2011-2012
Compendium

NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

    To provide financial assistance to encourage students to become
    Professional or Vocational Nurses.  Only in-state (Texas) colleges
    or universities may participate in the program.  Both public and
    private, non-profit colleges or universities with professional
    nursing programs may participate in the programs.

    Applicant must:
      Be Texas resident
      Show financial need
      Register for Selective Service or be exempt from this requirement
      Be enrolled on at least a half-time basis

    Obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office at your college
    or university.

      PROFESSIONAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS (PNRS) - Student must enroll in 
      classes leading to Licensure as a Professional Nurse.  No individual 
      award may be for more than the student's financial need.  The maximum 
      award is $2,500.

      FYI:  Some, but not all funds are targeted to students from rural 
      communities.  Some funds are targeted to graduate students in
      nursing.

      VOCATIONAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS (VNRS) - Student must enroll in 
      classes leading to Licensure as a Vocational Nurse.  No individual 
      award may be for more than the student's financial need.  The maximum 
      award is $1,500.

      FYI:  Some, but not all funds are targeted to students from rural 
      communities.