Institute for Nursing (IFN) Scholarships
Forecasted
Institute for Nursing (IFN) Scholarships support New Jersey nursing students and professionals with tuition, books, and academic fees from entry-level through doctoral study to strengthen the nursing workforce.
Funder: New Jersey State Nurses Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (IFN scholarships)
Funding Amounts: Scholarships: $500–$2,500; Dr. Benjamin Evans DNP project grant: $500
Summary: Scholarships and grants support New Jersey nursing students and professionals from entry-level education through doctoral study.
Key Information: Registered Nurse applicants must be NJSNA members and meet their chosen scholarship’s individual requirements.
Description
The Institute for Nursing (IFN), through the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), supports the educational aspirations of nursing students and professionals to strengthen New Jersey’s nursing workforce. Its scholarships cover diploma, associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral nursing education, including initial preparation and continued academic advancement.
Named scholarships support pathways such as LPN-to-RN education, RN-to-BSN study, and graduate nursing degrees. Some focus on particular counties, financial need, or areas of practice, including health policy and psychiatric/mental health nursing. Scholarship funds support tuition, books, and academic fees. The separate Dr. Benjamin Evans Grant supports DNP project expenses.
