Next Generation Registered Nursing Scholarship Program
The Next Generation Registered Nursing (NGRN) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to children of eligible members who are working toward a degree in nursing. Students in the clinical phase of a full-time, two- or four-year college-based registered nursing program may be eligible for an annual scholarship of $2,750 for up to two years. NGRN Scholarship awards may be used to pay for things like books, personal expenses, transportation and tuition, as well as to reduce student loan balances. Recipients can also apply for up to $500 in reimbursement to help pay for a review class for the NCLEX.
The NGRN Scholarship Official Application and College Release Form can be requested by calling the Scholarship Office at (646) 473-8999 or emailing us at [email protected].
Eligibility Requirements
Members must:
- Be employed by an institution or facility that contributes to the 1199SEIU National Benefit Fund (NBF) or the 1199SEIU Greater New York (GNY) Child Care Fund;
- Be a Wage Class I or Eligibility Class I member; and
- Have received benefits for one year at a participating institution or facility. Please note that if the member’s eligibility changes after having received the scholarship application materials, the student may no longer be eligible for an award at the time the application is processed.
Student applicants must:
- Be a high school graduate or post-secondary school student and the child of an eligible 1199SEIU member;
- Be enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate college/university for the 2023–2024 academic year (fall 2023 and spring 2024 semesters);
- Be younger than 23 years of age as of September 1, 2023. Please note that a student turning 23 during the award year may be eligible for only a partial award;
- Apply for both state and federal aid each academic year;
- Not have already received the Next Generation Registered Nursing Scholarship for the maximum two years of payment; and
- Be in the clinical phase of a full-time, two- or four-year college-based registered nursing program.
Important Award Information
Automatic award renewals are not granted; scholarship recipients must reapply each year for consideration.
Please note: NGRN Scholarship recipients may receive an award for a maximum of two years.
Tax Statement
The NGRN Scholarship Program is part of the larger Joseph Tauber Scholarship Program (JTSP). According to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules and regulations, the Fund considers the JSTP benefit to be “taxable wages.” If a member’s child is awarded a scholarship, the value of the scholarship must be included on the member’s tax return when filing taxes the following year.
Contact Us
Email us at [email protected] or call us at (646) 473-8999.
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Your journey toward success starts by investing in yourself and a brighter future: Take the first step and apply for the Next Generation Registered Nursing Scholarship today!