14 Graduate Nursing Scholarships for New Hampshire RNs

• New Hampshire tuition for an advanced nursing degree can cost up to $17,000 per year at public institutions. 
• If you’re a New Hampshire RN interested in (or actively working toward) a graduate nursing degree, you may already meet the qualifications to apply for scholarships. 
• Check out these 14 scholarships for New Hampshire nurses who want to expand their knowledge and career opportunities. 

A bright future is on the horizon for New Hampshire RNs wishing to obtain an APRN license, particularly if working in certain regions of the state. Most New Hampshire APRNs (21%) work in Greater Manchester followed by the Capital area and Seacoast region. The highest concentration of New Hampshire APRNs who practice as primary care providers work in the Greater Nashua region. Over 100 NP jobs in New Hampshire open annually. 

If returning to school, the workplace might be a great place to start for tuition assistance, but many nursing organizations offer scholarships to RNs pursuing graduate degrees as well. This applies to RNs with an ADN or BSN who want to go back for an MSN, DNP, PhD, or other nursing-related graduate degree. 

If you’re an RN pursuing an advanced degree, learn about APRN salary and job outlook in New Hampshire, tuition costs, and scholarships.

New Hampshire APRN Salary and Job Outlook 

The highest employed APRN in New Hampshire are NPs, making an average salary of nearly $131,000 per year – comparable to that of the national average. The state employs about 1,900 NPs. Although not as popular, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists in New Hampshire make on average $129,000 and $240,000 per year, respectively.  

Nationally, APRN salaries include $126,000 for NPs, $130,000 for nurse midwives, and $213,000 for nurse anesthetists. APRN jobs in the U.S. are expected to grow 40% by 2033, which is much faster than the average growth rate of most jobs. 

Not every graduate nursing degree is an APRN degree. APRNs serve in advanced clinical roles and diagnose patients. Nurse educators, administrators, informaticists, researchers, clinical nurse leaders, and public health nurses may also hold graduate nursing degrees, but are not considered APRNs. Scholarships are available to New Hampshire RNs interested in these roles as well. 

New Hampshire APRN Tuition Costs

New Hampshire ranks 13 out of 50 for the most expensive states to live and its RNs have reason to hesitate returning to school. The state’s public college tuition is the second most expensive nationwide behind Vermont. New Hampshire’s tuition for graduate nursing programs can costs up to $17,000 per year at public institutions. Should you choose to attend a public school out of state as a New Hampshire resident, tuition costs can be even higher.  

These numbers do not reflect tuition costs at private institutions. Neither does it include costs for books, uniforms, and equipment for clinical training like stethoscopes, second-hand watches, and pen lights. The costs can add up pretty quickly. 

While these numbers can be intimidating, scholarships can cover some if not all costs of returning to school, especially if you apply for multiple ones. Keep in mind that some scholarship sponsors may require you to be a member of a nursing organization before you can even apply. Fortunately, some membership dues are as low as $150 per year and you’ll have access to other membership benefits like free continuing education credits, job boards, discounts on retailers, and more. 

14 Scholarships for New Hampshire RNs 

Like most other states, New Hampshire offers its RNs the option to apply for APRN licensure through the Board of Nursing as an NP, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, and clinical nurse specialist (psychiatric/ mental health only). If you’re interested in attending graduate school (or are already enrolled) and want to save money on tuition costs for the rest of your academic enrollment, explore these 14 scholarships for New Hampshire RNs.  

Visit each sponsor’s website to confirm deadlines, eligibility, and monetary awards. Most scholarships are offered annually so mark your calendars! 

Claire Martin Memorial Scholarship 

• Sponsor: New Hampshire Nurse Practitioner Association 
• Award: (amount varies) (multiple) 
• Deadline: August 
• Eligibility: For New Hampshire residents enrolled in (or accepted into) an accredited advanced practice nursing program. Must submit a letter of recommendation from an instructor or a current employer and a 250-word essay. 
• Details: https://www.nhnpa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=82:application&catid=20:site-content&Itemid=162  

Mary C. Manning Scholarship

• Sponsor: Breathe® New Hampshire 
• Award: (amount not specified) 
• Deadline: September 
• Eligibility: For New Hampshire residents enrolled in (or accepted into) a degree program in nursing, public health, or respiratory therapy (includes graduate degrees). Must submit one reference letter. 
• Details: https://www.breathenh.org/resources/scholarship 

Cindy Prescott Memorial Scholarship

• Sponsor: New Hampshire School Nurses Association (NHSNA) 
• Award: (amount not specified) 
• Deadline: April 
• Eligibility: For New Hampshire school nurses pursuing a nursing-related degree. Must be a NHSNA member (for at least two years) and currently active as a school nurse. 
• Details: https://nhsna.wildapricot.org/Scholarships  

New Hampshire Nurses Association Scholarship

• Sponsor: New Hampshire Nurses Association 
• Award: $1,500 
• Deadline: September 
• Eligibility: For applicants enrolled in a BSN, MSN, or doctorate program. Must be an NHNA member in good standing. 
• Details: https://nhnurses.nursingnetwork.com/page/98232-2024-nhna-scholarship-opportunities  

