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Scholarships & Grants

Undergraduate, Graduate and External Resources

As part of Chamberlain's commitment to education, the university has made several grants, scholarships and group-specific tuition rates available.

View the full Grants and Scholarships Guide for a comprehensive list of scholarships.

 

BSN Online Alabama Grant

The BSN Online Alabama Grant has been created to provide financial and clinical rotation support for new Chamberlain University BSN online students located in Alabama.

$1250/Session (Up to $7500)

Initial Eligibility:

  • Must enroll in the Chamberlain’s BSN Online Option
  • Located in Alabama
  • Continuing students are not eligible

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Maintain good academic standing
  • Remain enrolled in BSN Online

Grant Application Requirements:

  • Signed Terms and Conditions Eligibility requirements form

Selection Criteria:
Automatically awarded to eligible students in week 3 of each session

Note: Cannot be used in conjunction with other Chamberlain-offered scholarships, grants and group-specific tuition rates the student is currently receiving

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Limited Funds
$1250/Session (Up to $7500)

BSN Online Commitment Grant

A grant to provide support to new BSN Online students who persist through Semester 2 and 3. One payment of $500 in Semester 2 and 3 (Up to $1,000)

Initial Eligibility

  • Must enroll in the Chamberlain’s BSN Online Option.
  • Maintain good academic standing through third session for the first $500 payment and fifth session of enrollment for the second $500 payment.
  • Continuing students are not eligible

Continuing Eligibility
Maintain good academic standing.

Grant Application Requirements
Signed Terms and Conditions Eligibility Requirements Form.

Selection Criteria
Automatically awarded to eligible students in week 3.

Application Deadline
See your student finance advisor for deadline information.

NOTE: Can be used in conjunction with other Chamberlain-offered scholarships, grants and group-specific tuition rates the student is currently receiving. Grant is funded and approved as an ongoing offer. Chamberlain reserves the right to change an offering at any time. This is a one-time award that students may receive once within their life cycle.

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BSN Online Health Assessment Resources Grant

This grant provides financial support to BSN online students who enroll in science courses at Chamberlain University that require a lab kit.

$350 (one-time payment)

Added to the student account. Based on the availability of funds.

Initial Eligibility

  • Must enroll in NR-306 at Chamberlain University
  • Must purchase a Lab Kit through the Chamberlain Bookstore
  • Must be enrolled in the Chamberlain BSN Online program

Grant Application Requirements

Chamberlain University will review admission application materials and award the grant to all eligible students.

Selection Criteria

Automatically awarded to eligible students in week 3.

Application Deadline

See your student finance advisor for deadline information.

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Catalyst Grant

A grant for select BSN students who choose to move up their graduation date by starting a session earlier.

$500 per session (Up to $2,000)

Availability limited by location and available funds.

Initial Eligibility:

  • Application and acceptance into an eligible Chamberlain University pre-licensure degree program. 
  • Must enroll in NR-103: Transition to the Nursing Profession for the May 2023 or July 2023 session.
  • Must have an original application date on or before March 30th, 2023 for the July 2023 or later session. 
  • Continuing students are ineligible.

Initial Eligibility:

  • Must maintain continuous enrollment of 3 credit hours or more per session through Week 3 of each session. 

Grant Application Requirements:

Chamberlain University will review admission application materials and award the scholarship to all eligible students. 

Selection Criteria:

Automatically awarded to eligible students accepted into one of the eligible Chamberlain University degree programs.

Application Deadline:
See your student finance advisor for deadline information.

Note: Grant is funded through the May 2023 session. The grant is currently being evaluated for new students starting in the July 2023 session. This is a one-time award that students may receive once within their life cycle.

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Evaluated Each Session
$1,000 per session (up to $5,000)

Certified Caregiver Scholarship

The Certified Caregiver Scholarship has been created to support BSN students who hold a certification in one of the following: Certified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Certified Medical Assistants (CMA), Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), Certified Surgical Technicians (CST). Students must provide proof of certification to receive funding.

$1,000 per session for five consecutive sessions (up to $5,000)

Availability limited by location and available funds.

Initial Eligibility:

  • New! Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • New! Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  • New! Certified Medical Technician (MCT)
  • Acceptance into a Chamberlain pre-licensure BSN program from July 2023-May 2024 and begin enrollment of at least five (5) credits in each of the students first five (5) sessions
  • Student must provide proof of current certification in one of the following:
    • Certified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
    • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
    • Certified Surgical Technicians (CST)
  • Grant is for campus-based and BSN Online students.
  • Readmit students are eligible for the award
  • Continuing and Non-Matriculating students are not eligible for this award
  • Carryover students are eligible for the award
  • The offering is stackable with most other internal grants and scholarships

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Maintain good academic standing
  • Must enroll in 5 credits per session in the students first five consecutive sessions for full award

Grant Application Requirements:
Chamberlain University will review admission application materials and award the grant to all eligible students.

