Jacksonville University Graduate Nursing Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to graduate students pursuing a degree in the related fields of healthcare or nursing at Jacksonville University.
Frances Bartlett Kinne DolphinNurse Alumni Scholarship
Approximate award: up to $1,500 for 2024-25
Eligibility Criteria:
- 3.0 GPA or higher
- Alumni Graduate or Doctor Nursing Student (MSN, DNP)
- Exhibits positive thinking, strong character, and leadership in the nursing profession.
How to Apply: Students must complete the application linked here and submit an essay in 500 words or less to the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences, Keigwin School of Nursing Committee via this application stating what they hope to accomplish after having obtained their advanced degree and how they plan to commit to a lifetime of learning. The Scholarship Committee will present their top 3 candidates to the DolphiNurse Alumni Network Executive Committee, and they will make a blind selection from the top 3 candidates. The student selected is eligible to reapply through the same process each year.
Brooks Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence Scholarship
Jacksonville University and Brooks Rehabilitation have established a new scholarship designed to support high-performing nursing students and strengthen the region’s clinical workforce. The Brooks Rehabilitation Nursing Excellence Scholarship provides financial support for students enrolled in Jacksonville University’s accelerated and traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs and creates a direct pathway to employment within the Brooks system of care.
The scholarship awards students between $10,000 and $25,000 based on program track and work-agreement length. Funds are applied directly to tuition and are paired with an employment opportunity at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – University Campus or the Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation Center for Inpatient Rehabilitation after graduation. The program includes mentorship, clinical engagement and a structured pathway to transition to the role of the RN in full-time practice.
How to Apply: students can apply for the scholarship on the ScholarshipUniverse website.