Nursing Education Scholarship Program 2025

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) administers the Nursing Education Scholarship Program (NESP). If you have Inquiries about the program can be directed to ISAC at isac.studentservices@illinois.gov or 800.899.4722. The Scholarship was created to raise the number of nurses available for employment in Illinois by offering scholarships to overcome financial barriers to education. It also offers financial assistance to qualified students who are pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, a hospital-based diploma in nursing, a baccalaureate degree in nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing.

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Nursing Education Scholarship Program – Overview

Eligibility Criteria:

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• Must be a resident of Illinois for at least one year;
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States;
• Must be enrolled in or accepted for admission to a nursing program in Illinois that is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation or the Illinois Board of Higher Education.
• Must show financial need based on the applicant’s Student Aid Report;

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Study Details:

Area of Study:

• Nursing
• Healthcare

Country:

• United States

Application Process:

Here’s what you must submit besides your application.

• A scholarship application
• A copy of your enrollment or acceptance letter to an approved school’s nursing program
• A copy of your Illinois driver’s license or State-issued identification card;
• A copy of your birth certificate, or documentation for residency.
• Your latest official transcripts 
• Your current Student Aid Report (SAR) from your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• A copy of your current Illinois nursing license (if applicable);
• A copy of any previous nursing certificate, diploma, or degree earned
• Your signed Confirmation and Release form

Nursing Education Scholarship Program Timeline:

Number of Years of Scholarship Funding:

Selection Process:

The selection committee will consider the applications based on application forms, grade transcripts, student aid reports, acceptance letters, and proof of Illinois residence and U.S. citizenship/permanent residence.

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