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West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program

Link
View program website
Sponsor
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Deadlines
Jun 1, 2026
Contact

Jordyn Reed
304.558.0838
nursing@wvhepc.edu

Purpose

The West Virginia Center for Nursing offers scholarships for licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), LPN teaching certificate, masters, and doctoral nursing students who agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia.

West Virginia has widespread nursing shortages both in rural and more populated areas. While not required under the service obligation requirements, many scholarship recipients choose to work in rural and other eligible areas areas of the state.

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements are different for each scholarship program. Choose the appropriate scholarship on the program website for specific eligibility information.

Geographic coverage
West Virginia
Amount of funding

Scholarship amounts:

  • LPN students: Up to $3,000 per year
  • RN students: Up to $7,500 per year
  • LPN teaching certificate students: Up to $1,000 per year
  • Master's or doctoral nursing education students: Up to $15,000 per year
Application process

Links to application instructions and the online application portal are available on the program website.

Tagged as
Health professions faculty · Nurses · Scholarships for health careers · West Virginia



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