Neonatal Nursing Scholarships
Rewarding Work with Newborns and Preemies
The term "neonatal" refers to the first 28 days of a baby’s life. Neonatal nurses care for newborn babies, including meticulous care for the premature and very ill. This type of specialized nursing requires advanced degrees, in some cases. If you are drawn to this challenging and rewarding field of nursing, scholarship assistance is available.
Scholarship Opportunities in Neonatal Nursing
Foundation for Neonatal Research and Education (FNRE)The FNRE offers scholarship assistance to nurses engaged in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Nursing (specializing in Neonatal Nursing) or a Ph.D. in Nursing program. Students enrolled in a Master’s Degree in Business Management or Nursing Management are also eligible to apply for the scholarships. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to be considered for assistance. Read more.
Academy of Neonatal Nursing (ANN)Student-members enrolled in either an undergraduate or graduate program in Neonatal Nursing, or a related area of study can apply for a scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Applicants must have two years of ANN membership under their belt to be considered. Candidates must also have a minimum of two years practical work experience and a GPA of at least 3.0. Interested persons are asked to submit a letter from their adviser or dean confirming their enrollment in a degree program, a transcript, and a 200-word essay that explains their educational and career choices and goals.
March of DimesEach year, the March of Dimes offers four-$5,000 scholarships to registered nurses enrolled in graduate programs. The scholarships are available to students majoring in an area of study with respect to maternal-child care.
Applicants for the March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships must be a member of at least one of the following professional organizations: National Association of Neonatal Nurses, Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses, or the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Florida Association of Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (FANNP)FANNP offers scholarship assistance to members, including associate and student members, studying in a degree program. Preference for scholarship assistance is given to students enrolled in a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program. Scholarship recipients must write a brief contributory article for the FANNP newsletter in the year following receipt of scholarship funds.
Delta State University, MississippiOne senior nursing student is selected each year to receive the Brian Hafter/March of Dimes Scholarship. Scholarship candidates must express an interest in the field of neonatal or pediatric nursing. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
University of Missouri-ColumbiaFull-time, School of Nursing seniors are eligible to apply for the Ellen Burge Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Scholarship. More than one scholarship may be awarded each year to an individual training at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UMHC.
