Take advantage of the wide range of scholarship opportunities at the College of Nursing.
In addition to Augusta University campus-wide scholarships, students may apply to one of the scholarships reserved for College of Nursing students. Through the generosity of alumni, faculty and friends, more than $125,000 in scholarships is awarded to College of Nursing students each year. Students may apply for all College of Nursing scholarships and Augusta University scholarships in the AU Scholarship Universe portal.
A list of College of Nursing scholarships is below, you can filter the scholarships available to each degree.
*If you are awarded a College of Nursing scholarship, you are required to attend the Scholarship Ceremony in Augusta.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
This scholarship was established to recognize an early African American teacher in Augusta. The scholarship is given to a student nominated by the Scholarship Committee.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$2,000
The Augusta University Faculty Spouse and Partner Club Scholarship Endowment is presented to an outstanding student from each of the five health sciences colleges. To be eligible, students must demonstrate financial need, academic promise, and a commitment to serving others.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
Varies
The AU foundation established this scholarship to provide funds to students that demonstrate financial need.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$4,000
Preference will be given to masters and/or doctoral students.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
Varies
Funds are to be used for the educational needs of nursing students, with preferences for masters and doctoral students, at the discretion of the Dean of the CON.
Available for: PhD
$2,000
The Branan Trust was created under the will of Charles I. Branan, who died in 1929. It is named in memory of his beloved mother, Mary Ellen Lindsey Branan (1830-1915), who was left a widow with seven children. The scholarship is utilized to advance nursing research by facilitating the studies of a graduate nursing student who best demonstrates promise for exemplary research. The award will be determined by the recipient's academic record and clarity of research goals and may be given to more than one student per academic year. This award may be used by students for tuition, research, professional travel, or other expenses directly related to their program of study.
Available for: BSN
$500
This scholarship was established in memory of Mrs. Christine Cardenas, a loving wife and mother of five children, who encouraged education and pursuit of dreams. The scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student based on academic merit and who plans to practice in the state of Georgia.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The Class of 1972 Scholarship was established in September 2010, by MCG School of Nursing Class of 1972, in recognition of their collective contributions to the nursing profession. This award will be given to a first year BSN student. Students must have a 3.0 in each nursing course and be in good academic standing. The scholarship will be awarded based on professional contributions and financial need.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The scholarship was established by the College of Nursing Class of 2008, as a way to honor their many contributions to the nursing profession. This scholarship is awarded to a student nominated by a College of Nursing faculty.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$5,000
The Col. Vera Nolfe Anderson Army Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established in memory and honor of Col. Anderson, a dedicated and beloved Army nurse. She was an Army Nurse for 24 years was a former Chief Nurse of Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who wants to be an Army Nurse, either currently in the Army Nurse Corp or desires to be in the Army Nurse Corp after program completion.
Available for: BSN CNL
$2,000
This scholarship was developed to provide scholarships to students that demonstrate compassionate nursing service. This scholarship is made possible by an anonymous donor to a student who has a minimum 3.0 GPA, who demonstrates financial need, and a desire to help disadvantaged populations.
Available for: BSN CNL
Varies
To support a BSN or CNL student based on need.
Available for: DNP
$1,000
This scholarship was established to support a nursing student pursing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$1,000
Established in 1999 in memory of Donna M. Fair, a professor and alumna of the MCG School of Nursing. Joining the Department of Adult Nursing in 1973, she taught medical surgical nursing and served as Coordinator of the Nursing Skills Laboratory during her tenure at the College of Nursing. Ms. Fair retired in 1995 and passed away in 1999. The endowment funds awards to students who demonstrate promise in specialty nursing fields important to Ms. Fair. The College of Nursing Alumni Association Board will select one undergraduate and one graduate student who demonstrates an interest and/or involvement in a specialty nursing career area.
Available for: PhD
$2,000
The Dr. and Mrs. David Jerram Scholarship Endowment is given to a PhD nursing student demonstrating academic excellence, contributing to scholarly works, and involved with professional organization(s).
Available for: BSN
$1,500
The Dr. Elizabeth "Betty" Farren Pond Scholarship was established by College of Nursing alumna and former faculty member, Dr. Betty Pond. This award is given to a student who explores a clinical issue important to nursing and demonstrates financial need.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The Dr. Joseph Bennett and Magda Bennett Scholarship in Nursing is established to provide a scholarship to a student in the College of Nursing pursing a Bachelor degree in nursing.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$1,000
Established by her husband Zeb L. Burrell, Jr., MD (MCG, '52) to honor Dr. Burrell and commemorate her excitement and joy in teaching nursing students. Preference will be given to students with an interest in adult (medical/surgical) nursing education within spectrum of practical, associate, baccalaureate, and/or masters nursing education settings.
