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15 Graduate Nursing Scholarships for Georgia RNs

  • Georgia RNs interested in (or actively working toward) a graduate nursing degree might already meet the qualifications to apply for scholarships. 
  • Georgia tuition for an advanced nursing degree can cost up to $8,000 per year at public institutions. 
  • Check out these 15 scholarships for Georgia nurses who want to expand their knowledge and career opportunities

Charmaine Robinson

MSN-Ed, BSN, RN

July 10, 2025
Simmons University

Known for its subtropical climate and comfort foods, Georgia is home to 10.9 million residents, many of which have limited access to healthcare providers. Nine Georgia counties have no primary care provider at all, 18 have no family medicine physicians, 65 are without pediatricians, 82 without OB/GYNs, and 90 counties are without psychiatry physicians.  

Georgia RNs who advance their education to become APRNs can specialize in each of these fields, helping to alleviate the provider shortage in these regions. While the workplace may be a great place to start for tuition assistance, many nursing organizations offer scholarships to RNs pursuing graduate degrees. This applies to RNs with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) who want to go back for a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctorate Nurse Practitoner (DNP), Ph.D., or other nursing-related graduate degree. 

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

Georgia RNs

Georgia APRN Salary and Job Outlook 

NPs are well-employed in certain regions of Georgia. The Atlanta Sandy Springs/Roswell metropolitan area ranks among the Top 5 metropolitan areas in the U.S. with the highest employed NPs. The South Georgia nonmetropolitan area ranks in the top five nonmetropolitan areas with the highest employed NPs. Georgia NPs who are willing to relocate within the state may help fill the provider gap in the following counties, which have no physicians at all:  

  • Chattahoochee 
  • Echols 
  • Montgomery 
  • Schley 
  • Talbot 
  • Taliaferro 
  • Treutlen 
  • Turner 
  • Webster 

While the nurse midwife role isn’t as popular in Georgia (just over 300 employed), the state still ranks among the Top 5 states with the highest employed nurse midwives. These professionals average a salary of around $124,000 per year ($6,000 less than the national average). Georgia has about 1,230 employed nurse anesthetists averaging a salary of around $204,000 per year ($9,000 less than the national average). 

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. 

Keep in mind, 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 Georgia RNs interested in these roles as well. 

Georgia APRN Tuition Costs

Georgia RNs who desire to return to school might have good reason to follow through with their plans as Georgia is among the Top 10 states with the most affordable public college tuition. Additionally, Georgia ranks 11 out of 50 for states with the most affordable cost of living. Georgia tuition for graduate nursing programs can costs up to $8,000 per year at public institutions. Should you choose to attend a public school out of state as a Georgia 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. 

While these numbers can be intimidating, scholarships can cover some, if not all, costs of returning to school, especially if you apply for multiple. Keep in mind that some scholarship sponsors may require you to be a member of a nursing organization before you can apply. Fortunately, some membership dues are as low as $80 per year, and you’ll have access to other membership benefits like free continuing education credits, job boards, retailer discounts, and more. 

Georgia RNs

15 Scholarships for Georgia RNs

The state of Georgia offers RNs with graduate degrees four APRN licenses: NP, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist, and clinical nurse specialist (CNS) (or psychiatric/mental health CNS). If you’re interested in attending graduate school (or are already enrolled) and want to save on tuition, explore these 15 scholarships for Georgia RNs.  

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

Penny Maynard Memorial Scholarship 

Spillman-Bischoff Scholarship 

  • Sponsor: Georgia Association for Nursing Education 
  • Award: (amount unspecified) 
  • Deadline: November 
  • Eligibility: For Georgia residents enrolled in a graduate nursing program. Must have at least a 2.5 GPA and submit two letters of recommendation. Priority will be given to applicants attending institutions in Georgia and members of professional nursing organizations/associations. 
  • Details: https://gane.nursingnetwork.com/page/101381-gane-2025-scholarships-criteria-and-application  

Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia (GAPAN) /Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists, Nurses Scholarship

