SCHOLARSHIPS

Fall 2020 District Scholarships

Deadline extended to June 5, 2020
The fall scholarship application period has been extended through June 5! If you’re a current Grossmont College or Cuyamaca College student who’s returning in the fall, you can earn extra money for college. Visit gcccd.academicworks.com for full list of scholarships.

Nurse Corps Scholarship

 Deadline to apply is April 30th, 2020 at 7:30pm ET
The Nurse Corps Scholarship Program (Nurse Corps SP) provides funding to students enrolled in diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree nursing programs. The award is in exchange for a commitment to serve in high-need, underserved communities. Scholarship support includes payment of tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly living stipend.
After graduation, scholarship recipients fulfill their service commitment at an approved health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Each scholar serves for a minimum of two years and receives one year of financial support (up to four years) for each additional year of service.

San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Deadline to apply is September 1, 2020
The SDNAHN seeks to enhance and support the Nursing profession in San Diego County by providing local nursing students with financial assistance to assist in completing their education.
SDNAHN membership required to apply.
For more information about San Diego National Association of Hispanic Nurses, visit sdnahn.org

Oasis Recovery Center Scholarship

Deadline to apply is April 1, 2020
The goal of this scholarship is to empower those who have suffered through trauma. All college students who have survived and thrived through trauma are invited to apply for this scholarship.  All GPAs are considered. All majors are eligible.   $1500 cash award. 

NSNA Scholarship

Deadline to apply is February 28, 2020
Entrants will submit a 1,000 word essay on any aspect of the history of nursing.
​Click button below for essay prompt. 
First place
​$300, a certificate, complimentary registration for  the 2020 National Convention, 
& a 1 year AAHN membership.

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​Second place 
$200, a certificate, 
​& a 1 year AAHN membership.

AFT Larry Schwartz Memorial Scholarship

Deadline to apply is February 23, 2020
The American Federation of Teachers is offering $500 scholarships  to students from Grossmont and Cuyamaca colleges who are a current or former member of the union, or have a family member in the union (mother, father, son, daughter, husband, wife).  500 word essay required. Click the 'apply' button for more information and to view the prompts. 

The scholarship can also be found through Grossmont's financial aid page:
Grossmont.edu/fa >  Scholarships > Outside Agency Scholarships >  American Federation of Teachers Larry Schwartz Memorial Scholarship ​

Richard J. Bea Memorial Scholarship

Deadline to apply is February 7, 2020
The Grossmont Healthcare District will award two non-renewable scholarships in the amount of $5000 for first place and $3000 for second place to  Registered Nursing  students based on their community involvement.   Click on the 'apply' button below for eligibility and application requirements. Applications should be submitted online. 
Pictured left is Grossmont Nursing alumna Robyn Sarvis, prior recipient of the Richard J. Bea Memorial Scholarship. 

The San Diego Foundation Scholarship

Deadline to  apply is February 5, 2020
Did you know California residents produce the most FAFSA applications in the nation? Students in California need financial support when pursuing post-secondary education. Help your students receive financial support by having them complete our online scholarship application.
Through one online application, students can access more than 100 scholarship opportunities with awards ranging from $1,000 to more than $5,000. Some scholarships can be renewed for multiple years, often offsetting the financial burden for a student’s entire undergraduate career.

​Our scholarships are open to:
  • Graduating high school seniors
  • Current college students (undergraduate or graduate)
  • Adult re-entry students
  • Students with financial need (includes middle income families)
  • Students attending four-year, community colleges or career/technical schools
Questions? Email scholarships@sdfoundation.org or call (619) 814-1343

eQuality Scholarship

Deadline to  apply is January 31, 2020

Nursing.org Scholarships

Scholarships for African American, Hispanic, Latino, Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and Undocumented Nursing Students

Scholarship Database at Grossmont College

Scholarship Application Period is Open – Students can earn up to $1,000 for their education!
It’s now easier than ever for students to apply and earn scholarships up to $1,000. Students no longer have to manually search through each scholarship’s criteria and submit multiple applications. All students are eligible for scholarships, so encourage yours to apply!
 
How students can apply
  • Go to gcccd.academicworks.com
  • Create an account by clicking on the Sign Up button and using their GCCCD-registered email address
  • Complete the application
  • Write a personal statement and submit at least 2 letters of recommendation
 
Questions? Contact:
 
Josceline Torres
Scholarship Specialist – Grossmont College
Josceline.Torres@gcccd.edu
(619) 644-7131

HRSA Scholarship