Applications must be postmarked by May 31 of the current year.  Applicants are notified whether the application is complete. Only one notice/request for additional information will be provided.  Only complete applications will be considered for a scholarship.

The scholarship pays only for coursework within the nursing curriculum for which the recipient is funded; it does not pay for pre-requisite coursework. The expense for coursework applied to another degree will not be paid nor will it be considered when determining eligibility for a living expense stipend.

Applicants who are in default on other educational loans and/or scholarships received from state or federal funds or who have other outstanding debt to the state of Illinois are not eligible to receive these scholarship funds.

Applicants are not required to disclose their Social Security Number on the application form; however, if selected, the Social Security Number will be required.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to notify program staff if any information on their  application changes. 

Application does not guarantee a scholarship.

An applicant must be:

1. 
   
   A resident of Illinois for at least one year prior to application, and be a citizen or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States
   
   


2. 
   
   Enrolled in or accepted for admission to a nursing program in Illinois that is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation
   
   


3. 
   
   In need of financial assistance based on applicant’s Student Aid Report.
   
   

To be considered in the selection process, an applicant must:

1. 
   
   Submit a completed, signed and dated application form prior to the deadline
   
   


2. 
   
   If licensed, include a copy of his/her Illinois registered professional nurse license or Illinois practical nurse license
   
   


3. 
   
   Include a current copy of an official transcript or other current official school form that indicates a cumulative grade point average
   
   


4. 
   
   Include a copy of a current Student Aid Report (SAR) that indicates an estimated financial contribution. A current SAR is required, even if you are not eligible for or have not applied for other financial assistance.