Maryland Nursing Schools

Nursing Scholarship Exceeds $1M Goal

Baltimore, Md. - A scholarship for University of Maryland School of Nursing students, initiated by Maryland Comptroller William Donald Schaefer, has exceeded the $1 million goal set when he endowed the scholarship in 1999 with an initial commitment of $350,000.

The scholarship was established in honor of Schaefer's long-time friend and companion Hilda Mae Snoops, who was a nurse. The fund, which provides financial aid based on need and merit, has provided assistance to more than 50 nursing students since its inception.

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Nursing Scholarships and Financial Aid

Prospective students should visit each school in which they are seriously interested and discuss with the school's financial aid office the assistance the school can be expected to provide.

STATE NURSING SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND LIVING EXPENSES GRANT

The State Nursing Scholarship Program provides scholarships to Maryland residents if they are enrolled full or part-time in a Maryland nursing degree program, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and agree to serve on a full-time basis in a nursing shortage area one year for each year the award is received. Awards are given on the basis of merit in annual amounts up to $3,000 and up to $4500 for students in an accelerated program while financial need may qualify recipients for an additional grant of up to $3,000. Application is made by filing an application form available from OSFA; and to be considered for a living expenses grant, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.

PROFESSIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Provides financial assistance to Maryland residents demonstrating financial need if they are enrolled as full-time students in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and undergraduate nursing at certain Maryland institutions. Scholarships range from $200 to $1,000 and are renewable for a total of four years. Application is made by filing a FAFSA and a separate application available from OSFA. FAFSA can be filed online. 

Useful Books

Peterson's Scholarships, Grants & Prizes
The College Board College Handbook
College Cost & Financial Aid Handbook
Paying for College without Going Broke
How to Go to College Almost for Free

Nursing Resources

Information about employment opportunities may be obtained from local hospitals, nursing care facilities, home health care agencies, psychiatric facilities, the Maryland State Board of Nursing, and local offices of the State employment service. For information about accredited programs in other states visit one of the following websites: Nursing Schools in Alaska, Nursing Programs in Texas, Nursing in South Carolina and Oregon Nursing Degrees.