GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Schools, employers, organizations, and workforce partners
Cost shouldn't stand between a great future nurse and a Mississippi license. This page brings together the scholarships, grants, and funding opportunities managed by the Office of Nursing Workforce, for students pursuing a degree, for nurses earning the next credential, and for the schools training them. You'll also find resources for organizations looking to post scholarship opportunities or apply for state-funded grants that support Mississippi nursing programs.
Nursing Workforce Investment ProgramProvides needs-based scholarship funding to accredited Mississippi nursing schools for distribution to eligible Mississippi-resident students pursuing PN, ADN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, or graduate nursing degrees. | ONWard Funding OpportunitiesOther funding options for organizations that advance nursing in Mississippi. |
SCHOLARSHIPS
Nursing Student Retention Scholarship ProgramThe Office of Nursing Nursing Student Retention Scholarship Program (NSRSP) provides scholarship opportunities to all nursing students and nurses in the state of Mississippi who were pursuing degrees in nursing. |
Nursing Success NCLEX Scholarship ProgramThe Nursing Success NCLEX Scholarship Program (NSSP) aims to empower aspiring nurses across Mississippi by removing financial barriers to licensure. This initiative will cover the $200 NCLEX exam fee for eligible first-time Mississippi test-takers. |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are there scholarships for nursing students in Mississippi?
Yes. The Mississippi Office of Nursing Workforce (ONWard) administers several scholarships, including the Nursing Student Retention Scholarship Program, the Nursing Success NCLEX Scholarship Program, and the Nursing School Scholarship Program. Each supports students pursuing nursing careers in Mississippi.
How do I pay for nursing school in Mississippi?
Mississippi nursing students can fund their education through state-administered scholarships, federal financial aid, institutional grants, employer tuition assistance, and ONWard programs like the Nursing Student Retention Scholarship and the Nursing Success NCLEX Scholarship.
Can Mississippi nursing schools apply for state grants?
Yes. Mississippi-based educational institutions with nursing programs can apply for state-funded grants through ONWard’s Nursing Workforce Investment Program.