School of Nursing Graduate Scholarships
Scholarship funds established by the School of Nursing are intended to supplement other University-level sources, and may be awarded based on a variety of factors, including donor-directed criteria, merit, or merit paired with demonstrated financial need. Scholarship funds do not require repayment, and may be awarded for one or more years.
Graduate Merit-Based Scholarships
The School of Nursing reserves funds for graduate students who have demonstrated exemplary academic achievement. Students may be nominated for this funding by School of Nursing faculty conducting admissions interviews, and/or the Office of Student Academic and Multicultural Services (OSAMS) staff as part of the recruiting process. Since all graduate students are automatically included in the award evaluation process, there is no separate action required of students to be considered for this funding.
Master's merit scholarships are considered on a rolling basis (as admission applications are received), while PhD merit scholarships are awarded annually (prior to the beginning of the fall term). Graduate merit scholarships are awarded until available funds are depleted.
Other Scholarship Opportunities for Graduates
The School of Nursing has additional scholarship opportunities available to help defray the cost of tuition. There is an annual scholarship application process that must be completed in order to be considered for this supplemental funding.
First-year Master’s Students
First-year students are eligible to apply for scholarships prior to the start of their first term. Relevant information regarding the application process will be provided with the admission offer letter.
Returning Master’s Students and all PhD Students
Returning Master’s students and all PhD students are required to apply annually prior to the beginning of the next academic year. An email communication will be sent to graduate students to provide a link to the School of Nursing Supplemental Financial Support Application and information regarding associated deadlines.
New Research Investigator Awards for PhD Students
The Office of Doctoral and Postdoctoral Studies offers funding to School of Nursing doctoral students or candidates to help support their research-related expenses as new nurse investigators. There is an annual call in the winter for applicants to request the New Research Investigator Award.
Applicants must be enrolled as doctoral students or candidates with an approved proposal for either their first (N699) research project or their dissertation. An appointed faculty committee reviews each applicant’s research plan and considers the following criteria: the scientific merit of the research topic, the quality of the application, and whether other sources of funding are available. The student must adhere to specific application guidelines including an outline of the purpose and background of their study, their analysis plan, and the study’s budget/budget justification.
The number of awards and exact amount may vary each year depending upon available funding. For more information regarding the Research Investigator Award application process, application submission deadlines, and award information, please contact Dr. Susan Pressler, Associate Dean, Graduate Studies, at spressle@umich.edu or (734) 764-7188.
School of Nursing Alumni Society Scholarships
The Awards-Scholarship Committee of the Board of Governors administers a number of scholarships for which graduate-level students are invited to apply:
- School of Nursing Alumni Society ScholarshipOpen to all current undergraduate and graduate students. Evaluation criteria include academic achievement, financial need, and participation in community services.
- Shirley C. Titus Graduate ScholarshipOpen to current graduate students who earned their BSN at the University of Michigan. Evaluation criteria include academic achievement, financial need, and participation in community services that demonstrate leadership qualities.
Information regarding the School of Nursing Alumni Society Scholarships application process and applicable deadlines is communicated to students via email, typically in January or February of each calendar year. Any funding received is applied toward the recipient's tuition expenses for the next academic year.