Selection Criteria:
Automatically awarded to eligible students in week 3 of each session.

NOTE: Grant is funded and approved as an ongoing offer. Chamberlain reserves the right to change an offering at any time. This is a one-time award that students may receive once within their life cycle

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Evaluated Each Session
$1,000 per session for five consecutive sessions (up to $5,000)

Connected By Community Grant

The Connected By Community Grant has been created to support new enrolled BSN students who are residents of the State of California begin their education at an alternative campus outside California

$1,000 per session (up to $5,000)

Availability limited by location and available funds.

Initial Eligibility:

  • Acceptance into a Chamberlain pre-licensure program and begin enrollment of at least 5 credits in each of the first five consecutive sessions enrolled
  • Student must have a California address on PreLicensure BSN Application and attend an alternative campus outside of California
  • Grant is for campus-based students only
  • BSN Online is ineligible to receive this offering
  • Readmit students are eligible for the award
  • Continuing and Non-Matriculating students are not eligible for this award
  • Carryover students are eligible for the award
  • The offering is stackable with most other internal grants and scholarships. The offering will not stack with the Relocation Grant

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Maintain good academic standing
  • Must enroll in 5 credits per session to qualify for full grant funding

Grant Application Requirements:
Chamberlain University will review admission application materials and award the grant to all eligible students.

Selection Criteria:
Automatically awarded to eligible students in week 3 of each session.

NOTE: Grant is funded and approved as an ongoing offer. Chamberlain reserves the right to change an offering at any time. This is a one-time award that students may receive once within their life cycle

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Initial Eligibility:
Student must have a California address on BSN Application

Florida Nightingale Grant

A grant for new pre-licensure BSN students who would like to attend our Jacksonville or Miramar campuses.

$1,000 per session for the first 5 sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000)

Availability: 

On-going. Chamberlain reserves the right to change an offering at any time.

Initial Eligibility:

  • Acceptance into a Chamberlain pre-licensure program at the Jacksonville or Miramar campus
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hours per session
  • Display financial need with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,000 or less
  • Continuing students are not eligible for this award

Award:

  • Accepted students receive $1,000 per session for the first five sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000) awarded in week 3 of the session.

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hour per session
  • Must complete the eligible 5 sessions within 12 months

Students eligible for multiple institutional aid programs (e.g., a group-specific tuition rate and grant/scholarship) will have the benefit that is in the students’ best financial interest applied, unless otherwise noted.

Deadline:
Speak with your student finance advisor for deadline details.

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Future of Nursing Grant

A grant for pre-licensure applicants ready to begin their education by starting Chamberlain’s BSN degree program.

Availability is limited by location and available funds.

Initial Eligibility:

  • Application and acceptance into an eligible Chamberlain University pre-licensure degree program 
  • Must be a student with a current intended start date one session prior to the next available start or earlier but were unable to start. 
  • Non-matriculating and continuing students are ineligible

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Minimum enrollment of three credit hours per eligible session
  • Students who drop below the enrollment minimum will be ineligible for payment for that session 
  • Must complete the eligible five sessions within 18 months of start date. 

Grant Application Requirements:

Chamberlain University will review admission application materials and award the grant to all eligible students. 

Selection Criteria:

Automatically awarded to eligible students accepted into one of the eligible Chamberlain University degree programs. 

Application Deadline: See your student finance advisor for deadline information

Note: Grant is funded and approved as an ongoing offer. Chamberlain reserves the right to change an offering at any time. This is a one-time award that students may receive once within their life cycle.

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$400 per session (up to $2,000)

Indiana Nightingale Grant

A grant for pre-licensure applicants with a current intended start date one session prior to the next start session or earlier, yet were unable to start that session – to enroll in the next session.

Select students are eligible to save $400 off tuition per session for up to five consecutive sessions (max. value $2000)

Availability limited by location and available funds.

Initial Eligibility

  • Application and acceptance into an eligible Chamberlain University pre-licensure degree program
  • Students must enroll in the BSN degree program at either the BSN-Online program or at one of Chamberlain’s select participating campuses.
  • Non-matriculating and continuing students are ineligible

Continuing Eligibility

To receive this grant, students must maintain session-to-session enrollment of at least three credit hours per session and maintain good academic standing for five consecutive sessions.

Grant Application Requirements

Chamberlain University will review admission application materials and award the grant to all eligible students.

