New Jersey League for Nursing

NJLN Scholarship Program


The NJLN proudly offers scholarships to assist our members who are entering the profession or continuing their education to pursue an advanced degree. In 2024, the NJLN will award over $114,000 in scholarships for all levels of nursing education, from practical nursing programs through doctoral degrees. The NJLN Scholarship Program offers $1,000 awards, and we are now accepting applications! Also, if applicable, consider applying for the $100,000 Dr. Maureen Sullivan Foley Memorial Scholarship Award

Please review the criteria and application information to verify eligibility for the NJLN Scholarship Awards Program before submitting. All submissions are made through our online application process; the application link is below. Deadline to Submit: Monday, September 9.




Currently not accepting applications, the due date to apply has past. 

NJLN Scholarship Program: Please review the scholarship criteria for eligibility before you apply.

To apply for this scholarship, you must be a current member of the New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN).

The NJLN will award these scholarships during our NJLN Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Awards Event on November 1, 2024, at the Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey in the amount of $1,000 each.

Please review the required information to submit. A helpful checklist is provided below for you to use to guide you through the process. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed or considered, so be sure to have all documents.


On November 1, 2024, we proudly presented the following scholarship awards:

Ellen Thomas and William Frank Memorial Scholarship

  •  Specific to those pursuing their LPN Diploma or LPN to RN Degree

Friends of Nursing Scholarship (Multiple Awards)

  •  Open to all levels of nursing education

Gialanella Scholarship

  •  Specific to those pursuing a BSN Degree

Helen Marie Dolton Nursing Education Scholarship (Two Awards)

  •  Specific to those pursuing their MSN, DNP, PhD with the intent to be a nurse educator

Raymond J. Santee Memorial Scholarship

  •  Specific to a pre-licensure student, preferably in a diploma or ADN program

New Jersey League for Nursing (NJLN) Scholarships (Multiple Awards - Provided through Donations)

  •  Open to all levels of nursing education

Scholarship Awards subject to change at the discretion of the NJLN.