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       Nursing Success NCLEX Scholarship Program 

The 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.

1. Scholarship Requirements:

  1. Be a Mississippi resident. (International students are not considered Mississippi residents for scholarship purposes due to their temporary visa status and lack of intent to remain indefinitely.)
  2. Must be a graduate of a Mississippi-accredited or approved pre-licensing nursing program.
  3. An application for licensure by examination must be on file, along with payment of fees via Gateway (for official transcript verification).
  4. First-time NCLEX exam taker.
  5. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent academic standing in nursing school), demonstrating readiness for licensure.
  6. Submit one letter of recommendation from the dean of the school of nursing from a faculty member or clinical supervisor attesting to the applicant’s clinical competence and dedication.

Important: Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Please make sure you have met all the requirements before submitting your application.

2. Application Process

The NSSP application process is streamlined to ensure accessibility and fairness:

  1. Complete application. To access the application, please follow this link: NCLEX Scholarship Application or scan the QR-Code below:

NCLEX Scholarship Application

     2. Upload required documents:

  • One letter of recommendation (from the dean, a faculty member, or a clinical supervisor).
  • An application for licensure by examination must be on file, along with payment of fees via Gateway (for official transcript verification).

     3. The distinguished ONW committee reviews applications and selects recipients based on merit and alignment with program goals.

     4. Recipients receive an official award letter and a unique, pre-paid NCLEX exam voucher code, which is non-refundable and non-transferable.

3. Selection Dates:

  • August 11, 2025
  • November 15, 2025
  • April 15, 2026

4. Commitment from Scholarship Recipients:

To maximize the program’s impact, recipients agree to:

  • Schedule and take the NCLEX exam within 90 days of receiving their voucher, ensuring timely licensure.

5.- Contact Information:

For more information or inquiries regarding the "NCLEX Scholarship Program (NSSP)," please contact Chiquita Carter at ccarter@msbn.ms.gov or by phone at 601.957.6215.