New Hampshire Charitable Foundation Scholarship

• Sponsor: New Hampshire Charitable Foundation 
• Award: (unspecified amount) 
• Deadline: April 
• Eligibility: For applicants enrolling in a master’s, Ph.D. or other advanced degree programs. Priority given to applicants with financial need. Must submit a letter of recommendation. 
• Details: https://www.nhcf.org/how-can-we-help-you/apply-for-a-scholarship/  

New Hampshire Long Term Care Foundation Scholarship

• Sponsor: New Hampshire Long Term Care Foundation 
• Award: (unspecified amount) 
• Deadline: June 
• Eligibility: For applicants enrolled in (or accepted into) a college degree program to advance their long-term care career (may include programs in nursing, allied health, and business administration, among others). Must be a current employee working in a long-term care facility in New Hampshire (includes residential care facilities and nursing facilities). Must submit a letter of recommendation. 
• Details: https://ltcf.nhhca.org/scholarships/  

New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists Scholarship 

• Sponsor: New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists, American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Foundation 
• Award: $3,000 
• Deadline: (unspecified) 
• Eligibility: For applicants who have completed at least 12 months of a nurse anesthesia program at a school in the New England area (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont). Additional scholarships are available.  
• Details: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/education-grants-and-scholarships/foundation-scholarship  

New England Region Educational Scholarship

• Sponsor: New England Region of the WOCN® (Certified Wound, Ostomy and /or Continence Nurses) Society 
• Award: (unspecified amount) 
• Deadline: October 
• Eligibility: For current WOCN nurses pursuing an MSN, doctoral degree, or certification as an NP or clinical nurse specialist. Must be a member of the New England Region of the WOCN® Society and must join one of the organization’s committees (with a commitment for at least one year). Applicants must be either employed in the New England region as a WOCN nurse or willing to do so after graduation. Must submit two letters of recommendation. 
• Details: https://www.newenglandwocn.org/scholarships  

Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Scholarship Program

• Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) 
• Award: (full ride) 
• Deadline: September 
• Eligibility: For applicants enrolled or accepted into a full-time accredited academic program in nursing (certified psychiatric NP or any MSN program). Award recipients will also receive a monthly $1,300 stipend to cover living expenses. Must commit to working full-time for the VA for at least two years after graduation. May work at a New Hampshire VA or any other VA location in the U.S. 
• Details: https://vacareers.va.gov/job-news-advice/apply-influential-va-scholarship-programs/  

American Association of Nurse Practitioners Scholarship Program

• Sponsor: American Association of Nurse Practitioners 
• Award: $2,500 to $5,000 
• Deadline: March 
• Eligibility: For RNs enrolled in an accredited NP program pursuing an MSN, DNP, or Ph.D. in nursing or a related field. Must have completed at least one semester of schooling at time of application. Must submit two recommendation letters. 
• Details: https://www.aanp.org/education/professional-funding-support/scholarships  

National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists Scholarships

• Sponsors: National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) and the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Institute 
• Award: up to $2,000 (multiple) 
• Deadline: June 
• Eligibility: For NACNS members enrolled in either a CNS graduate program or a critical care CNS graduate program. Applicants enrolled in a CNS program must have a passion for quality, safety, and clinical excellence. Applicants enrolled in a critical care CNS program must have a background in critical care, preferably holding critical care RN (CCRN) certification. Must submit two letters of recommendations. 
• Details: https://nacns.org/career-education/awards/  

National Health Services Corp Scholarship Program 

• Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration 
• Award: Varied amount (multiple awards) 
• Deadline: (unspecified) 
• Eligibility: For full-time NP and nurse midwife students enrolled in an accredited school. NP students must specialize in adult medicine, family medicine, geriatrics, primary care pediatrics, psychiatric mental health, or women’s health. All applicants must commit to working at least two years in rural, urban, and tribal communities (those with limited access to care) after graduation. 
• Details: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/eligibility-requirements  

QGenda – American Association of Colleges of Nursing Scholarship

• Sponsor: American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) 
• Award: $5,000 
• Deadline: February and October 
• Eligibility: For applicants enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs with at least a 3.5 GPA. Must submit one letter of recommendation.  
• Details: https://www.aacnnursing.org/foundation/scholarships/qgenda  

Nurses Educational Funds Scholarships

• Sponsor: Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. 
• Award: (unspecified amount) (multiple) 
• Deadline: February 
• Eligibility: For applicants enrolled in master’s and doctoral nursing programs who have completed at least 12 to 45 credits of schooling and have at least two semesters of study left. Must have at least a 3.6 GPA and submit three references. 
• Details: https://www.n-e-f.org/about-us/nef-scholarships.html  

The Bottom Line

For New Hampshire RNs, advancing your career is an excellent move, as the nursing industry has many areas of need. If finances are a determining factor for returning to school, consider applying for multiple scholarships. If lack of time is an issue, many nursing schools offer online, part-time programs, many of which are more affordable than traditional full-time programs. 

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