Acute and Critical Care Nursing Scholarships
Fast-Paced and Demanding Patient Care
The acute/critical care nurse works with patients who are either acutely ill or in critical condition. Typically the work involves patient management in an Intensive Care environment where constant attention and low patient to nurse ratios are necessary. Nurses in such demanding environments also must keep abreast of the latest equipment and life-support techniques, both of which are part of his or her daily responsibilities.
If you see yourself in the demanding role of a critical care nurse, scholarships are available to help you reach your educational and career goals.
Scholarship Opportunities
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)The AACN offers scholarship assistance to registered nurse members who are pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree in nursing. A number of scholarships in the amount of $1,500 each are offered each year. The scholarship funds can be used toward the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks, or supplies. Applicants must have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In addition, candidates must have practical experience in critical care nursing. Interested persons are asked to submit a completed application form, an official transcript, an employment letter verifying work experience in critical care nursing, and an enrollment letter from the post-secondary institution the applicant is attending.
Tylenol ScholarshipIn order to assist students pursuing careers in health care, including nursing students, Tylenol offers 150-$1,000 scholarships and 20-$5,000 scholarships. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply for financial assistance under this program. Academic achievement and demonstrated leadership abilities will be taken into consideration when selecting scholarship recipients.
University of California-San Francisco, School of NursingThe recipient of the MEPN Acute Care Scholarship is required to commit to 26 months of employment as a clinical nurse at the UCSF Medical Center. A total of $10,000 in funding is awarded to the scholarship recipient. The individual selected for this award will have the opportunity to take a year off from his or her studies before starting the course work toward a Master’s Degree. During this time, he or she will work full time for the UCSF Medical Center as a clinical nurse.
Vanderbilt University, School of NursingThe School of Nursing at Vanderbilt offers quite a number of scholarships that provide financial assistance to students pursuing a Master’s Degree in Nursing. The Frances Phillips Ward Scholarship is available to those enrolled in the adult acute care specialty. Applicants interested in oncology nursing will be given preference.
In addition, the Zelle Scholarship is awarded to a student specializing adult acute care, with a particular focus on rehabilitation.
University of Florida, College of NursingNursing students pursuing a Master’s degree in adult critical care nursing with an emphasis on the burn care are invited to apply for assistance from the F. Eugene Tubbs Critical Burn Nursing Scholarship Fund. The amount awarded varies from year to year.
Ohio State University Medical CenterOSU Medical Center offers a Nursing Internship/Scholarship program to those individuals who have completed the requirements to become a RN. Both new and experienced nurses are invited to apply for this program, which provides specialized training for various career tracks, including acute care and critical care nursing. Up to $5,000 in scholarship funds will be provided to successful applicants. In return, scholarship recipients will commit to working at OSU Medical Center for two years after completion of the program.
