Scholarships & Grants
The Deadline to apply for all other FNAMA Scholarship for this academic year has passed..
Please plan to gather supporting materials (reference letters, FAFSA reports, transcripts, etc.) BEFORE that date so that you can upload on time!
Friday, April 4, 2025
ANAMASS Awards and FNAMA Scholarship Gala
Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center
NEW SCHOLARSHIP
Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship
$5,000
DETAILS
The Edward R. Quigley Memorial Scholarship was established by Susan LaRocco, PhD MBA RN FNAP, ANAMASS member, in memory of her husband. The $5,000 scholarship can only be applied to tuition and fees.
This Scholarship is for men pursuing a 12–18-month second degree Accelerated Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (ABSN). .Applicants must reside and/or plan to practice in Massachusetts;. Applicant must demonstrate a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale upon application AND Completion of 1st semester in ABSN program by May 30, 2025.
FNAMA
JOyce L. Wolf
Scholarship
$5,000
DETAILS
The Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts Joyce L. Wolf Scholarship is for candidates pursuing a 12-18 month Accelerated Baccalaureate of Science degree in Nursing. The $5.000 scholarship can only be applied to tuition and fees.
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You must reside in Massachusetts and plan to attend a MA state-approved school of nursing, and must demonstrate a minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale upon application.
2025 application DEADLINE
DECEMBER 1, 2024
FNAMA
Scholarship to Advance Diversity in Nursing
$2,500
DETAILS
The Foundation for Nursing Advancement in Massachusetts Scholarship to Advance Diversity in Nursing is for a student who has matriculated as a degree candidate and is enrolled either part-time or full-time in a baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral degree program in nursing accredited by NLN-AC or CCNE. The $2,500 scholarship can only be applied to tuition and fees.
You must reside and/or practice in Massachusetts and must not have been a recipient of an FNAMA or ANAMASS Scholarship or Award in previous two years. ​
RUTH LANG FITZGERALD memorial scholarship
Up to $1,000
DETAILS
This scholarship is to be given to a member of the American Nurses Association Massachusetts to pursue an area of interest or special project that will be beneficial to the member and/or the Association. The Scholarship may be used to attend an educational conference or some other educational activity. It may also be used for participation in a humanitarian aide project.
Sandra M. Reissour Memorial Scholarship for Nurses Practicing in Professional Development
Up to $500
DETAILS
Sandra Reissour was a founding member of the American Nurses Association Massachusetts, and also volunteered for many years with nurses in continuing education. This scholarship in the amount of up to $500.00 is to be given to a nurse that exemplifies dedication to nursing continuing education. The ideal candidate shows their dedication to and development of professional education in nursing.