One of the most daunting experiences of college life is finding a way to pay for it. Nurses are in high demand these days, and they are paid well, but how do you pay for the education to get such a job? New Hampshire has numerous nursing scholarships to help you pay your way through school. Scholarships differ from loans in that they do not acquire interest, and you never have to pay them back. To get started, gather general information that you will need to give when you apply. For example, you will need your address, social security number, GPA, SAT scores and probably a copy of your transcript. Some scholarships will require more than just your general information. They may require an essay or something else that will help them determine who deserves the scholarship most. Listed below are a few scholarships for New Hampshire students to get you started in your search.
Alice M. Yarnold & Samuel Yarnold Scholarship
This is offered to New Hampshire students who are majoring in nursing, medicine or social work. They award $2000 to $5000 dollars each year. Students must be enrolled at least part time at a two or four year technical school or university. They also must be a U.S citizen and a resident of New Hampshire. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship, you should contact th Alice M. Yarnold and Samuel Yarnold Scholarship Trust at 180 Locust St, Dover NH 03820.
Elizabeth & Sherman Asche Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is only available to Native Americans or Alaskan Natives who are majoring in Public Health. You must be at least 1/4 blood from a federally recognized tribe. They award $1500 dollars per semester. In order to continue recieving money, students must send in a copy of their first semester grades and a copy of their second semester schedule. The annual deadline for this scholarship is July 1st. To learn more, head to their webpage, http://www.indian-affairs.org/scholarships/elizabeth_asche.htm.
Campusrn New Hampshire Nursing Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a needy and deserving nursing student in 6 different sections of the United States, including New England. It awards $2500 to the student. The deadline for this scholarship is April 1st.
David Charles Staples Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is only available to students at Keene State College. Students must be a junior or senior majoring in elementary education or nursing. Students must also be residents of New Hampshire who have an excellent academic record. For more information, see Keene State’s website, at http://www.keene.edu/.
Edwina Foye Award for Outstanding Graduate Student
This award is granted to a graduate student pursuing a career in health. They must have made both academic and personal accomplishments. Also, the student must be a resident of a town serviced by the Foundation for Seacoast Health. These towns include Portsmouth, Newington, New Castle, Greenland, Rye and North Hampton. For more information see http://www.ffsh.org/scholarships.cfm
Steven Cutter Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Student
This award is granted to an undergraduate student pursuing a career in a health related field. They also must be a resident of a town serviced by the Foundation for Seacoast Health, including Portsmouth, Newington, New Castle, Greenland, Rye and North Hampton. For more information see http://www.ffsh.org/scholarships.cfm
These are nursing specific scholarships, but you can also find many scholarships that are not specific to the health field. If you are graduating from high school, check with your guidance counselor. Often town-specific awards are given to graduating high school students before the end of the year. Another great website to check out is fastweb.com. This site is a comprehensive list of many scholarships available to students. Create a profile that will narrow down the list of scholarships you are able to apply to, so that you are not wasting your time applying to scholarships that you do not qualify for, and then check the listings. It also has a list of internships that you will be able to apply for while in college. Also, both the Army and the ROTC program offer scholarships to student nurses. Many colleges offer scholarships specific to their school, such as the Keene State scholarship listed above. Check with the financial aid department of your college to see what help is available to you.