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Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Social Media Tips for Scholarship Applicants
Scholarships can make a meaningful difference in helping you manage the cost of your
education. As more scholarship providers use online tools in their review process,
it is important to be mindful of how your public online presence may reflect who you
are and what matters to you.
The tips below are meant to help you feel confident, prepared, and informed as you
apply.
Be Honest and Authentic
Always complete your scholarship application honestly and thoughtfully. Some providers
may review publicly available information online to learn more about applicants. Being
consistent across your application and your online presence helps build trust and
shows integrity.
Showcase Your Strengths
Your social media presence can be a positive extension of your story. Posts that reflect
your interests, goals, achievements, and community involvement can highlight your
strengths and personality. Scholarship providers often appreciate seeing genuine examples
of creativity, leadership, and communication.
Take Time to Review Your Profiles
Before applying, it is a promising idea to review your public profiles and remove
content that could be misunderstood or reflect poorly on you. Even small updates—like
adjusting privacy settings or removing outdated posts—can help ensure your online
presence represents you in the best light.
Mailing Information for Scholarship Awards
If a scholarship award is sent by mail, it may be mailed to the address below:
Attn: Accounting
95 South State Street
Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84111 1761
Internal Scholarships
President’s Future of Nursing Scholarship
The Future of Nursing Scholarship aims to support aspiring nurses in their journey
to becoming competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. This scholarship
is designed for individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential,
and a commitment to serving their communities. By providing financial support, the
Future of Nursing Scholarship seeks to empower recipients to excel in their studies,
develop their skills, and make significant contributions to the healthcare field.
The President’s Future of Nursing Scholarship (FNS) is equivalent to 25% of tuition
charges for up to eight semesters. The award will automatically renew each semester
for eight semesters, provided the learner meets all qualifications. This scholarship
does not apply to repeat coursework. If the learner formally withdraws from the academic
program, the award will be forfeited, and the learner must reapply upon reentry.
Eligibility Requirements
Be a graduating high school senior with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
Engage in at least eight hours of community service every semester to remain eligible.
Maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for the award.
Enroll in Nightingale College’s BSN (Bachelor of Science in nursing) program full
time in the fall after high school graduation.
Application Platform
Scholarship Universe
Honors Future of Nursing Scholarship
The Future of Nursing Scholarship aims to support aspiring nurses in their journey
to becoming competent and compassionate healthcare professionals. This scholarship
is designed for individuals who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential,
and a commitment to serving their communities. By providing financial support, the
Future of Nursing Scholarship seeks to empower recipients to excel in their studies,
develop their skills, and make significant contributions to the healthcare field.
The Honors Future of Nursing Scholarship (FNS) is $250 per semester for eight semesters.
The award will automatically renew each semester for eight semesters, provided the
learner meets all qualifications. This scholarship does not apply to repeat coursework.
If the learner formally withdraws from the academic program, the award will be forfeited,
and the learner must reapply upon reentry.
Eligibility Requirements
Be a graduating high school senior with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
Receive passing citizenship grades.
Maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible for the award.
Enroll in Nightingale College’s BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) program full
time in the fall after high school graduation.
Application Platform
Scholarship Universe
Susan J. Jero Scholarship
The Susan J. Jero Resiliency Scholarship is named after an alum of Nightingale College
who exemplifies the power and determination that accompany resiliency. Susan Jero
has continuously shown a refusal to give up in the face of daunting adversity.
Eligibility Requirements
One (1) scholarship is awarded annually in the fall.
The award covers 100% of tuition charges for up to eight (8) semesters.
Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA each semester to remain eligible.
The award will automatically renew each semester for eight semesters, provided the
learner meets all qualifications.
The scholarship does not apply to repeat coursework.
If the recipient formally withdraws from the academic program, they forfeit the current
scholarship and must reapply upon reentry.
A term GPA of 3.0 is required to maintain scholarship eligibility. If the term GPA
falls below this threshold, the scholarship will be suspended, and the recipient will
be responsible for tuition charges until a 3.0 term GPA is achieved again within the
eight-semester scholarship period.
Application Platform
Scholarship Universe
Additional Requirements
By accepting the scholarship, the recipient agrees to attend the graduation ceremony.
The recipient agrees to be a mentor to others in their community in need once they
become a nurse.
The recipient will also be an active member of Nightingale College’s alumni community.
Internal Scholarships: Military and Veterans
Joining Forces Scholarship
View Joining Forces Website
The Joining Forces Scholarship is designed to assist service members and veterans
in achieving educational and professional goals.
The Joining Forces Scholarship cannot be combined with any other College scholarships
or tuition waivers. Learners must request the JFS by submitting the application below
and all required supporting documentation to Funding Management
(scholarshipsuccess@nightingale.edu)
prior to the expiration of the add/drop period in the semester in which JFS is first
requested. In addition, active duty service members and spouses of active duty service
members must provide proof of continued eligibility prior to the expiration of the
add/drop period in every semester for which JFS is requested. JFS is not applied retroactively.
Please ensure that you meet the application requirements. Candidates who do not meet
the requirements will not be considered for the scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be an active duty or reserve member of the U.S. Uniformed Services, or
Must be an honorably discharged or retired veteran, or
Must be spouses of an active duty or reserve member of the U.S. Uniformed Services,
and
Must enroll in a degree program at the College and maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade
point average (GPA) per semester.
Qualifying recipients are required to verify eligibility
each semester
to receive an award for that specific semester.
Verification Documents
If your verification documents conflict with your military status this can affect
the amount that you receive for the scholarship. Ensure that you turn in the correct
verification documents. Upon completion of the application below, a Funding Management
representative will contact you with a request for the needed documentation.
