2025 Brave of Heart Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Brave of Heart Fund, founded by the Foundations of Cigna and New York Life and administered by E4E Relief, to assist students pursuing associate or Bachelor of Science degrees in nursing who clearly demonstrate intent to positively impact healthcare outcomes for the communities they will serve.

The program is administered by Scholarship America, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and other education support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. Eligibility for individual programs is determined at the sole discretion of the sponsor and eligible applications are reviewed by Scholarship America’s evaluation team.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 19, 2025
• Value$2,500 to $10,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorScholarship America

Benefits

If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $2,500 to $10,000. Students enrolled part-time will receive half of the award amount.

Award Value:

• Recipients enrolled in a full-time Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will receive a $10,000 annual award, $5,000 per semester.
• Recipients enrolled in a full-time Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program will receive a $5,000 annual award, $2,500 per semester.

Requirements

Applicants to the Brave of Heart Scholarship Nursing Scholarship must:

• Be a current college undergraduate who will earn their Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) by September 2026.
• Plan to enroll in full-time or part-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four-year college or university for the 2025-26 academic year (Fall and/or Spring semesters).
• Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
• Be in good standing according to school policy.
• Demonstrate financial need.

Selection Process

Selection of Recipients

Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of:

• Two essays* that will reflect the following:
  • Perserverance and grit
  • Demonstrated intent to positively impact health outcomes for the community you serve
• Academic record
• Demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities
• Work experience
• An optional statement of unusual personal or family circumstances

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Application Deadline

May 19, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Scholarship America on start.scholarsapply.org to apply

For more details, visit Scholarship America webpage