  • Sponsor: Georgia Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (GAPAN), Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists 
  • Award: (amount unspecified) 
  • Deadline: (unspecified) 
  • Eligibility: For RNs pursuing an advanced nursing degree. Must be currently employed in perianesthesia nursing (at least two years) and show dedication to the field. Must also be an active member of GAPAN and the American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) for at least two years from time of application. 
  • Details: https://gapan.nursingnetwork.com/page/46211-gapan-gsa-scholarship  

United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (UAPRN) Gwinnett/Forsyth Chapter Scholarship  

Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Marjorie Hogan Workforce Development Program Scholarship  

Kathryn Suggs Chance Leonard Scholarship  

  • Sponsor: Georgia Nurses Association 
  • Award: (amount unspecified) 
  • Deadline: May 
  • Eligibility: For applicants enrolled in an accredited master’s or doctorate nursing program in Georgia. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and submit two recommendations from a nursing faculty member or clinical supervisor. Priority will be given to applicants who plan to work in Georgia after graduation and those who are members of a professional nursing association in Georgia (Georgia Nurses Association, Georgia Association of Nursing Students, etc.). 
  • Details: https://georgianurses.nursingnetwork.com/page/99152-kathryn-suggs-chance-leonard-scholarship  

Warrick Dunn Charities’ Hear for Community Service Scholarship  

  • Sponsor: Warrick Dunn Charities’ Hearts for Community Service 
  • Award: $5,000 
  • Deadline: July 
  • Eligibility: For applicants enrolled in (or to be attending) a college degree program (including graduate degrees). Must have at least a 2.75 GPA, volunteer in the community, and reside in either Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, or Wisconsin. 
  • Details: https://wdc.org/hearts-for-community-scholarships/  

Elizabeth Burt Jeter Memorial Scholarship

Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists Scholarship

  • Sponsor: Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists, American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Foundation 
  • Award: $3,000 
  • Deadline: (unspecified) 
  • Eligibility: For Georgia residents enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia program. Must have completed at least three semesters as a full-time student. Additional scholarships are available.  
  • Details: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/education-grants-and-scholarships/foundation-scholarship  

Elizabeth Burt Jeter Scholarship 

George William Jeter Scholarship 

  • Sponsor: American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology Foundation 
  • Award: $3,000 
  • Deadline: (unspecified) 
  • Eligibility: For Georgia residents enrolled in an accredited nurse anesthesia program. Also available to applicants (not from Georgia) who are enrolled in an accredited program in Georgia. Must demonstrate financial need. Additional scholarships are available.  
  • Details: https://www.aana.com/resident-hub/education-grants-and-scholarships/foundation-scholarship  

Veterans Affairs Health Professionals Scholarship Program 

  • Sponsor: U.S. 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 Georgia VA or any other VA location in the U.S. 
  • Details: https://vacareers.va.gov/job-news-advice/apply-influential-va-scholarship-programs/  

Kenneth Law Scholarship 

  • Sponsor: Southern States Correctional Association (SSCA) 
  • Award: up to $1,000 (multiple) 
  • Deadline: April 
  • Eligibility: For applicants accepted into an accredited bachelor’s or graduate degree program applicable to the field of criminal justice, rehabilitation, social services, or a related field (correctional nurses may consider applying). May be a full- or part-time student. Must be an SSCA member (or spouse of a SSCA member). The SSCA has 14 membership states, one of which is Georgia. 
  • Details: https://www.sscaweb.org/awards  

Nurses Organization of Veteran Affairs Scholarship

  • Sponsor: Nurses Organization of Veteran Affairs (NOVA) 
  • Award: $1,500 to $3,000 (multiple) 
  • Deadline: May 
  • Eligibility: For applicants enrolled in an accredited nursing program (includes graduate programs) who have completed at least one semester of the program. Must be current, full- or part-time employee of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) (may be a Georgia VA or any other VA location). Applicant must also be a current NOVA member (for at least one year prior to date of application). 
  • Details: https://www.vanurse.org/page/EducationScholarships  

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/  

 

Georgia RNs

The Bottom Line

For Georgia 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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