2026 Health Workforce Nurse Corps Scholarship Program 2026

Eligible nursing students can apply to the Nurse Corps Scholarship Program.

If accepted, we pay your tuition, fees, and other educational costs, along with a monthly stipend. In return, after you graduate, you work at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineApril 9, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorHealth Workforce
• Course to studyNursing
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

If you receive an award, you’ll get a monthly stipend—and we’ll pay your:

• Tuition
• Eligible fees
• Reasonable costs (includes books, clinical supplies/instruments, and uniforms).

Requirements

You are eligible if you:

• Are a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized), a national, or a lawful permanent resident
• Are an accepted or enrolled student in a nursing degree program at a United States accredited school of nursing
• Begin classes no later than September 30
• Don’t have any federal judgment liens
• Don’t have an existing service commitment
• Aren’t overdue on a federal debt

Note: We give funding preference to those who need the most help financially.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

When there is an open application cycle:

1. Read the Application Program Guidance (PDF - 537 KB)*.
2. Log in or create an account on the Nurse Corps Scholarship section of My BHW to apply.

For more details, visit Health Workforce Scholarship Webpage