Scholarship Description
Provides education opportunities to students who wish to upgrade their nursing degree and address Mississippi’s nursing shortage by providing a constant source of qualified nurses. NELR awards will be made available, to the extent of appropriated funds, to persons seeking a bachelor’s degree in nursing at one Mississippi institution of higher learning in exchange for employment in professional nursing in the State of Mississippi up to $4,000 per year academic year not to exceed two (2) calendar years or $8,000. Those pursuing the NELR program part-time are eligible to receive a maximum of $8,000 prorated over three (3) calendar years.
Eligibility Requirements
- 2.5 Minimum GPA
- For residents of the following states: Mississippi
- Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
Application Requirements
- Application form required
- Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
- Letter of acceptance (for new applicants). Log in to the application portal to see the full list of application materials needed.
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Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid is the state’s higher educational arm that provides about $40 million each year to help students go to college.
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