Education funding • Kentucky nursing

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Scholarships at a glance
Scholarship	Availability	Award per recipient	Deadline / opening window	Details
Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF) Kentucky Board of Nursing	Upcoming	$3,000 per academic year	January 1–May 1, 2027; confirm the closing time with KBN.	Eligibility & application
FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarship Program Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association	Needs verification	Up to $10,000 per academic year; award varies by sponsor	January 11, 2027 per FNSNA; confirm the exact cutoff in the application portal.	Eligibility & application
Hurst Review-AACN Nursing Scholarship AACN / Hurst Review	Upcoming	$2,500; one award per funding cycle	Opens December 1; closes February 1. Confirm calendar years and closing time.	Eligibility & application
Scrubin Uniforms-AACN Scholarship AACN / Scrubin Uniforms	Open	$2,500 per award	December 1; confirm year and closing time.	Eligibility & application
Certiphi-AACN Scholarship AACN / Certiphi Screening	Open	$5,000 per award; provider pages disagree on number of awards and total funding	November 1; confirm year, closing time and award availability.	Eligibility & application
Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship AACN / Liaison International	Open	$5,000 total: $3,500 educational expenses and up to $1,500 conference travel	October 30; confirm the year and closing time in the application.	Eligibility & application

Kentucky Board of Nursing

Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF)

Upcoming

State nursing scholarship for Kentucky residents accepted into qualifying nursing programs. Review the provider's requirements and contract before applying.

Award

$3,000 per academic year

Application cycle

2027–2028

Deadline

January 1–May 1, 2027; confirm the closing time with KBN.

Kentucky access: Kentucky residents eligible

Eligibility, documents & obligations

Eligible programs: LPN, ADN, BSN, RN-BSN, Graduate
Residency: Kentucky residency required
School: Acceptance into an eligible nursing program required; applicants not yet admitted are not eligible.
Membership: Not stated
Requirements: Submit the application and required documents through the KBN Nurse Portal. KBN verifies eligibility and ranks applicants.
Documents: Proof of program admission and Kentucky residency; official transcript. FAFSA summary optional for financial need scoring.
Service / repayment obligations: Work as a nurse in Kentucky one year per academic year funded. Contract violations can require repayment plus interest. Review KBN’s current terms.

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Last source check: 10/12/2026. Confirm the exact deadline and closing time with the provider.

Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association

FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Needs verification

Sponsored nursing education awards selected on academics, financial need, student organization involvement and community service.

Award

Up to $10,000 per academic year; award varies by sponsor

Application cycle

2027–2028

Deadline

January 11, 2027 per FNSNA; confirm the exact cutoff in the application portal.

Kentucky access: Kentucky students in eligible state-approved programs may apply. Direct-entry master’s qualifies only as a first nursing degree.

Eligibility, documents & obligations

Eligible programs: ADN, BSN, RN-BSN, Graduate
Residency: Kentucky applicants are not excluded; check citizenship requirements.
School: State-approved nursing program; eligible ADN, BSN, diploma, accelerated and bridge pathways.
Membership: Confirm any membership conditions with provider.
Requirements: Review FNSNA citizenship, enrollment, graduation-date and sponsor criteria. General graduate study does not qualify.
Documents: Unofficial transcript; faculty and financial aid certifications; nursing license for applicable RN bridges; transfer acceptance letter when applicable.
Service / repayment obligations: School receives funds for tuition, academic fees and books and must return unused funds.

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Last source check: 10/12/2026. Confirm the exact deadline and closing time with the provider.

AACN / Hurst Review

Hurst Review-AACN Nursing Scholarship

Upcoming

Upcoming award recognizing entry-level nursing students for academic achievement.

Award

$2,500; one award per funding cycle

Application cycle

Next provider-listed window; calendar years not stated

Deadline

Opens December 1; closes February 1. Confirm calendar years and closing time.

Kentucky access: Kentucky students may qualify at an AACN member institution in an entry-level nursing program.

Eligibility, documents & obligations

Eligible programs: BSN, Graduate
Residency: Kentucky applicants are not excluded; check citizenship requirements.
School: Must already be enrolled at an AACN member nursing institution.
Membership: Confirm any membership conditions with provider.
Requirements: Entry-level nursing student; GPA at least 3.2 in current program or last school attended.
Documents: Complete checklist not stated on reviewed provider page.
Service / repayment obligations: No employment obligation stated on the reviewed page; review award terms.

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Last source check: 10/12/2026. Confirm the exact deadline and closing time with the provider.

AACN / Scrubin Uniforms

Scrubin Uniforms-AACN Scholarship

Open

School-restricted award for enrolled baccalaureate and graduate nursing students.

Award

$2,500 per award

Application cycle

Current open third funding window; provider does not state calendar year

Deadline

December 1; confirm year and closing time.

Kentucky access: Kentucky residents qualify only if their nursing school appears on AACN’s Scrubin-affiliated eligible-school list.

Eligibility, documents & obligations

Eligible programs: BSN, RN-BSN, Graduate
Residency: Kentucky applicants are not excluded; check citizenship requirements.
School: AACN member school with formal Scrubin affiliation; check official eligible-school list.
Membership: Confirm any membership conditions with provider.
Requirements: Currently enrolled in eligible baccalaureate, master’s or doctoral nursing program.
Documents: Online application, demographic and academic details and short essay.
Service / repayment obligations: No employment obligation stated on the reviewed page; review award terms.

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Last source check: 10/12/2026. Confirm the exact deadline and closing time with the provider.

AACN / Certiphi Screening

Certiphi-AACN Scholarship

Open

Supports students actively taking classes in an entry-level prelicensure nursing program.

Award

$5,000 per award; provider pages disagree on number of awards and total funding

Application cycle

Current open fall window; provider does not state calendar year

Deadline

November 1; confirm year, closing time and award availability.

Kentucky access: Kentucky students may qualify in an eligible entry-level program at an AACN member school.

Eligibility, documents & obligations

Eligible programs: BSN, Graduate
Residency: Kentucky applicants are not excluded; check citizenship requirements.
School: Entry-level prelicensure nursing program at an AACN member school.
Membership: Confirm any membership conditions with provider.
Requirements: Actively taking classes; GPA 3.2 or higher; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Verify eligible entry-level pathway.
Documents: Academic advisor contact and essay up to 500 words.
Service / repayment obligations: No employment obligation stated on the reviewed page; review award terms.

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Last source check: 10/12/2026. Confirm the exact deadline and closing time with the provider.

AACN / Liaison International

Deborah E. Trautman Future Nurse Leader Scholarship

Open

Graduate nursing scholarship with educational funding, conference participation and leadership development.

Award

$5,000 total: $3,500 educational expenses and up to $1,500 conference travel

Application cycle

Current open fall window; provider does not state calendar year

Deadline

October 30; confirm the year and closing time in the application.

Kentucky access: Kentucky graduate students may qualify at an AACN member school affiliated with NursingCAS.

Eligibility, documents & obligations

Eligible programs: Graduate
Residency: Kentucky applicants are not excluded; check citizenship requirements.
School: AACN member nursing school affiliated with NursingCAS; currently enrolled and in good standing.
Membership: AACN Graduate Nursing Student Academy (free membership).
Requirements: Master’s or doctoral nursing student with academic achievement and commitment to academic nursing leadership.
Documents: Application, faculty advisor contact and essay up to 500 words.
Service / repayment obligations: No employment obligation stated on the reviewed page; review award terms.

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Last source check: 10/12/2026. Confirm the exact deadline and closing time with the provider.

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