Scholarships & Fellowships

Find scholarships and fellowships to fund your education

If you are an incoming or current, undergraduate or graduate IU School of Nursing student, you may apply for one of our scholarships by submitting an application and required essay. Scholarship applications are open from December 1 to March 1. During the open period, you can search the scholarships portal using the keyword “nursing” for available scholarships.

For financial need scholarships, you must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Deadline to submit your FAFSA can be found at the same link.

Award amounts range from $500 to $10,000 per year, per scholarship.

Browse the list of nursing opportunities below.

How to apply for scholarships

  1. Sign in to the scholarship portal using your IU username and passphrase.
  2. Complete the general scholarship application to be automatically considered for all the scholarship opportunities you’re eligible for.
  3. Find the opportunities you’re looking for by performing a search with keyword nursing or the specific name of the scholarship.
  4. Complete any additional application materials that may be necessary.
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Margaret C. & Anne Marie Kuzmitz Scholarship in Nursing

Bloomington, Fort Wayne, IUPUI
Undergraduate, Graduate

The Margaret C. & Anne Marie Kuzmitz Scholarship in Nursing was established through an estate gift by Anne Marie, to honor her sister, Margaret, who was a nurse. Anne Marie wanted to assist students in need of financial assistance who are pursuing a degree in nursing on any IU campus.

  • Graduate or undergraduate nursing student
  • Any IU campus
  • Preference to female student
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education's criteria for need-based federal financial aid

Marian Golubiewski Scholarship Endowment

Bloomington
Undergraduate

The Marian Golubiewski Scholarship Endowment was established by an estate gift from Marian Golubiewski, alumna of the Class of 1948, to assist nursing students attending IU School of Nursing on the Bloomington campus.

  • Undergraduate nursing student
  • IU Bloomington campus only

Marion E. Broome RISE Scholarship

IUPUI
Undergraduate

The Marion E. Broome RISE Scholarship was created in 2011 by IU School of Nursing Dean Marion E. Broome (2004-2014) and her husband, Carroll, who has had a long career in teaching, including as a faculty member at IU Kelley School of Business. This scholarship honors Dean Broome's illustrious career as a renowned researcher, distinguished professor, and dean. RISE - Research, International, Service Learning, and Experiential Learning

  • Undergraduate nursing students
  • IUPUI campus only
  • Must be enrolled in courses identified as "RISE" courses

Martha Akers Scholarship

Bloomington, Fort Wayne, IUPUI
Undergraduate, Graduate

The Martha Akers Scholarship Endowment was established by Martha L. Akers in 1993. Martha received her bachelor's degree from Indiana University School of Nursing in 1993.

  • Undergraduate or graduate nursing student
  • Any IU campus

Mary E. & Patrick Soja Scholarship

Bloomington, IUPUI
Undergraduate

The Mary E. and Patrick Soja Scholarship was established in 2001 by Mary E. and Patrick Soja to honor Mary's many years of dedicated service to IU School of Nursing. Mary (MSN '80) and Patrick (BA '84) are both graduates from Indiana University. Mary taught and supervised students at IU School of Nursing for 45 years.

  • Undergraduate nursing student
  • BSN program
  • IUPUI, Bloomington, Columbus campuses only
  • Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Junior (300 level courses) or Senior (400 level courses)
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education's criteria for need-based federal financial aid

Mary F. Hyman Scholarship for Nursing at IUFW

Fort Wayne
Undergraduate

Established to support nursing students on the IU Fort Wayne campus.

  • Undergraduate nursing student
  • IU Fort Wayne campus only
  • GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Preference for non-traditional student
  • Preference for RN to BSN
  • Financial need

Mary & Gene Tempel RISE Scholarship

IUPUI
Undergraduate

The Mary and Gene Tempel RISE Scholarship was established by Mary Tempel and Gene Tempel to honor Mary's work with IU School of Nursing and in the field of nursing. Mary obtained her MSN from IU School of Nursing in 1997 and became a Nurse Practitioner in dermatology. Gene is the founding dean of the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. RISE - Research, International, Service Learning, and Experiential Learning.

  • Undergraduate nursing students
  • IUPUI campus only
  • Must be enrolled in courses identified as "RISE" courses

Mary J. Fulk Kopsch Scholarship

Bloomington, Fort Wayne, IUPUI
Undergraduate

The Mary J. Fulk Kopsch Scholarship was established to recognize and honor Mrs. Kopsch who received her degree in nursing from Indiana University in 1948 and her sister, Esther Fulk Ross, who received her nursing degree in 1946.

 

Maryanne & Frank C Springer, Jr Nursing Scholarship

Bloomington
Undergraduate

The Maryanne and Frank C. Springer, Jr. Nursing Scholarship was established by Donald and Sonna Merk in honor the memory of Sonna's parents. Both of the Merks are alumni of Indiana University. Don graduated from the School of Business, 1966, and Sonna from the School of Nursing, BSN 1970, MSN 1981, and PhD 2000.

  • Undergraduate nursing students
  • IU Bloomington campus only
  • State of Indiana resident
  • Second semester Junior (300 level courses) or Senior (400 level courses)
  • File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Demonstrate financial need as defined by the U.S. Department of Education's criteria for need-based federal financial aid

May Connard Alexander Memorial Scholarship for Nursing at IUFW

Fort Wayne
Undergraduate

Established to support nursing students on the IU Fort Wayne campus.

  • Undergraduate nursing student
  • IU Fort Wayne campus only
  • GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale
  • Preference for non-traditional student
  • Complete a class in Community Health or Public Health Nursing. Scholarship based on merit. If candidates are equally qualified preference shall be given to those with financial need.

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