Scholarships

Philanthropic giving allowed us to award nearly $850,000 to 300 students in 2024-25.

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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UIC Nursing 2025-26 Scholarship Application

The 2025-2026 Nursing Scholarship Application is now closed.

This webpage will be updated in the coming months with details on scholarship opportunities available for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Nursing Scholarship Application timeline:

  • March 28, 2025 – Application Close Date.
  • March – June 2024 Scholarship application reviews.
  • June – July 2025 Preliminary scholarship notifications administered via email.
  • July 2025 – Nursing scholarship award notification administered via email.
  • August 2025 – Nursing scholarship applied to the student account.

Additional questions? Email Monique Williams, UIC Nursing Scholarship & Career Services Coordinator.

Additional Scholarships & Awards

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“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.”

Anjali Pinto  |  MSN/graduate-entry student
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“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.”

Sherry Jones  |  DNP Student
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“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.”

Mohammad Misleh  |  BSN Student

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