Western Carolina University

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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.

Prospective Nursing Students

If you are a prospective nursing student, we recommend 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:

North Carolina Foundation for Nursing

Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

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.

Sharon Jacques Nursing Scholarship
The Sharon Jacques Nursing Scholarship is available for outstanding students currently enrolled in the RN to BSN Program.

Scholarship Opportunities for Undergraduate and Graduate Students

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

Mission Health System Scholarship
The College of Health and Human Sciences at Western Carolina University has established a fund for student support through the generous gift of Mission Health System of Asheville, North Carolina. The purpose of this fund is to increase the number of qualified health and allied health care providers in and beyond the western North Carolina region. The fund supports scholarships for students demonstrating exceptional academic merit/promise and/or financial need. Click here to read more about the various Mission Health System Scholarship opportunities for current and prospective undergraduate and graduate nursing students.

WCU Graduate School Funding Sources
The Graduate School offers a variety of funding sources for current and prospective graduate students. Click here to review the current Graduate School Funding Sources, such as fellowships, grants, awards, and graduate assistantships.