How can I pay for school?

Apply for scholarships to fund your educational expenses.


Many organizations offer scholarships for students interested in attending post-secondary schools. Scholarships are available from various entities — from the local civics organizations and your community hospitals to state and national organizations. When applying for scholarships, remember to tell the selection committees why you deserve to receive their financial support to pursue your education. These sites will assist you with scholarship searches and application processes.

Missouri Department of Higher Education Scholarships

Bright Flight Scholarship

Marguerite Ross Barnett Memorial Scholarship

Kansas Board of Regents Scholarships

Kansas Ethnic Minority Scholarship

Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship

State Scholars

Health Profession Scholarships

Through scholarships and low-interest loans, the Health Careers Foundation fills the funding gap created by a decrease in available educational dollars. This is especially important for nontraditional students, whose financial aid options are limited.

The Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions sponsors a scholarship program for allied health students enrolled in its member schools. The purpose of the scholarship program is to recognize outstanding students in the allied health professions who are achieving excellence in their academic programs and have significant potential to assume future leadership roles in the allied health professions.

Nursing Scholarships

Hobble Licensed Practical Nursing Scholarship
Johnson & Johnson’s Discover Nursing
Kansas State Nurses Association
The Missouri Nurses Association

Scholarship Searches

Adventures in Education
All Scholar
College Board
Explore Health Careers
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Super College
The Princeton Review

Scholarship Tips

FinancialAid.com
Scholarship Help

Other Sites of Interest

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