six awards of $1,000 are given annually.
Royal Foundation Scholarship - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing and RN) students. Full time student status is required with a GPA of 3.0. Ten awards of $1,000 are given annually and are renewable providing University achievement standards are met.
Goetz (Grace) Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing and RN) students for full or part time study. Eligibility for the one award of $1,000 include Junior or Senior students, scholastic achievement, personal achievement, character and leadership. Preference is given to LPNs or those students who have served in the role of a Nursing Assistant.
Mary C. Walker Scholarship - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing and RN) students for their final two semesters of the basic nursing program. Eligibility includes both full and part time study. There is one award of $500 given annually.
Patricia A. Hansel Memorial Scholarship - Two $1,000 awards are given annually to graduate students in full time or part time (pro-rated) study. In addition to being a registered nurse and having a minimum of 3.0 GPA, eligibility criteria include character, community service, and demonstrated dedication/professionalism in nursing. Preference is given to RNs specializing in surgical nursing. Scholarship is renewable providing University achievement standards are met.
Jurgens Nursing Scholarship Fund - Available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing) students in full time study with a GPA of 3.0. One award of $1,000 is given annually.
USWA Local 12075 Annual Scholarship for Health Care - Available to undergraduate nursing (admitted to nursing), Pre OT, OT or Health Science majors in full time study with a minimum GPA of 2.50 and at least sophomore status. Two awards of $500 are given annually.
Field Neuroscience Institute Scholarship for Neuroscience Nursing - Available to RN to BSN students or graduate students in full time study with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to nursing personnel in healthcare settings that provide care to people with neurological conditions. One award of $750 is given annually.
Margaret A. Warner Scholarship for Health Care Education - Available to undergraduate prenursing, nursing, pre-OT, OT, pre-PT, PT, or other health science majors. Full time study required with a GPA of 2.75. Preference is given to employees of Tendercare Health Center in Frankenmuth. Two awards of $1,000 are given annually.
SVSU FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS: www.svsu.edu/foundation/scholarships.html
OTHER RESOURCES AT SVSU
Michigan Nursing Scholarship - NO LONGER FUNDED BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
State of Michigan, Department of Consumer and Industry Services - If funded by the State of Michigan, this resource is available to undergraduate (admitted to nursing or RN) students who plan to practice in a medically underserved area, a medically underserved population or in a health professional shortage area.
Traineeship Awards - If federal funding is received, MSN students will be notified to submit the appropriate application materials.
RESOURCES OUTSIDE OF SVSU
Department of Veteran Affairs, Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center VALOR Program - Applications are received annually and distributed directly to Junior II and Senior I nursing students.
Saint Mary's of Michigan (Saginaw) - Scholarships available for Senior I and II BSN students for a total of $5,000 in exchange for one year of service after RN licensure is achieved. Contact Human Resources at 989-907-8290.
MidMichigan Health (Midland) - Towsley Fund Loan (interest free with conditions)
GENESYS Health System - Scholarships valued at up to $2,500 available for tuition and fees to juniors and seniors in an accredited BSN program in exchange for one year of work as a staff RN. Application deadline is April 15th for spring/summer, August 8th for fall and December 1st for winter semester. Call 810-606-7285.
AmeriCorps National Service - A services oriented program with education awards (education expenses and stipend) for full and part time undergraduate or graduate study. Contact: AmeriCorps Program, P.O. Box 2461, Saginaw, MI 48605 or by phone at 989-755-0413.
Notices of other resources of financial support are received regularly in the Dean's Office (Health & Human Services Building 260). When received these will be sent to all nursing students via email. Other possible nursing scholarship opportunities:
Bay Area Community Foundation
Covenant HealthCare Foundation
Lapeer County Community Foundation
Michigan League for Nursing
Michigan Nurses Foundation
Military Order of the Purple Heart
National Health Service Corps
Nursing Educational Loan Repayment Program, Department of Health and Human Services
Saginaw County Medical Society
Sparrow Health System