UW-Madison School of Nursing
Undergraduate Scholarship Application Information

The School of Nursing annually awards over $200,000 in scholarships to students. The majority of these scholarships have general academic and/or need based criteria; a few have more specific criteria (area of clinical interest, from Wisconsin farm family, RN status, etc.).

Who may apply?

What is the Scholarship Application Criteria?

When and how do I apply?

Where can I get an application form?

Who may apply for a School of Nursing Undergraduate Scholarship?

Prospective Students who are in the process of applying for admission to the nursing major are eligible to compete with students already admitted (NUR, NWC, NCP and NRN classification with UW-Madison as the home institution). New and prospective pre-nursing students are eligible to compete for the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Scholarship/Loan, and SoN minority scholarships. In order to receive School of Nursing Scholarships, students must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

If you are a registered nurse you may be eligible to apply for a Helen Denne Schulte (HDS) Scholarship.

HDS RN Program Completion Scholarships:  Available to students who hold a current RN (nursing registration) and who will enroll for at least 6 credits per semester in the baccalaureate degree completion program.  Complete the general undergraduate scholarship application.  Check the HDS RN box on page 3.

What is the Scholarship Application Criteria?

To apply, one should submit the application form and statement of academic and professional nursing goals. In addition, unless you are a continuing student in the nursing program, a letter of reference is required. Students who wish to have finacial need considered as part of their criteria must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

When and How to Apply for an Undergraduate Scholarship?

Most scholarships are awarded for one academic year. A few scholarships are renewable as long as the recipient is in good academic standing. Students are encouraged to submit a scholarship application each year.

The Application process for all School of Nursing scholarships takes place once a year in the spring. The application deadline is March 1 for the following academic year. For students receiving finacial aid from UW, any scholarship awarded by the School of Nursing become a part of the total aid package.

Where can I get an Application Form?

The 2009-2010 Undergraduate Scholarship Application will be available December 2008.