Available for: PhD
$1,000
Colleagues and family established the Dr. Marlene M. Rosenkoetter Research award to be given to a PhD student who demonstrates excellence in research and plans to pursue a nursing research career.
Available for: DNP
$1,000
The Dr. Susan Alden Award was established by MCG School of Nursing alumna (BSN and MSN) and dedicated Alumna Association Board Member, Susan Alden, DNP, FNP, APMHCNS, BC. Dr. Alden is Board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and Family Practice Nursing and has taught nursing for nearly 30 years. She established this award to assist students enrolled in an advanced practice nursing program who have a desire to work with psychiatric-mental health patients.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
College of Nursing Dean Tanya Sudia established the scholarship as a result of being a scholarship recipient when she pursued her own BSN. Preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need.
Available for: PhD
$1,000
The Drs. Vickie A. and Clinton E. Lambert Nursing Scholarship Fund was established in 1993 in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the College of Nursing. This award is given to a PhD student who demonstrates excellence in scholarly written work.
Available for: CNL DNP PhD
$1,000
The Emily Flanders Nairn Scholarship was established by former dean Lucy Marion in loving memory of her aunt, Mrs. Emily Flanders Nairn. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate nursing student who focuses their studies on any aspects of addiction or its consequences with preference given to an applicant that demonstrates financial need.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The Frances Cecil Gunn Nursing Scholarship was established by Mr. Frank M. Taylor to honor the memory of his wife, Mrs. Margaret G. Taylor, and her sister, Ms. Cecil Gunn. It is awarded to a second year Bachelor of Science in Nursing student who has demonstrated active involvement in AU, the community, or professional committees and/or activities and demonstrates financial need.
Available for: DNP
$1,000
Established in memory of a caring nurse practitioner who was known for her love of students and dedication to patient excellence. The award is given to a senior/graduating nurse practitioner (NP) student nominated by the faculty who has demonstrated excellence and creativity in course work and clinical NP practice.
Available for: CNL DNP
$1,000
This scholarship was established in memory of Ms. Frances F. Knapp, an alumna of MCG, who became the first certified Enterostomal Therapy nurse in Augusta. She served as a consultant for patients and physicians throughout the CSRA and started the United Ostomy Association in 1972. To recognize and honor Frances’ clinical accomplishments and dedicated and devoted career, this scholarship is awarded to a nursing student who shares the same passion for national certification and wound/ostomy/skin care.
Available for: BSN CNL
$1,000
The Frances M. Price Leadership Award was established by Dr. Pamela Cook, Augusta University faculty and graduate of the DNP class of 2006, in honor of her mother who exemplifies the highest ideals of leadership and who has been her greatest inspiration and role model. This award recognizes a student who demonstrate excellent leadership abilities by their significant contributions to their class and the College of Nursing.
Available for: BSN
$2,000
In 1935, Dr. Leonhard Felix Fuld and his sister, Florentine created a foundation to honor the memory of their mother, Helene Schwab Fuld, who had a passionate interest in health issues. In 1965, the foundation was converted to the Helene Fuld Health Trust whose mission is to support and promote the health, welfare, and education of student nurses.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
Varies
The Helen K. Moxley Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a College of Nursing student who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who live, or have lived, in Jefferson County, Georgia.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP
$1,000
This award is given in memory of Dr. Hildegard Peplau, a leader in psychiatric nursing, and Dr. Lore K. Wright, a Professor and past Chair of the MCG Department of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and endowed by her husband, Dr. Victor Wright in 2007. This award is given to a senior BSN, senior CNL, or DNP/PMH student, nominated by their faculty, who demonstrates the ability to provide superior mental health psychiatric nursing care to clients and exemplifies excellence in the application of psychotherapeutic interventions. Preferably the faculty will have worked with you directly in the clinical setting. The nomination will be forwarded to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs by email.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$1,000
The Jeannine Pawl Study Away/Abroad Scholarship was established to provide scholarships to students who are participating in study away/abroad activities as part of their coursework at the College of Nursing. Preference shall go to student(s) who has never had the opportunity to travel and/or has an interest in pursuing a professional career that includes service to underserved populations.
Available for: BSN CNL
$1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a nursing student who is persistent in their journey to become a registered nurse.
