Accelerated BSN Scholarship Application

This scholarship application is for applicants of the Accelerated BSN program starting May 2026 (projected graduation term Spring 2027). Any awarded scholarships will be split into three payments and awarded for the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, & Spring 2027 semesters. If you have any questions, please contact the School of Nursing Scholarships Team at scholarships@nursing.wisc.edu

Award
Varies
Organizations
School of Nursing
Deadline
10/27/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe your academic and professional goals in nursing, including how you hope to impact the profession. (250 words or less)
  2. The mission of the School of Nursing is to develop leaders for the profession and society - we make discoveries, enhance systems, and improve health through research, education, and practice. Describe how your academic and professional goals align with our mission. (250 words or less)
  3. Are you interested in working with patients with chronic illness and/or disability?
  4. If you are interested in working with patients with chronic illness and/or disability, please describe your interest in 150 words or less.
  5. Are you a current employee of UW-Health?
  6. Do you intend to practice nursing in Wisconsin after graduation?
  7. If you do intend to practice nursing in Wisconsin, would you be willing to sign a commitment letter agreeing to practice nursing in the State of Wisconsin for at least three (3) years of full-time service after graduation?
  8. Are you interested in and/or do you intend to practice nursing in a rural area of Wisconsin?
  9. If you are interested in and/or intend to practice nursing in a rural area of Wisconsin, please describe your interest in 150 words or less.
  10. Are you from a rural Wisconsin community with a population of fewer than 20,000 people?
  11. If you are from a rural Wisconsin community with a population of fewer than 20,000 people, provide the name of the town and county, and the population (e.g., Brillion, Calumet County, 3,100).
  12. Are you receiving financial assistance for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year, specifically grants and/or scholarships, that do not need to be repaid?
  13. If you are receiving financial assistance for the Fall 2025-Spring 2026 academic year in the form of grants and/or scholarships, what is the amount and source of the aid?
  14. What is your current unpaid student loan debt? Please only include your own educational loan debt unless you are legally married, in which case you may also include your spouse's educational debt. Enter "0" for none.
  15. Are you a first-generation college student? A first-generation student does not have any parent(s)/legal guardian(s) who have completed a 4-year college or university degree.
  16. Are you a dependent student? Generally speaking, students who are under 24, unmarried, without children, non-military, claimed on their parents'/legal guardians' tax forms, and/or are living with their parents/legal guardians are considered dependent students.
  17. What is your total family household income? If you are a dependent student, list income from your entire family in the household (not just the student's income). If you are an independent student, please list income from your entire independent household.
  18. How many members are there in your household? If you are a dependent student, please include yourself, your parent(s)/guardian(s), and your parents'/guardians' other dependent children. If you are an independent student, please include yourself, your spouse/partner, and any dependent children.
  19. How many members of your household, including yourself, will be enrolled at a college or university during the upcoming academic year?
  20. We would like to ensure we have a complete picture of your financial needs. Please provide additional relevant information that affects your need for financial assistance. Within your comfort level, please be as detailed as possible.
  21. If I receive a scholarship, I understand that my email contact information will be shared with the UW-Foundation. Please contact the Office of Academic Affairs if you have any concerns.
  22. If I receive a scholarship, I understand that I will be required to write a thank-you note and complete a student profile for scholarship donors.
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