Nursing Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

The 2023 NWRNA Scholarship application period is closed.

Our thanks to Scholarship Team volunteers Kris Barnes, Beth Carlson, Carrie Kronberg, Angie Lochridge, Elizabeth Miller, Tork Rosenvinge, and Karla Swan for coordinating our scholarship program.

The NWRNA Scholarship Program supports students in our community pursuing a career in nursing and supports NWRNA members seeking to grow in their career development.

Eligibility for 2023-24 Program

Scholarships will be awarded to:

• Students seeking initial licensure as a RN.
• NWRNA members seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing or an advanced degree in nursing or a related field.

If you are a student seeking initial licensure as a RN, you must be enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year, or be accepted into a program beginning during the 2023-24 academic year. You must be in a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE.

If you are a NWRNA member, you must be enrolled during the 2023-24 academic year, or be accepted into a program beginning during the 2023-24 academic year. You may either be in a program for current RNs leading to a bachelor’s degree in nursing, or in a program leading to an advanced degree in nursing or a related field.

You do not have to be enrolled for the entire year.

You do not have to be a Washington resident. However, you must:

• Maintain a permanent address in Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, or Whatcom counties; or
• Be enrolled in a nursing program in one of those counties.

If you are currently enrolled in a nursing program, you must maintain a minimum “B” average (3.0 grade point average).

Application Submission Requirements

In addition to the completed form, scholarship applications must include the following. Please be sure to have all materials at hand before beginning the application form.

• Current College Transcripts or Letter of Acceptance (copies acceptable)
• Essay
  • Essay may be up to two pages; double-spaced; 12-pt type or larger. Using a writing style or narrative that best expresses who you are, please address the following areas.
    • Motivation to enter the field or enhance your career growth 
    • Financial need and explanation of how the scholarship will meet those needs
    • Commitment to provide health care to underserved populations

General Information

• NWRNA Scholarship Committee will select scholarship recipients. All information will be held in strict confidence.
• This scholarship is a one-time award. New recipients will be selected annually.
• Scholarship recipients will be notified by email.
• Scholarship recipients will be recognized in NWRNA communications and on the NWRNA website.

Questions?  Call us at 360-734-3166 or email office@nwrna.org.  

You can help us provide more funding to more students by giving to the NWRNA Scholarship Fund.