Selection Criteria

Automatically awarded to eligible students accepted into one of the eligible Chamberlain University degree programs.

Application Deadline

See your student finance advisor for deadline information.

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Missouri Nightingale Grant

A grant for new pre-licensure BSN students who would like to attend our St. Louis campus.

$1,000 per session for the first 5 sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000)

Availability: 

Limited by location and available funds. Grant is currently being evaluated for new students each session

Initial Eligibility:

  • Acceptance into a Chamberlain pre-licensure program at the St. Louis campus
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hours per session
  • Display financial need with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,000 or less
  • Continuing students are not eligible for this award

Award:

  • Accepted students receive $1,000 per session for the first five sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000) awarded in week 3 of the session.

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hour per session 
  • Must complete the eligible 5 sessions within 12 months
  • Students eligible for multiple institutional aid programs (e.g., a group-specific tuition rate and grant/scholarship) will have the benefit that is in the students’ best financial interest applied, unless otherwise noted.

Deadline:
Speak with your student finance advisor for deadline details.

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Evaluated Each Session
$1,000 per session (up to $5,000)

Navigate to Nursing (N2N) Scholarship Program

A merit based scholarship providing tuition assistance and student services charges to allow qualified high school seniors to begin earning college credit toward their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree while still in high school. All credits are completed under the predetermined Navigate to Nursing scholarship program curriculum.

Assistance covering 100 percent of tuition and student services charges for N2N Curriculum Courses*

Availability:

Limited by available funds (Available funds vary by location)

Verification Requirements:

  • Submission of official high school transcripts
  • Submission of application and parental consent form for applicants under the age of 18
  • Review and approval by the Chamberlain Admission Committee

Eligibility:

  • Limited to seniors from high schools recognized by Chamberlain
  • Minimum high school CGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale

Scholarship amounts may vary by campus location. For complete details, visit chamberlain.edu/n2n.

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High School Seniors
Limited Funds

Ohio BSN-OL Savings Grant

The Ohio BSN-OL Savings Grant was created for Chamberlain’s Ohio BSN OL population in select counties. Students who enroll and start the next BSN session are eligible for this grant. 

20% tuition savings for the eligible population 

Initial Eligibility:

  • Must be accepted into the Chamberlain’s BSN OL program enrolled or newly starting in the next BSN session 
  • Continuing students are ineligible 
  • May not reside in Franklin, Union, Delaware, Licking, Madison, Pickway, or Fairfield counties in the state of Ohio. 

Continuing Eligibilty:

  • Remain enrolled in the Chamberlain BSN OL program with an address in an approved county in Ohio. 
  • Grant is lost if student transitions to a campus based program 
  • Student may become ineligible for the grant if they sit out more than 6 consecutive sessions and upon return funding is no longer available. 
  • Student must remain in good academic standing 

Selection Criteria:

Automatically awarded to eligible students accepted into the Chamberlain’s BSN OL program with an address in an approved county in Ohio. 

Cannot be used in conjunction with other Chamberlain-offered scholarships, grants and group-specific tuition rates the student is currently receiving. 

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20% tuition savings for the eligible population

Ohio Nightingale Grant

A grant for new pre-licensure BSN students who would like to attend our Columbus campus.

$1,000 per session for the first 5 sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000) 

Availability: 

Limited by location and available funds. Grant is currently being evaluated for new students each session

Initial Eligibility:

  • Acceptance into a Chamberlain pre-licensure program at the Columbus campus 
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hours per session
  • Display financial need with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,000 or less
  • Continuing students are not eligible for this award

Award:

  • Accepted students receive $1,000 per session for the first five sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000) awarded in week 3 of the session.

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hour per session 
  • Must complete the eligible 5 sessions within 12 months
  • Students eligible for multiple institutional aid programs (e.g., a group-specific tuition rate and grant/scholarship) will have the benefit that is in the students’ best financial interest applied, unless otherwise noted.

Deadline:
Speak with your student finance advisor for deadline details.

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Evaluated Each Session
$1,000 per session (up to $5,000)

Start in September Grant

The Start in September Grant is a grant for BSN Online students intended to support clinical travel for students who choose Chamberlain University College of Nursing.

$1,000 per session (up to $10,000) 

Availability: 

Limited to the following states: IA, ID, IN, KS, MO, PA, TX and UT.

Initial Eligibility:

  • Acceptance into the Chamberlain University BSN Degree Online option.
  • New students must enroll and start in September 2023 session.
  • New students must reside in the following states: IA, ID, IN, KS, MO, PA, TX and UT.
  • Continuing students are ineligible for this award.
  • Students that are sponsored by a Healthcare Partner are ineligible for this award.

