Kentucky Nurses Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Kentucky Nurses Foundation
About the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA)
Established in 1906, the Kentucky Nurses Association is the Commonwealth’s only full-service professional organization representing the entire nursing community. KNA promotes the vital role of nurses within the health care delivery system and advocates for high-quality patient care in every practice setting. From advocacy in Frankfort and at state agencies to representation in hospitals, health systems, and boardrooms, KNA serves as the unified voice of nursing across Kentucky. Membership provides opportunities to connect with colleagues statewide, access complimentary or heavily discounted educational offerings, and be considered for leadership positions on statewide boards, among other benefits.
General application details (applies to all scholarships below)
- Application deadline: August 1 each year unless otherwise noted.
- Pre-nursing students are not eligible.
- Application forms are available online through the Kentucky Nurses Foundation (KNF).
- Completed applications should be saved as a PDF and emailed to admin@kentucky-nurses.org by close of business on August 1. Use the specific subject line listed for each scholarship when submitting.
Mildred Metz Scholarship
- Award amount: $2,000.
- Eligibility: Open to pre-licensure nursing students (ADN or BSN) enrolled in an accredited Kentucky School of Nursing. Applicants must be KNA student members.
- Purpose: This award honors the memory of Mildred Metz, longtime director of the Norton Memorial Infirmary School of Nursing.
- Application: KNF Mildred Metz Nursing Excellence Scholarship application available online. Email the completed PDF to admin@kentucky-nurses.org with the subject line: Mildred Metz Scholarship application, by close of business on August 1.
Nursing Excellence Scholarship
- Award amount: $2,000.
- Eligibility: Available to pre-licensure students (ADN or BSN) enrolled in an accredited Kentucky School of Nursing. Applicants must hold KNA student membership. Pre-nursing students are not eligible.
- Purpose: This scholarship is offered in honor of Kentucky’s nursing workforce.
- Application: KNF Mildred Metz Nursing Excellence Scholarship application available online. Email the completed PDF to admin@kentucky-nurses.org with the subject line: Nursing Excellence Scholarship application, by close of business on August 1.
Rural Nursing Scholarship
- Award amount: $2,000 (amount dependent on KNF fundraising efforts).
- Eligibility: For pre-licensure students (ADN or BSN) or licensed nurses pursuing further education, enrolled in an accredited Kentucky School of Nursing. Applicants must be either KNA student members or KNA members. Pre-nursing students are not eligible. Candidates should be practicing, or plan to practice, in rural areas of the Commonwealth.
- Purpose: To provide financial support to students and licensed nurses advancing their education who are serving or will serve rural Kentucky communities.
- Application: KNF Rural Nursing Scholarship application available online. Email the completed PDF to admin@kentucky-nurses.org with the subject line: Rural Nursing Scholarship application, by close of business on August 1.
If you need a direct link to the KNF application forms or have questions about membership requirements, contact KNA at admin@kentucky-nurses.org.