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Virginia Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Programs

Sponsor
Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity
Deadlines
Apr 2, 2026
Contact
Purpose

The Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Programs for LPNs and RNs provide scholarships for students enrolled in nursing education programs to become registered nurses and licensed practical nurses and who agree to serve in a medically underserved area of Virginia upon graduation. Recipients must agree to a service contract of one year of service per year of scholarship received.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements include:

  • U.S. citizens or Nationals
  • Residency in VA for at least one year
  • Eligible for in-state tuition
  • Acceptance/enrollment as a full or part-time student in an LPN school of nursing in VA
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 on a 4.00 scale
  • Must demonstrate a financial need that is verified by the office of financial assistance at the applicant's school

Eligible nursing fields include registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

Geographic coverage
Virginia
Amount of funding

The maximum scholarship award is $2,000, for up to 4 years.

The amount of each scholarship award is dependent upon the amount of funds appropriated by the Virginia General Assembly and the number of qualified applicants.

Application process

Links to additional guidance and the online application are available on the program website.

Tagged as
Nurses · Scholarships for health careers · Virginia

Organizations (1)

  • Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity, view details



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