External Scholarships

External Scholarship Announcements

The following organizations have requested that we post their scholarship opportunities. Please review each scholarship in detail for eligibility requirements, amounts, and deadlines.

• The AACN and QGenda scholarship– Supports the preparation of new nurses and those seeking to advance their education. Open to nursing students pursuing baccalaureate and higher degrees at AACN member institutions, this program will award nearly $50,000 in scholarships through 2025, which will be administered by AACN’s Foundation for Academic Nursing. Deadlines: July 1, February 1, October 1.
• Abbott & Fenner Scholarship– The A&F Scholarships are available to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any accredited post-secondary institution.
• Be Like Bryant – Bryant Hodkiewicz, an OSMS registered nurse, passed away on February 18, 2024. Bryant was a nurse at OSMS for over 20 years and was remarkable at developing meaningful relationships with not only his patients, but also his coworkers. He was relentless about sharing his skills and knowledge to educate and empower those around him. This scholarship is presented by OSMS, along with Bryant’s family. Its goal is to support educational scholarships to Bellin College of Nursing students.
• Citizens Scholarship Application – Open to students along with their parents/guardians from July 1, 2024 until March, 31, 2025.  We award up to 17 scholarships throughout the year ranging from monthly prizes of $2500 to a Grand Prize of $15,000.  The scholarship can be used towards school expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students! Additionally, each quarter a student who meets the required criteria for the Building the Workforce of the Future Scholarship Prize will be eligible to win a $2,500 quarterly prize . See Official Rules for details.
• College Ave Student Loans Monthly Sweepstakes – enter each month for a chance to win $1,000 for school. Click on the link for more information and the application.
• Completing the Dream Scholarship – The Sallie Mae Fund – The Sallie Mae Fund’s Completing the Dream Scholarship Program helps under-resourced and underrepresented students and those from historically underserved communities complete their post-secondary education. Students on-track to complete their degree or continuous education program who are facing financial challenges may apply to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $2,000 to help complete their post-secondary education program. Scholarship applications are being accepted now through 1/31/25 or until all scholarship dollars have been awarded.
• Discover Scholarship Award – Undergraduate and graduate students (and their parents) can enter to win 1 of 12 monthly scholarships worth $5,000 each. No essay or lengthy application required. More information in the link.
• Donna Van Asten ‘Face Forward’ Scholarship – This scholarship is for students participating in the Bellin College & St. Norbert College nursing partnership program. This scholarship will award out two $5,000 scholarship awards for tuition expenses for the fall semester.
• Greater Green Bay Community Foundation – Answer a short pre-qualifying form and learn more about the scholarship opportunities through Greater Green Bay Community Foundation
• Isabelle Row Nursing Scholarship – This scholarship benefits students aged 21 or older who reside in Waupaca or Fox Valley areas in Wisconsin and are pursuing a degree in nursing at a college, university, or technical school. This scholarship will award out $2,000 scholarships for students. 
• Marinette & Menominee (M&M) Community Foundation Scholarship – There are three scholarships available. To view, click the link and scroll down and find Bellin College from the school listings. There you will find two of the three scholarships available. The third scholarship is listed under the Non-Traditional and Returning Student Scholarships. Please be sure to read through the parameters of each of these applications before applying to verify you meet the requirements. Application opens March 15^th, 2025! 
• NursingExams.org Student Scholarships – Various scholarship opportunities for nursing students.
• E.O. Educational Loan Fund – Loans are available to qualified women who desire a higher education and are in need of financial assistance.
• E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grants – One-time need-based grants to women who are citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. or Canada for use in completing a degree or certification necessary for improving or gaining skills leading to employment.
• Pharmica International Scholarship Program – $1,000 scholarship being awarded to a student currently enrolled in or accepted to a full-time undergraduate program. Applications due July 31, 2025.
• PNC Student Lending Scholarship – This is a scholarship sweepstakes you can enter by using PNC financial literacy information.
• Richard Newcomb & Janice Schreiber-Newcomb Education Scholarship – Applicants must be widows who are too young to receive Social Security assistance and plan to further their education as a part-time or full-time student at an accredited college, university or technical school.
• Soroptimist Live Your Dream Awards – Application opens August every year. Scholarship for women who are primary providers for their family. 
• Soroptimist Virginia M. Wagner Educational Award – Scholarship for any women attending college in pursuit of a bachelors, masters or doctoral degree are eligible to apply. Click on the link for more information.
• ThedaCare Scholarships – Scholarships are available for students in the ThedaCare service area pursuing a nursing degree. Click on the link for more information.
• Ultrasound Schools Info Student Scholarship – semi-annual, non-renewable scholarship awarded to an aspiring sonographer currently enrolled in a CAAHEP accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, or a high school student who has been accepted to a program.
• Uniform Advantage – AACN Scholarship – This scholarship program provides $5,000 in support to students enrolled in masters and doctoral programs who are committed to making a positive impact on the nation’s health and healthcare. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded in the fall and spring to eligible GNSA members.
• VA Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) – Scholarship is for specific students that would like to take advantage of tuition assistance from the VA. Applications open year round. 

Additional Websites to help fund your Education!
Bellin College is simply listing and does not endorse these sites. These are provided as a resource to be used at your discretion.

• Absolutely Scholarships
• College Board Scholarship Sear
• College-Scholarships.com
• FastWeb
• Petersons.com
• Sallie Mae – Undergraduate
• Sallie Mae – Graduate
• SuperCollege

Questions? Contact the Advancement Department at advancement@bellincollege.edu or 920-455-5344.