Incoming Students
Scholarships for Undergraduate Pre-Licensure Students
School of Nursing Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Although tuition and fees at Western’s School of Nursing are considerably lower than those at most comparable institutions, students often need and are encouraged to apply for scholarships and other assistance.

Incoming Students

If you are an incoming student, we recommend that you contact hospitals in your area and other community foundations that award scholarships. You cannot apply for our internal nursing scholarships until you are admitted to the university and enrolled in the WCU School of Nursing. We also recommend you contact the following organizations for information on financial aid:

NC Nurse Scholars, available from the CFNC Career Center (click on “Nursing Careers”)

North Carolina Foundation for Nursing

Scholarships for Undergraduate Pre-Licensure Students

Updates about the CFNC Nurse Scholars Program and the Nurse Education Scholarship Loan Program will be posted soon!

Employer Scholarships
Many health care providers offer scholarships for current employees or nursing students who plan to work at their facilities following graduation.  Students are encouraged to inquire with employers in their area concerning these opportunities.

Military Opportunities
Nursing students planning to pursue a career with the military should contact service branch recruiters concerning scholarships and financial aid.

School of Nursing Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Sharon Jacques Nursing Scholarship - for outstanding currently enrolled RN to BSN students

Additional WCU Nursing scholarship information and opportunities will be posted soon!

Forgivable Education Loan Opportunity for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

The College Foundation of North Carolina is now offering the Forgivable Education Loan Program. Click here to visit the CFNC website and view the criteria.

Nursing School Scholarships
School scholarship funds have been established for WCU nursing program students demonstrating academic achievement and financial need. Click here to learn more about the various nursing scholarship resources. For additional information, contact the School of Nursing.