Available for: CNL
$2,000
Established to support a Clinical Nurse Leader student who exemplifies academic achievement. This scholarship will be awarded by the CNL faculty.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The scholarship was established to help support first-generation nursing students.
Available for: BSN
$500
Established by MCG School of Nursing alumna, Dr. Jeannette Andrews, in honor of her aunt, Mrs. Joyce Grimaud, who inspired her to become a nurse. Mrs. Grimaud practiced nursing for 40 years in a variety of roles, including 26 years at the Augusta V.A. Hospital as a cardiovascular nurse. Mrs. Grimaud epitomizes both the "art" and "science" of nursing and is a highly recognized patient advocate. She has been an inspirational mentor to many nurses, nursing students, and other health professionals across this state. This award recognizes a BSN Senior who desires to become a cardiovascular nurse.
Available for: BSN CNL
$2,000
Established by MCG School of Nursing alumna Debbie Layman (BSN, 1978) to assist outstanding pre-licensure nursing students who have a desire to contribute to the Latino community and who are fluent in Spanish.
Available for: BSN
Varies
Mrs. Whitehead was an ardent supporter of education, and she gave generously to many educational institutions during her life. The Office of Financial Aid awards this scholarship once a year to deserving female students with financial need.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The Lillian D. Wald Community Nursing Clinical Practice Award was established in 1984 to honor an outstanding senior BSN student for clinical practice in community nursing. This award is given to a student nominated by a faculty member who oversaw you in your community clinical. They must address how your practice reflects the definition and role of public health/community nurses as defined by the American Public Health Association.
Available for: BSN CNL
$1,250
Established in 2009, to honor Lois and Lucy Lampkin, residents of Athens, Georgia, for first-year BSN and CNL students enrolled on the Athens Campus who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and service to others.
Available for: BSN CNL
$1,000
The Lore Rogers Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Lore Rogers, who devoted her life to the care of those in need. Specializing in burn nursing, her influence was not limited to Augusta, Georgia, but extended throughout her many medical mission trips and always displayed a genuine love for others. This award is given to a student who plans to pursue a career in burn nursing and/or has demonstrated commitment to mission work.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
Established in 2007, by Dr. Lucy Marion, former College of Nursing dean, in memory of her loving grandmother. The scholarship recognizes a senior BSN student who demonstrates strong clinical skills, displays dedication to excellence in nursing practice, and demonstrates financial need.
Available for: DNP PhD
$2,000
Established in November 1992 in tribute to Marilyn Chew Lunn, who served on the College of Nursing faculty from 1975 to 1981. The recipient of the award will demonstrates outstanding leadership in either nursing education or clinical nursing practice.
Available for: BSN
$1,500
The Marion English Broome BSN Scholarship is awarded to a BSN student who demonstrates financial need and pays out-of-state tuition.
Available for: CNL
$1,000
Established in 2016 by former College of Nursing alumnae, Dr. Pamela Cromer and Ms. Debbie Layman, to award an outstanding Clinical Nurse Leader student.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$750
Provide scholarships to minority students in the College of Nursing at Augusta University.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
Varies
Scholarships will be awarded based on merit or need as determined by the CON Scholarship Committee and the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The Naomi A. Monge Nursing Scholarship is awarded to a rising BSN student who completed their freshman and sophomore years at Augusta University or entering freshman admitted to the Nursing Scholars Program who demonstrated high academic performance and has the potential for strong leadership in nursing.
Available for: BSN
Varies
If you are already in or plan to attend Nursing School, the Nurse Candidate Program (NCP) is a financial assistance program for students enrolled in a baccalaureate nursing program. Upon graduation you will have the honor of serving our country and treating of service members, veterans, and family members as a Commissioned Officer. Navy Medicine mission is to continue to provide quality care to our service members, veterans and family members. You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself personally and professionally as a Navy Nurse. Opportunities for further education available, so if you are interested in becoming a Perioperative Nurse, ER, Critical Care, Labor and delivery or any other specialty let the Navy assist with that. Now is the time to build the foundation for your success!
Available for: BSN
$1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a nursing student nominated by the Scholarship Committee.
Available for: BSN
$1,500
The Otto and Marguerite Mertins Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established by Augusta University Allen W. Edmunds in 2009 in memory of his grandparents and in honor of the nurses who cared for them. This award is given to a senior BSN student who demonstrates a desire to work with the geriatric population and is deserving of financial assistance.