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Minimum enrollment of 5 credit hours per session enrollment.
  • Students who drop below the enrollment minimum will be ineligible for payment for that session.
  • Must complete the eligible sessions within 24 months of start date.

Grant Requirements:
Signed Start in September Grant Terms and Conditions Eligibility Requirements Form

Selection Criteria:
Automatically awarded to eligible students in week 3 of each session.
Note: Grant is funded and approved for the September 2023 session only. Chamberlain reserves the right to change an offering at any time. This offer may not be combined with any other offerings.

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$1,000 per session (up to $10,000)

Texas Nightingale Grant

A grant for new pre-licensure BSN students who would like to attend our Irving campus.

$1,000 per session for the first 5 sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000) 

Availability: 

Limited by location and available funds. Grant is currently being evaluated for new students each session

Initial Eligibility:

  • Acceptance into a Chamberlain pre-licensure program at the Irving campus 
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hours per session
  • Display financial need with an Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) of $5,000 or less
  • Continuing students are not eligible for this award

Award:

  • Accepted students receive $1,000 per session for the first five sessions of enrollment (up to $5,000) awarded in week 3 of the session.

Continuing Eligibility:

  • Minimum CGPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Must enroll in at least 5 credit hour per session 
  • Must complete the eligible 5 sessions within 12 months
  • Students eligible for multiple institutional aid programs (e.g., a group-specific tuition rate and grant/scholarship) will have the benefit that is in the students’ best financial interest applied, unless otherwise noted.

Deadline:
Speak with your student finance advisor for deadline details.

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Evaluated Each Session
$1,000 per session (up to $5,000)

DAISY Honoree Scholarship

A scholarship for Registered Nurses who have won The DAISY Award, The DAISY Team Award, The DAISY Nurse Leader Award, The DAISY in Training Award or The DAISY Faculty Award through The DAISY Foundation.

15% Savings on Tuition or 5% Savings on Tuition if applied in conjunction with an IEP tuition-reduction, alumni discount, military benefits or post-licensure graduate grant/scholarship for a total tuition savings up to 35% on Chamberlain’s post-licensure programs.

Availability: Scholarship availability will be evaluated each session

Verification Requirements:

  • Copy of The DAISY Award Certificate or
  • Verification from The DAISY Foundation

Eligibility:

  • Recipient of The DAISY Award through their employer or school and The DAISY Foundation
  • Enrollment in a Chamberlain post-licensure program

Deadline:
Two weeks prior to session start.

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Evaluated Each Session
5-15% tuition savings

Become Extraordinary Grant

Receive up to 15% in tuition savings, while funds are still available

Availability: Limited by available funds

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must not qualify for any other tuition reduction, special rate or scholarship
  • Must enroll in coursework for Chamberlain’s MSN or DNP Degree Program with at least three credit hours per semester
  • Applicants must not yet have attended Chamberlain
  • Must enroll in the MSN or DNP program before funds are depleted

Grant is valued at 15 percent savings on tuition per session and will not apply toward books, fees, transportation, living expenses and any other expenses. Cannot be used in conjunction with other Chamberlain-offered scholarships, grants and group-specific tuition rates.

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Limited Funds
15% tuition savings

Social Impact Grant

Chamberlain’s new Social Impact Grant provides eligible students** with a 20% tuition savings (up to $8,340) on MSW coursework at Chamberlain University for the duration of their enrollment.

Register now to start Chamberlain’s Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program for the upcoming class session and receive additional tuition savings. The new Social Impact Grant provides eligible new students with a 20% savings, up to $8,340, on MSW coursework for the duration of their enrollment.

**The grant availability for new students will be evaluated each session.

Selection Criteria:

Eligible applicants accepted into student’s degree program of interest will be automatically awarded

Initial Eligibility:

  • Must hold a Bachelor's degree in any field
  • Minimum 2.5 CGPA on a 4.0 scale (Traditional Option) or 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale (Advanced Standing Option)
  • Enrollment in Social Work coursework at Chamberlain  
  • Minimum enrollment of one credit hour per semester  
  • Continuing students are not eligible for this award  

Continued Eligibility: 

  • Must be enrolled in MSW coursework at Chamberlain University
  • 20% tuition savings
  • Minimum enrollment of one credit hour per semester 

Deadline:

  • Speak with your student finance advisor for deadline details.

Grant Application Requirements

  • Signed Social Impact Grant Terms and Conditions form
    • See your admission representative or student finance advisor for the Social Impact Grant Terms and Conditions form
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Continued Eligibility
20% tuition savings

Public Health Community Grant

GrantThe Public Health Community Grant provides eligible students* with a 25% savings in tuition pricing for a total of up to $5,912 on MPH coursework at Chamberlain University. 
Register now* to start Chamberlain’s Master of Public Health (MPH) degree program and receive additional tuition savings. 
*The grant availability for new students will be evaluated each session. 

