Scholarships
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The College of Nursing encourages students to take full advantage of all scholarship opportunities available both internally and externally. Specifically, the college provides financial support to undergraduate and graduate students in the form of scholarships from many generous donors at varied levels and varying lengths throughout each year.
Current students as well as applicants to a College of Nursing degree program are eligible to apply for scholarship awards. Scholarship applications are evaluated on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and leadership/service experience.
The application opens each December and is due in early March. U.S. citizens and permanent residents applying for support are required to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. Non-U.S. citizens must complete a supplemental financial application which will become available with the scholarship application. Scholarship decisions are sent out via email by the end of June.
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Current UIC Nursing Students
Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate nursing students who wish to apply for scholarship funding for the 2025-2026 academic year must complete the SnAP Nursing Scholarship Application. Follow the steps listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Login to application section of Scholarship and Awards Program (SnAP) with your UIC netid and password.
- Fill out the SnAP “General Application” and the “College of Nursing Application” by Friday, March 28, 2025.
- Submit 2025-2026 FAFSA no later than 5 p.m. CT on Friday, March 28, 2025.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents: Must submit FAFSA to the University of Illinois Chicago by March 28, 2025
- Non-U.S. citizens and international students: Are not required to file a FAFSA Application but must complete the Nursing Supplemental Form by Friday, March 28, 2025. Failure to submit this form can result in an incomplete scholarship application.
- DACA students: Submit the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application). Further details are provided on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s website.
- Save the document as “Last Name_First Name_2025-2026 AA FAFSA”
- Submit to the secure box account linked below by Friday, March 28, 2025. Failure to save and upload your document can result in an incomplete scholarship application.
Prospective UIC Nursing Applicants
Students who are applying for admission to a UIC Nursing program—undergraduate or graduate—for the 2025-2026 academic year are eligible to apply for scholarships. Students must be anticipating completing upper-division nursing courses and/or graduate nursing courses during the 2025-2026 academic year. Follow the steps listed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Prospective nursing students: Complete the Qualtrics Nursing Scholarship Application no later than 5 p.m. CT on Friday, March 28, 2025, to be considered for nursing scholarships for 2025-2026 academic year.
- Submit 2025-2026 FAFSA no later than 5 p.m. CT on Friday, March 28, 2025.
- U.S. citizens and permanent residents: Must submit FAFSA to the University of Illinois Chicago by March 28, 2025.
- Non-U.S. citizens and international students: Are not required to file a FAFSA but must complete the Nursing Supplemental Form by March 28, 2025. Failure to submit this form can result in an incomplete scholarship application.
- DACA students: Submit the Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application). Further details are provided on the Illinois Student Assistance Commission’s website.
- Save the document as “Last Name_First Name_2025-2026 AA FAFSA”
- Submit to the secure box account linked below by Friday, March 28, 2025. Failure to save and upload your document can result in an incomplete scholarship application.
Additional questions? Email Monique Williams Heading link
Additional questions? Email Monique Williams, UIC Nursing Scholarship & Career Services Coordinator.
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Testimonials Heading link
“At 27, I lost my husband suddenly to an aortic dissection. As a young widow, I decided I wanted to enter a field where I could positively and consistently impact lives and find purpose in my work. I later went on to have beautiful baby girl. It’s challenging to balance the responsibilities of parenting, school and work. That’s why this scholarship and donors’ overall faith in my education is so meaningful.”
| MSN/graduate-entry student
“I am a first-generation college student, now pursuing my doctorate. It’s a dream come true! I’m also the mother of four boys, and I work two part-time jobs. Donors are helping me set the example for my children that hard work can help you achieve your goals, no matter your background or race. I thank all donors to UIC Nursing for the support you give to students like me.”
| DNP Student
“I am thankful for the financial support. Scholarships allowed me to focus on my studies and enjoy the opportunities of my senior year. I even had time to be president of the college’s Student Council. Donors’ generosity motivated me to commit fully to my academic work and reinforced my drive to bring equitable health care access to populations in need.”
| BSN Student