Two out of three Mizzou students receive some form of financial assistance. If a student qualifies, the financial aid package usually combines grants or scholarships, a low-interest loan, and an opportunity for on-campus employment. Other financing opportunities are available as follows:
Sinclair School of Nursing Scholarships
The Sinclair School of Nursing offers several nursing-specific scholarships for clinical nursing majors and graduate students. Scholarship numbers and amounts (usually $1,000 or more) vary from year to year. A call for applications and announcement of awards is made each year during the spring semester for the following academic year. Students are encouraged to complete both the FAFSA and the MU Annual Scholarship Application by Feb. 1 each year for the best chances at receiving a scholarship. New incoming graduate students have until June 15 to apply.
University of Missouri Scholarships
Mizzou also offers over 100 general scholarships through the Office of Student Financial Aid to students based on academic achievement and financial need, but other factors such as high school attended and hometown are also considered.
While most nursing-specific scholarships are limited to students currently enrolled in the clinical nursing and graduate programs, entering freshmen may be eligible for general scholarships through the MU Office of Financial Aid. To be considered for general scholarships, complete the general scholarship online application by Dec. 1.
External Opportunities
We frequently hear about external opportunities that might be beneficial to our students. Students should check frequently as this is a fluid list that changes often. These are external opportunities that students need to directly make application for.
Loans
Loans require repayment and may or may not be based on financial need. There are several loans designated specifically for nursing students as well as general loans for both undergraduate and graduate students administered through the MU Office of Student Financial Aid.
Undergraduate Nursing Research Mentorships
The Ann Crowe Essig Undergraduate Nursing Research Mentorship Program supports undergraduate nursing students in gaining hands-on experience with faculty-led research. Designed to introduce students to the research process and inspire continued academic exploration, the program provides a paid internship funded by an endowment in either the Fall or Spring semester.
Graduate Program Specific Funding
Information regarding additional funding opportunities for graduate degrees can be found on their respective Mizzou Nursing Academic Program funding webpages.