Pre-Nursing Studies

A pre-nursing line of study prepares the student for the transfer into a Bachelor of Science program at a 3rd-year (junior) level. It covers a lot of the skills needed to be successful in the full nursing program. Courses can include: communications, sociology, probability and statistics, biology and English.

There’s a focus on psychology and humanities at this level, as nurses often face challenging situations dealing with patients and their families. A strong understanding of the varying situations at hand is imperative with today’s nurses.

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the demand for nurses is expected to increase 7% through 2029 and the average annual salary for a registered nurse (May 2020) is $75,330. As a cost-saving option, many community colleges offer the pre-nursing training as a way to offset the cost of the same path at a traditional learning institution.

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Matching Pre-Nursing Studies Colleges

Georgia Military College

Four or more years; Public; $6,390 average out-state tuition; $6,390 average in-state tuition

Tulsa Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $8,101 average out-state tuition; $2,701 average in-state tuition

Holmes Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,400 average out-state tuition; $2,700 average in-state tuition

University of Alaska Anchorage

Four or more years; Public; $23,072 average out-state tuition; $7,224 average in-state tuition

Three Rivers College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,260 average out-state tuition; $4,260 average in-state tuition

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $5,000 average out-state tuition; $3,000 average in-state tuition

Northeast Community College

At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $4,410 average out-state tuition; $3,150 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Pre-Nursing Studies Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship

Morris Educational Foundation (MEF)

Up to $25,000 March 27, 2025 See Details

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The Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship is available to Morristown High School seniors who intend to intend to continue their education at a New Jersey public college with a goal towards a career in STEM, business, education, or medicine. You must demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, and a willingness to help others in the...

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Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship

Morris Educational Foundation (MEF)

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Up to $25,000

deadline

March 27, 2025
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The Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship is available to Morristown High School seniors who intend to intend to continue their education at a New Jersey public college with a goal towards a career in STEM, business, education, or medicine. You must demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement, and a willingness to help others in the...

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Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation

$25,000 May 16, 2025 See Details

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The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one...

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Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation

award

$25,000

deadline

May 16, 2025
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The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy is available to Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing studies in advanced degrees in health care fields. To be eligible for this fellowship, you must be a U.S. citizen/permanent resident, have completed at least one...

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Nursing Scholarship - University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown

$13,000 Varies See Details

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The Nursing Scholarship is available to undergraduate students attending University of Jamestown who are majoring in nursing. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Nursing Scholarship - University of Jamestown

University of Jamestown

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$13,000

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The Nursing Scholarship is available to undergraduate students attending University of Jamestown who are majoring in nursing. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Bamberger Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$12,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Bamberger Foundation Nursing Scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors at Westminster College, Utah, who are majoring in nursing. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, show academic achievement and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Bamberger Foundation Nursing Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$12,000

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The Bamberger Foundation Nursing Scholarship is open to full-time juniors and seniors at Westminster College, Utah, who are majoring in nursing. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, show academic achievement and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Navy Nurse Candidate Program

NAVAL MEDICAL MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The Navy Nurse Candidate Program is open to full time students in accredited Bachelor of Science Nursing programs. You must be enrolled in an accredited educational program resulting in a BSN within 24 months of starting the program, be a U.S. citizen under the age of 42 and be able to meet the Navy's physical fitness standards.

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Navy Nurse Candidate Program

NAVAL MEDICAL MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND

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$10,000

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The Navy Nurse Candidate Program is open to full time students in accredited Bachelor of Science Nursing programs. You must be enrolled in an accredited educational program resulting in a BSN within 24 months of starting the program, be a U.S. citizen under the age of 42 and be able to meet the Navy's physical fitness standards.

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Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship

New York University, College of Nursing

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students who enroll in the 15-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree for Nursing Students at New York University, Meyers School of Nursing. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Applicants should demonstrate an...

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Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship

New York University, College of Nursing

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$10,000

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The Helene Fuld Health Trust Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students who enroll in the 15-Month Accelerated Baccalaureate Degree for Nursing Students at New York University, Meyers School of Nursing. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. Applicants should demonstrate an...

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Up to $10,000

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

$10,000 September 01, 2025 See Details

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The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical.

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Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship

Colorado Mesa University

award

$10,000

deadline

September 01, 2025
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The Richard and Muriel Saunders Family Scholarship is available to first generation students at Colorado Mesa University. To be considered for this award, you should demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students majoring in nursing, physician assistant, engineering, science or pre-medical.

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Lemmon Family Scholarship

Westminster College, Pennsylvania

$8,000 Varies See Details

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The Lemmon Family Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Westminster College. You must be enrolling in a pre-health program to be eligible for this award.

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Lemmon Family Scholarship

Westminster College, Pennsylvania

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$8,000

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The Lemmon Family Scholarship is available to entering freshmen at Westminster College. You must be enrolling in a pre-health program to be eligible for this award.

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