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Top 14 Caregiving Scholarships in the USA
There are hundreds of scholarships for nurses and caregivers in The United States has. This list begins with two fully funded awards open to applicants from different parts of the world. After that come the best awards for students already living in the U.S., including nursing students, family caregivers and home care workers. Here’s is a curated list of top 14 caregiving scholarships in USA.
1. Fulbright Foreign Student Program
Fulbright is the U.S. government’s main scholarship available to international graduate students, and nursing and public health are eligible fields. It covers tuition, airfare, a living allowance and health insurance for master’s or PhD study at a U.S. university. You apply through the U.S. Embassy or Fulbright Commission in your home country, not through a university.
2. Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
The Humphrey Fellowship is a 10-month, fully funded program for mid-career professionals from abroad. Public Health Policy and Management is one of its fields, which makes it a good fit for experienced nurses and health managers. It covers airfare, tuition, a monthly stipend and health insurance, but it does not lead to a degree.
3. Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
This federal scholarship pays tuition, required fees, other education costs and a monthly stipend for nursing students. In return, you must work for at least two years at a health facility with a critical shortage of nurses. It is run by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and gives priority to students with high financial need. It is for U.S. citizens and permanent residents only.
4. Army ROTC Nursing Scholarship
Army ROTC offers two-, three- and four-year scholarships for undergraduate nursing students. They pay full tuition and fees (or room and board instead), $1,200 a year for books and a monthly stipend. You have to join Army ROTC at your college and serve as an Army nurse after you graduate. It is for U.S. citizens.
5. Indian Health Service Scholarship Program
The Indian Health Service funds American Indian and Alaska Native students in nursing and other health professions. The Health Professions Scholarship covers tuition, required fees and other education and living costs. Recipients must then work at an Indian health facility for two to four years. This is an annual scholarship. Applications usually close in late February.
6. FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarship Program
The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association runs one of the biggest scholarship programs just for nursing students. It gives out more than $500,000 a year, with awards of about $1,000 to $10,000. One application covers many sponsored scholarships, and financial need is part of the review.
7. National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) Scholarships
NBNA offers scholarships for Black nursing students at every level, from LPN to doctorate. Awards start at $1,000, and some sponsored awards, like the Abbott Scholarship Fund, pay $10,000. You must be an NBNA member to apply.
8. National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Scholarships
NAHN supports Latino nursing students and nurses with national and chapter scholarships. In 2025 it offered $230,000 in scholarships to members. Named awards include the Abbott Scholarship, and local chapters run their own smaller awards. You must be a NAHN member and live in the U.S.
9. Oncology Nursing Foundation Scholarships
This is a good option for nurses who care for people with cancer. For 2026–27 the foundation pays $3,000 for bachelor’s, $5,000 for master’s and $7,500 for doctoral study. Applicants must be registered nurses committed to oncology nursing.
10. NADONA Nurse Scholarships for Long-Term Care
NADONA/LTC supports nursing students who plan to work in nursing homes, assisted living and other long-term care. Recipients commit to working in long-term or post-acute care for at least two years after graduation. The 2026 awards ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, paid directly to the student’s college. Applications open each January.
11. Jean Griswold Foundation Caregiver Scholarship
This scholarship is made for caregivers. It supports family caregivers, professional home care workers and anyone moving into a care career who wants to study in a care-related field. You do not need any link to Griswold Home Care to apply. There are two rounds a year so watch for the next window.
12. Caring.com Student-Caregiver Scholarship
Caring.com supports college students who care for an older relative or another adult while studying. Awards are usually $1,500, and you can apply with a 1,500-word essay or a two-minute video. Applicants must attend an accredited U.S. college or university. The page also lists other caregiver scholarships.
13. 180 Medical Ron Howell Caregiver Scholarship
This award is for students who are the main unpaid caregiver for a family member with a chronic disability or medical condition. It pays one $1,000 scholarship each year. Paid caregivers and current nursing or medical students cannot apply. This is an annual scholarship. Applications run from 1 January to 1 June, and the student must be a legal U.S. resident.
14. AFA Teen Alzheimer’s Awareness Scholarship
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America gives up to $5,000 to high school seniors affected by Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Many applicants have helped care for a grandparent or worked in a care setting. You apply with an essay about your experience and how you plan to raise awareness. It is for U.S. citizens.
Tips before you apply
Check citizenship rules first. Only Fulbright and Humphrey are open to applicants in Nigeria and other countries; most others require U.S. citizenship or residency.
Look at university aid too. Many U.S. nursing schools give their own merit scholarships to international students, so ask each school’s admissions office.
Know the service commitment. Nurse Corps, Army ROTC and Indian Health Service awards require you to work for them after graduation.
Join the association. NBNA, NAHN and NADONA awards are for members, so join before the deadline.
Confirm every figure on the official page. Amounts and dates change each year.
