Nurses Scholarship

Since 1983, the Nurses Foundation of Racine has provided scholarships to nursing students who live and/or work in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County. Our goal is to support nursing education in providing excellent community and patient care. The scholarships are funded by the Foundation, memorial gifts from families of loved ones, physicians, and various organizations and businesses.

Scholarship Criteria for Eligibility

The scholarship will be granted regardless of race, sex, age, or national origin.

  1. The applicant must be a resident of or be employed in healthcare in Racine, Kenosha, or Walworth County.
  2. The student must be accepted into an NLN (National League of Nursing), or a CCNE (Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education) accredited nursing program.
  3. The applicant has completed at least one nursing course in the nursing curriculum (not a prerequisite course).
  4. The applicant must be a student in good standing.
  5. The application must be completed by the due date. This includes all information requested on the application form.
    • A completed application.
    • Letters of reference. It is your responsibility to follow up with the individuals writing the letters to ensure they are received by the due date.
    • A school transcript. A copy of unofficial transcript is acceptable.

Instructions for Scholarship Applicant

The applicant must submit two (2) signed letters of recommendation. One from a Nursing Instructor and one from your employer. It is your responsibility that letters are received electronically or postmarked by the application due date.

If letters are not submitted electronically, mail to:
Nurses Foundation of Racine, Inc.
P.O. Box 323
Caledonia, WI 53126

A transcript from your school that can be submitted electronically. A copy of unofficial transcript is acceptable.

The completed application form, including a personal essay on why you chose nursing as a career and why you deserve to receive a scholarship, transcript, and letters of recommendation.

All applicants will be notified of scholarship status within 60 days. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

Scholarship Form - New Applicants

Scholarship Form - Re-Applications