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College of Nursing Scholarships

The College of Nursing awards scholarships at both the departmental and college levels each year. Eligibility for individual awards is determined by the College of Nursing based on a student's academic standing and financial need. All information submitted will be verified, and only complete applications will be considered.

Applications will be accepted through July 10th, 2026 in Scholarship Universe  Scholarship Universe.

Eligibility

All students enrolled in the College of Nursing who are pursuing Nursing degrees are eligible to apply for scholarships in addition to any specific eligibility requirements individual scholarships may have. Students must also have approved FAFSA on file through FAU Financial Aid.

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Nursing General Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student

 

Essie. C Crain Nursing Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student

 

William and Helen Thomas Nursing Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student

 

Tom Lewis Memorial Scholarship

Summary: To support nursing scholarships and programs at Florida Atlantic University.

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student

 

Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Scholars Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student

 

Helen L. Morley Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student

 

Rose Guzzetta Scholarship

Summary: To provide educational opportunities only to students of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student

Kevin and Michelle Clark Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Fulltime FAU Nursing student in good academic standing pursuing a nursing degree. Must be 1st generation college student in their freshman year of college.

 

Dr. Marlaine Smith Endowed Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students with financial need

Eligibility: Fulltime FAU Nursing student with demonstrated financial need



D. Burdella Cunningham Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Fulltime FAU Nursing student with demonstrated financial need

 

Helen Shoaf Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: U.S. Citizen in their Sophomore year or higher in an FAU Nursing program with demonstrated financial need

 

Evelyn Weinberger Nursing Scholarship

Summary: To support annual undergraduate and graduate scholarships in the College of Nursing.

Eligibility: Awarded to 50% Undergraduate and 50% Graduate students registered as Fulltime FAU Nursing studetns

 

Dr. Nettie Birnbach Research Scholarship

Summary: To support doctoral level nursing students who are committed to conducting and completing nursing research as part of his/her degree program within the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Eligibility: Doctoral Nursing student committed to conducting nursing research as part of their degree program.

 

Masters Nursing Scholarship

Summary: To provide scholarships for students in the Master's program of the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing.

Eligibility: Fulltime FAU Nursing Student in a graduate program

 

D’Avolio Family Scholarship

Summary: To provide funding for books for undergraduate nursing students

Eligibility: Fulltime FAU Nursing Student in an undergraduate program

 

Cross Country Healthcare Scholarship

Summary: To provide educational or research opportunities to CELCON students

Eligibility: Any fulltime FAU Nursing student in good academic standing

 

Hugh & Anny Godsey Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for CELCON students

Eligibility: Fulltime students with at least a 2.75 GPA, making progress towards a degree

 

Esther Saylor Rothenberger Scholarship

Summary: For outstanding CELCON students who are either in an Undergraduate or Master’s program

Eligibility: Fulltime student in Undergraduate of Master’s program

 

Celia Lipton Farris and Victor W. Farris Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Summary: To support graduate nursing students, with preference for those specializing in mental health and/or suicide prevention. Scholarships may support student research projects related to mental health and/or suicide prevention in academic coursework or outside of coursework

Eligibility: Graduate students

 

Kay Carpenter Nursing Scholarship

Summary: Merit based scholarship for undergraduate BSN students

Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in the Freshman Direct, RN to BSN, or the Accelerated BSN program

 

Rhonda Goodman Caring Through Service Nursing Scholarship

Summary: Support for CELCON students who demonstrate caring through community service.

Eligibility: Applicants must provide confirmation of community service with their scholarship applications

 

DiPaula Family Scholars Program

Summary: Support for incoming Nursing Freshman

Eligibility: Fulltime enrollment in a Nursing program, incoming Freshman only

 

Lois M Galloway Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Summary: Support for Doctoral Nursing student

Eligibility: Fulltime enrollment in Nursing PhD Program

 

La Luz Roselia Inguanzo Memorial Scholarship

Summary: Scholarships for Nursing Students

Eligibility: Requires a one-page essay to be submitted on the impact of receiving the scholarship

 

Forrest C. and Frances H. Lattner Fund

Summary: Support Master’s and Doctoral level students who intend to become Nursing faculty

Eligibility: Fulltime Nursing Graduate student

 

External Scholarships:

Baptist Health Nurse Scholars Program:

Please see the link below for more information:

https://baptisthealth.net/academics/student-and-visitor-programs/scholarships-and-student-incentives/nurse-scholars-program

 

Laura Bassi Scholarship:

Please see the link below for more information:

https://editing.press/bassi

 

The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association Scholarship:

Please see the link below for more information:

https://apply.mykaleidoscope.com/program/2026ScholarshipApplication

 

Florida Navy Nurse Corps Association:

Please see the link below for more information:

https://nnca.org/chapter/fnnca/

Email Us:  Nursch@health.fau.edu

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