Available for: BSN CNL
$1,000
This scholarship is awarded to a nursing student who supports the priorities of the Dean of the College of Nursing.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP
$1,000
The Ralph and Harriet H. McAfee Military Nursing Scholarship Endowment was established in 2010 by Col. Gayle McAfee Wooding (BSN, 1977) in memory and honor of her parents. The scholarship will be given to an undergraduate student pursuing a BSN degree. Priority will be given to a student who plans to pursue an Army Direct Commission following graduation, as an Army nurse; a student who is the direct descendant of a member of the Military order of the Purple Heart; a student who wishes to pursue a nursing career in any branch of the military; and/or a student with immediate family active in any branch of the military.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP
$1,000
Established by Rhonda and Lloyd Graybeal to recognize a senior BSN, senior DNP, or senior DNP/PNP student who demonstrates academic excellence, the pursuit of excellence in Pediatric Nursing and a commitment to practice nursing in the Children’s Hospital of Georgia.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP
$1,000
Recipient(s) of the Rural Nursing Scholarship Award must be from a rural area or plan to work in healthcare in a rural area as defined by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$1,000
The Ruth Vande Velde Mullins Endowed Fund for graduate students was established by David and Michael Mullins in memory of their mother, who graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from MCG in 1975, as a non-traditional student. She devoted many years of her life to nursing education. Preference will be given to a non-traditional student who will pursue a career in nursing education.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$1,000
Leilee P. Ault was a founding faculty member of the School of Nursing and served in various capacities during her distinguished 32-year career. Ms. Ault's believed that a nursing student should be involved in school, professional and community activities. To honor Ms. Ault and the tremendous contribution she made to the School of Nursing and its students, the Alumni Association established an award in her honor. The College of Nursing Alumni Association Board will select one undergraduate and one graduate student who demonstrates involvement in Augusta University, the community, professional committees, and who has strong leadership experience. The students selected will be recognized at the CON Fall Scholarship Ceremony and the Spring CON Alumni Event.
Available for: BSN
$20,000
The Shirley M. Schiffer Pediatric Nursing Scholarship was established by Mr. Edwin Schiffer in memory of his wife, Mrs. Shirley Schiffer, who dedicated her life to caring for children and others. This scholarship is given to a junior BSN nursing student who plans to specialize in pediatric nursing.
Available for: BSN
$1,500
Established by MCG School of Nursing alumna Judy Hodnett in 2007, in honor of her mother, Mrs. Sibyl Bickers Hodnett, a retired nurse who has inspired many others.
Available for: PhD
$1,000
The Stelling Leadership Award was established by Dr. Elizabeth NeSmith and her mother, Mrs. Martha Stelling Hawkins, in honor of their grandmother/mother, Mrs. Marguerite Stark Stelling. As Vice President of the Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs, Director of the Junior Section, and Women’s Editor of the Augusta Chronicle, Mrs. Stelling was an inspirational leader to all women in the 1940’s and 50’s and her legacy continues today. This scholarship will be awarded to early career PhD students within the College of Nursing with preference given to BSN to PhD students. The recipient(s) must show leadership potential, as scholarly leadership development is the intent. This award will be used to support dissertation aims, National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) aims, and to fund or supplement the cost of presenting at a national research focused conference such as the American Association of Nursing (AACN) conference. If not presenting, recipient is expected to create a professional abstract worthy of presentation. Recipient must write a review upon return from the conference to present to the PhD program director for dissemination among classmates.
Available for: BSN CNL DNP PhD
$1,000
Dr. Stoney, a prominent local black physician, opened in 1909 the Stoney Nurses Home to house students of the Lamar School of Nursing. The Lamar School was one of the first nursing schools for blacks in the South which trained students for work at the Lamar Hospital which opened in 1895 for black patients. This scholarship provides tuition support for nursing students from groups underrepresented in nursing in pursuit of academic excellence.
Available for: BSN
$1,000
The Trailblazer Award was established in 2010 by a dedicated group of "trailblazing" African American alumnae. This need-based award recognizes a BSN nursing student who by their significant, unique visionary efforts, desires to have a profound impact in healthcare or their community, and in doing so blazes a trail for others to follow.
Available for: BSN
$1,250
This award was established by Mrs. Judy Black, a registered nurse and wife of an alumnus of the Medical College of Georgia. The award is given to up to four baccalaureate students who are high achieving, persistent in their education, and deserving of financial assistance.
Available for: BSN CNL
$500
This scholarship was established by Dr. Lisa Prince-Clark in memory of Mrs. Yolanda Coar who was an exceptional Nurse Manager at Augusta University Medical Center who lost her life to COVID. This scholarship recognizes a student who has demonstrated caring and compassionate care in the Medical-Surgical Clinical Setting.