Active duty or reserve member of the U.S. Uniformed Services
LES (most recent)
Honorably discharged or retired veteran
Form DD214 (most recent)
Spouse of an active duty or reserve member of the U.S. Uniformed Services
Military proof of marriage (record of emergency data Form DD 93 recent orders, beneficiary
policy Form DD 1172-2, etc.)
Most recent copy of spouse’s LES
Scholarship Information
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program Learners
Active duty, veteran, and spouses of active duty service member learners meeting the
eligibility requirements will receive a scholarship in the amount of $25 per semester
credit toward tuition at the College.
RN-to-BSN Program Learners
Beginning in the Fall 2019 Semester, all active duty, veteran, and spouses of active
duty service member learners meeting the eligibility requirements will receive a scholarship
in the amount of $25 per semester credit toward tuition at the College.
Note: Only active duty and reserve members of the U.S. Uniformed Services, who are
nonmatriculated learners, will receive a scholarship bringing the tuition down to
$250 per semester credit in the following GE courses only: COM 301, ENG 120, HUM 110,
MAT 100, PSY 201, and SOC 220.
Joining Forces Scholarship (JFS) Application
The Joining Forces Scholarship (JFS) is designed to assist service members and veterans
in achieving educational and professional goals. The scholarship will be applied during
financial aid (FA) packaging process. The Joining Forces Scholarship cannot be combined
with any other college scholarships or tuition waivers.
Learners must request the JFS by submitting an application and all required supporting
documentation to Funding Management
(scholarshipsuccess@nightingale.edu)
prior to the expiration of the add/drop period in the semester in which JFS is first
requested. In addition, active duty service members and spouses of active duty service
members must provide proof of continued eligibility prior to the expiration of the
add/drop period in every semester for which JFS is requested. JFS is not applied retroactively.
All other learners will be charged tuition per credit.
Nightingale Foundation Scholarships
Nightingale Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization, with a mission to provide
Nightingale College’s nursing students with resources needed for attending and completing
their academic programs. Nightingale Foundation is a separate business organization
from Nightingale College. The Foundation remains committed to partnering with the
College because of its strong vision, mission, and values that reflect the purpose
of the Foundation. The College’s programs also are uniquely designed to serve the
communities that need greater access to nursing education.
Scholarships available include:
FNP Scholarship Fund
Shneyder & Kirk Reaching the Impossible Scholarship Fund
Utah Economic Nursing Scholarship Fund
Bittner Scholarship Fund
New funds are added regularly. To learn more about each individual scholarship fund's
eligibility, criteria, and how to apply, please visit the Nightingale Foundation website
below.
Nightingale Foundation's Scholarships
External Scholarship Links
Explore More Ways to Fund Your Education!
A world of scholarship opportunities exists beyond what the College offers—and we’re
here to help you tap into it. We’ve curated a list of external scholarships to kickstart
your search, but don’t stop there! We encourage you to keep exploring on your own
as well.
If you have questions or need help reviewing your applications or essays, our Funding
Management team is just an email away at
scholarshipsuccess@nightingale.edu
Pro tip:
No scholarship is too small. Every dollar adds up, and the more opportunities you
apply for, the better your chances of success!"
Scholarship Databases:
Bold.org
At
bold.org
, they want to “Fight student debt by building alongside students and donors, moving
quickly, and taking ownership as part of a global remote team.”  They have a wide
variety of scholarships, especially for nursing students and other categories as well.
CareerOneStop
- Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and has a scholarship search tool, job-search
function, and other helpful career resources.
ScholarshipOwl
- Recommended by the NSPA (National Scholarship Providers Association). This is a
scholarship search engine similar to Scholarship Universe and free to use.
FastWeb
- Your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid, and more.
Scholly
Scholarships by Sallie
SM
- Scholarship Search is the free way to get access to more than six million college
scholarships worth up to $30 billion.
Scholarships.com
- Search over 3.7 million college scholarships and grants worth about $19 billion
in financial aid to help you pay for college.
Scholarship Opportunities:
11 Best Scholarships for Medical Students
If you’re looking for
ways to pay for medical school
, scholarships are the best place to start. When you earn a scholarship, that’s free
money that you won’t have to repay after graduation. Listed below are the 12 best
scholarship programs for medical education.
Unigo Education Matters Scholarship
Submit an online written response to the question: “What would you say to someone
who thinks education doesn’t matter, or that college is a waste of time and money?”
(250 words or less)
Award Amount: $5,000
Bridging the Dream Scholarship from the Sallie Mae Fund
The Sallie Mae Fund and Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are proud to offer 40
high school seniors up to $10,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic school
year.
BTD Scholarship Overview
Scholarship Universe
Scholarship Universe
is a scholarship-matching tool designed to help students find and apply for scholarships.
Here’s how it works:
Profile Creation
: Learners create an academic profile by answering a series of questions. These questions
help tailor scholarship recommendations based on their background, interests, and
qualifications.
Matching
: The platform matches learners to both internal (from the university) and external
scholarships.
Easy Application
: Once matched, learners can apply directly through Scholarship Universe. The application
process is safe, secure, and accessible 24/7.
Tailored Recommendations
: Scholarship Universe suggests scholarships that align with the learners' profiles,
streamlining the process and keeping them on track toward scholarship success.
Scholarship Universe
Find Hidden Tuition Assistance
Scholarship opportunities may be closer than you think. Be sure to check:
Your employer – Many Employers offers tuition reimbursement or scholarships.
Community groups or churches – Organizations like Rotary, Lions Club, VFW, YMCA, and
others often support students.
Cultural or heritage organizations – Many provide education funding for members.
Local Chamber of Commerce – Often partners with businesses to support local learners.
Tip: Ask questions, many scholarships are not widely advertised.
Every dollar helps. Take a few minutes to explore these options!