Initial Eligibility:

  • Must hold a bachelor’s degree in any field
  • Enrollment in Public Health coursework at Chamberlain 
  • Minimum enrollment of three credit hours for your first semester
  • Must start the session as a new or readmit student 

Continued Eligibility for Grant Duration:

  • Student must remain enrolled in public health coursework at Chamberlain University for the duration of the student’s enrollment.

  • Must remain in good academic standing to receive award

Deadline: Speak with your student finance advisor for deadline details.

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Continued Eligibility: 25% Tuition Savings

Working Parent Grant – MSN

A grant for registered nurses with dependent children who are looking to pursue their Master of Science in Nursing degree in an indirect care specialty track (Accelerated MSN , Accelerated RN-MSN, Educator, Executive, Healthcare Policy, Informatics, or Population Health)

15% Savings in Tuition Pricing
(up to $3,480)

Availability: Grant availability will be evaluated each session

Verification Requirements:

  • Completed the Employment Verification Form

Eligibility:

  • Minimum 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale in original nursing program
  • Licensed registered nurse
  • Currently working as a registered nurse
  • Ability to claim dependent children on their taxes per IRS guidelines
  • Application, acceptance and commitment into the Educator, Executive, Healthcare Policy, or Informatics Tracks of Chamberlain's Master of Science in Nursing degree program
  • Minimum of three credit hours per semester
  • Continuing students are not eligible for this award

Continued Eligibility:

  • Minimum 3.0 CGPA on a 4.0 scale
  • Minimum of three credit hours per semester

Deadline: Speak with your student finance advisor for deadline details.

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Continued Eligibility
15% tuition savings

Where can I find external scholarships?

Scholarships can be found from an array of sources: employers, private organizations, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, or even professional and social organizations. An external scholarship does not have to be related to the program you are studying. For example, as a nursing student, you could be eligible for more than just a nursing scholarship. Have a hobby or additional skill set? There may be a scholarship for it. Keep that in mind while doing your search.

For your convenience, we have listed some scholarships and scholarship search engines to help get you started: 

Spring Scholarships Available

68 scholarships worth $108,500

 

    Note: The above lists are provided to you as a reference tool and do not offer a complete overview of scholarships available. They should not be construed as an endorsement by Chamberlain University of any of the organizations listed.

    Empower Scholarship Fund

    The Empower Scholarship Fund offers various scholarships to Chamberlain University students twice each year during spring (Jan-Mar) and fall (Aug-Oct) application cycles. Awards range from $1,000 to $5,000 and have varied eligibility criteria.

    All students completing a minimum of 24 credit hours and maintaining a 2.5 GPA or above are eligible to apply for the Chamberlain University Scholarship. Visit  empower.awardspring.com to create an account and see current scholarship availability. Recipients will have scholarships applied toward tuition and fees in the next session they are enrolled.

    Learn more by visiting https://www.empowerscholarshipfund.org/scholarships#chamberlain

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    How do I prepare for my scholarship search?

    The process of searching and applying for scholarships can be extensive. Give yourself plenty of time to complete an application, essays and letters of recommendation. Here are some quick tips on the scholarship process:

    Prepare Documents

    • Read the directions of each scholarship carefully and revisit them when getting ready to submit.
    • Consider creating a second, more professional email address just for scholarships and job applications. 
    • Beware of scholarship scams. Avoid scholarships with these types of phrases:
      • “The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back.”
      • “The scholarship will cost some money.”
      • “I just need your credit card or bank account number to hold this scholarship.”
      • “We’ll do all the work.”

    For more information about potential scholarship scams, visit finaid.org/scholarships/scams.

    Contact References

    • Identify and reach out to those you’re looking to use for references and letters of recommendations, or to review your scholarship essays.

    Prepare Essay

    • Write a generic essay and then look to customize per scholarship.
    • Generally, essays should have an introduction, one to three paragraphs regarding the topic and a conclusion.
    • Find someone to proofread your application and essays before submitting. 

    Track Deadlines 

    • Start a journal or spreadsheet, listing all of the scholarships you are interested in applying to and breaking down each application process and deadline. Many scholarships require registering online, so having a journal will help you stay organized with passwords and sites.

    Learn More About Other Financial Aid Options

    Chamberlain is committed to providing quality and accessible healthcare and nursing education, our team is with you every step of the way. Explore federal and state aid, work study, or alumni savings.

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