Emergency Nursing Scholarships
Life in a Trauma Center
Emergency nurses are trained to care for patients in the emergency phase of an illness or injury. They can be employed in the Emergency Department of a hospital but this not the only environment where they can use their skills and abilities. Emergency nurses are also found working in regional burn centers, acute care centers, and in trauma centers. Some nurses specializing in this area of practice choose to become managers or consultants, while others serve in the military.
Scholarship Opportunities for Emergency Nurses
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) FoundationThe Emergency Nurses Association Foundation offers a number of annual scholarships to nursing students, from undergraduates to doctoral candidates. The amount of funds awarded varies, but ranges from $1,700-$10,000.
- The Karen O’Neil Endowed Advanced Nursing Practice Scholarship awards $3,000 to an outstanding emergency nurse who is pursuing an advanced degree.
- The Ina Love Williams Undergraduate Scholarship provides assistance to an individual who has been a member of ENA for a minimum of 12 months and who is studying toward a Bachelor’s Degree.
The College offers nursing scholarships, some of them tailored to attract students with an interest in emergency, cardiac, or critical care nursing. Eligible applicants may apply for the Shirley Fredrickson Memorial Scholarship.
In addition, students drawn to either emergency, obstetrical, or critical care nursing are invited to apply for the Barbara Fulcher Memorial Scholarship. Applicants for this funding must be at in their sophomore year or higher.
White Plains Hospital Center, New YorkRecent graduates as well as experienced nurses interested in a career in Emergency Medicine may want to consider the Nursing Fellowship in Emergency Medicine. The Program offers both classroom and practical training in this nursing specialty.
Medical College of Georgia, School of NursingThe Rebecca Andrews Scholarship provides $250 in financial assistance to one undergraduate and one graduate student each year. Undergraduate applicants must be in their senior year of study toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Each candidate is required to submit a paper discussing Emergency Nursing, two letters of recommendation, and a resume. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required.
Lander University, Department of Nursing, South CarolinaJunior or senior nursing students with an interest in Emergency or Cardiac/Critical Care Nursing are invited to apply for the Kimberly Lauren Trotter Memorial Nursing Scholarship. Please note that applicants for this scholarship must have achieved a GPA of 2.6 or higher.
Emory University, School of Nursing, Atlanta, GeorgiaStudents enrolled in the Masters of Science in Nursing program, including Emergency Nurse Practitioner, are eligible to apply for the Robert W. Woodruff Scholarship. Candidates for this scholarship are required to have distinguished themselves academically, be highly motivated with respect to their studies, and possess exceptional communication skills. The applicants’ leadership abilities are also taken into account when selecting scholarship recipients.