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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Dotaline E. Allen Scholarship

Indianapolis
Undergraduate, Graduate

The Dotaline E. Allen Scholarship was established in 1966 by multiple donors in honor of Dr. Dotaline E. Allen, Director of the Division of Nursing Education at Indiana University, from 1950 to 1965.

  • Undergraduate or graduate nursing students
  • IU Indianapolis campus only

Dr. Anita Aldrich Nursing Scholarship

Bloomington
Undergraduate

The Dr. Anita Aldrich Nursing Scholarship was established in 2013 by an estate gift from Dr. Anita Aldrich. In Dr. Aldrich's decades as an IU faculty member, she established a pattern of being the first woman to serve in many capacities at the university and in the community. She was a professor of education in the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER), where she served as Chair of Women's Physical Education, then chair of the combined departments of Physical Education for men and women, and also as Dean of the School of HPER from 1975-76.  Dr. Aldrich served outside the university as the women's advisor to President Kennedy's Council for Physical Fitness in 1961, and as the National President of the American Association for HPER, 1962-63. Throughout her long career, she was recognized with state and national awards for her service and contributions to health and physical education.

Dr. Cheryl A. Bean Graduate Nursing Scholarship

Indianapolis
Graduate

The Dr. Cheryl A. Bean Graduate Nursing Scholarship was established in tribute to Dr. Bean's dedication to the nursing profession, her students, and IU School of Nursing where she served as a faculty member. This scholarship was created in Dr. Bean's memory by her loving sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Walter Neiser.

  • Graduate nursing student
  • IU Indianapolis campus only
  • Must have obtained baccalaureate nursing degree from the school at the IU Indianapolis campus
  • 3.0 GPA or higher
  • U.S. citizen
  • 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
  • Preference given to students who plan to become nursing faculty members who will teach nursing students

Dr. Joyce Splann Krothe Nursing Scholarship

Bloomington
Undergraduate

The Dr. Joyce Splann Krothe Nursing Scholarship was established by Dr. Joyce Splann Krothe. Dr. Krothe is a two-time graduate of IU School of Nursing having obtained her MSN in community health nursing in 1982 and her PhD in 1991. She is a Emerita Professor after working at the School of Nursing on the Bloomington campus for 34 years, the last 10 serving as Assistant Dean. Dr. Krothe wishes to support future nursing students who are first generation college students as she was when she received scholarship support while attending Columbia University in New York City.

Ebacher Fellowship

Indianapolis
Graduate

The Ebacher Fellowship was established by an estate gift from Donald and Joan Ebacher. Proud alumni of IU School of Nursing, Donald received his Master's of Nursing Education in 1962 and Joan received her MSN in Adult Psychiatric Nursing in 1989.

Elizabeth Engeler-Hiestand Nursing Scholarship

Fort Wayne
Undergraduate

The Elizabeth Engeler-Hiestand Nursing Scholarship was established by Elizabeth Hiestand. Elizabeth is a retired clinical social worker and worked in health care for 35 years. She worked in management for the last 20 years with oversight of nurses. Elizabeth grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and values supporting students.

Emily Holmquist/Dorcas Rock Brewer BSN Scholarship (Class of 1961)

Indianapolis
Undergraduate

The Emily Holmquist/Dorcas Rock Brewer BSN Scholarship was established by the BSN Class of 1961 in honor of Dean Emily Holmquist (1957-1973) and Dorcas Rock Brewer, Director of Counseling and Student Affairs (1955-1963) to recognize in perpetuity their gratitude to these two women who served as role models and provided outstanding support to the class during their years as nursing students. The BSN Class of 1961 commemorated their 50th reunion in perpetuity through this scholarship by supporting future generations of BSN students. This scholarship is awarded to a rising senior who has overcome challenging circumstances to reach this point in nursing education. The recipient has also demonstrated leadership qualities, professionalism, and clinical excellence.

  • Undergraduate nursing student only
  • IU Indianapolis campus only
  • Awarded to student entering senior year in BSN (400 level courses)
  • Cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale
  • Student has overcome challenging circumstances to reach this point in nursing education.
  • Applicant has demonstrated leadership qualities, professionalism & clinical excellence

Esther Fulk Ross Scholarship

Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
Undergraduate

The Esther Fulk Ross Scholarship was established in 1989 by Mary Fulk Kopsch, a graduate of IU School of Nursing in 1948, and Dr. Paul J. Kopsch to recognize and honor Mary's sister, Esther Fulk Ross. Esther graduated from IU School of Nursing in 1946.

  • BSN program (undergraduate nursing student)
  • Any IU campus
  • Full-time student only (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
  • 2.5 GPA or higher
  • Sophomore (200 level courses), Junior (300 level course), 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

Florence Nightingale Scholarship

Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
Undergraduate, Graduate

The Florence Nightingale Scholarship was originally established in 1960 from the Nurses' Alumnae Association Loan Fund. This has become the primary scholarship fund benefiting students at Indiana University School of Nursing.

  • Graduate or undergraduate nursing student
  • Any IU campus

Frances G. Lehmann Nursing Scholarship

Bloomington, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis
Undergraduate, Graduate

The Frances G. Lehmann Nursing Scholarship was established by Clarence Walton in honor of his wife, Frances Lehman. Throughout her lifetime, Frances exemplified the caring and compassionate values of nursing and was committed to the profession of nursing and excellence in the quality of care. Ms. Lehman made significant contributions as a nurse surveyor for the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, administrator at St. Francis Hospital, consultant for the Indiana State Department of Health, nursing faculty member at IU and Indiana State University, Clinical Nurse Specialist in psychiatric/mental health nursing at La Rue Carter Hospital and emergency room nurse at St. Vincent's Hospital.

  • Any IU campus
  • RN to BSN or RN to MSN, or other master's degree program students at the School of Nursing
  • Record of community service
  • Non-traditional student
  • Current RN license
  • Preference to student intending to work in mental health field

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