Nursing Scholarships

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is committed to supporting nursing staff members in meeting individual educational advancement goals. Several scholarships are available to employed nurses who are pursuing advanced training. Scholarships are available for clinical employees who are currently enrolled in a nursing program as well as for RNs seeking a bachelor's or master's degree, who are interested in pursuing an online program through West Coast University, one of our nursing education partners. 

Why apply to a Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nursing Scholarship?

Scholarships offered through the hospital are granted exclusively to qualified hospital employees. Some scholarships are for online learning programs that are supportive of working nurses in meeting their educational advancement goals.

Who is eligible to apply?

Applicants for the scholarships offered through the hospital must be benefit-eligible employees in good standing of Nicklaus Children's Hospital and meet the requirements for the individual scholarships. 

Available Nursing Scholarships

Dr. Maria Lina "Bing" Wood Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Maria Lina "Bing" Wood Memorial Scholarship for Advanced Education Nursing Students is an award that promotes advanced education within the nursing profession.

Successful Online Learning

Online courses are convenient and flexible because they usually do not have scheduled class meetings, you must devote as much time for studying, reading, working on assignments, and engaging with peers and the instructor as they would for classroom courses. Learn more about the best practices for your educational success.

West Coast University RN-BSN Scholarship

The RN to BSN online program is tailored for the working RN and is aimed at enhancing leadership and management skills. The program can be completed in as little as 12 months. Courses are delivered completely online with access to on-campus student services, including career services. This streamlined curriculum allows for up to 84 transferable credit hours.