INSTITUTE FOR FUTURE REGISTERED NURSES INC

Pathway to Empowerment Scholarship

"From Caregiver to Career: Your Nursing Journey Starts Here"

💙 A Scholarship Built for You, Not Just for Tuition

👩🏽‍⚕️ The IFRN Nursing Scholarship Program: Empowering Future Nurses from Historically Excluded Communities in Georgia

This isn't just a scholarship—it's a life-changing opportunity for women of color, first-generation college students, and caregivers who are ready to rise. The IFRN Nursing Scholarship is crafted to eliminate the real-world financial barriers that block too many students from finishing nursing school.

🛑 Tired of Choosing Between Tuition and Toiletries? Food or Fuel?

You're exactly who we created this for.

We know nursing school takes more than textbooks—it takes courage, care, and a community behind you. That’s where IFRN steps in.

Who Should Apply?

You're eligible if you:

✅ Live in Georgia
✅ Are enrolled in or accepted into an accredited nursing program (LPN, ADN, BSN, or bridge)
✅ Show financial need (via FAFSA, Pell Grant, or a personal statement)

You’ll receive priority consideration if you:

  • Are a woman of color (Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian-American, or multiracial)

  • Come from low-income, rural, or underserved urban communities

  • Have worked as a CNA, home health aide, or informal caregiver

  • Demonstrate leadership in healthcare advocacy or community support

📝 How to Apply

We made this simple, accessible, and supportive—just like it should be.

  • Step 1: Complete the Application

    Fill out the mobile-friendly form below (available in English & Spanish)

  • Step 2: Tell Your Story

    Write a personal statement (500–750 words) covering:

    - Your nursing journey
    - How finances have affected your education
    - Your plans to impact your community

  • Step 3: Submit the Required Documents

    📌 Proof of enrollment or acceptance
    📌 FAFSA or income docs
    📌 Most recent transcript
    📌 Two letters of recommendation
    → One academic or professional
    → One personal or community-based (pastor, coach, nonprofit leader, etc.)

  • 🔥 Optional, But Powerful

    🎥 Upload a short video telling us your story if that’s more your style.
    💬 Attend virtual office hours with an IFRN mentor for help.
    🎥 Watch our step-by-step walkthrough before submitting.

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The Pathway to Empowerment Scholarship

Aims to break down economic barriers and provide opportunities for women of color from historically excluded communities to enter the nursing profession. Through financial support, we empower these women to pursue their dreams and contribute to addressing the nursing shortage in Georgia.

💸 What You May Receive

This isn’t just a check—it’s support for your real life.

💼 The IFRN Support Package Provides One of the Following Funding For:

What’s Possible:

📚 Books: Textbooks, lab manuals, access codes

🧴 Personal Items: Hygiene & wellness products, laundry needs

🎓 Tuition: Full or partial tuition coverage

🛏 Room & Board: Rent, dorm costs, utilities, living essentials

🍽 Food: Meal plans, grocery stipends, food delivery credits

🚍 Transportation: Gas cards, bus passes, ride shares, mileage reimbursement

“We’re not just funding your future—we’re clearing the path for you to walk in your full power.”

📲 Ready To Apply?

🎯 Applications Close:

May 31st for Fall Distribution (August–September) / October 31st for Spring Distribution: January–February / Summer Bridge Awards: Maybe Available for students accelerating through summer classes

Spaces are limited—don’t miss your shot to get what you truly deserve.

🖊️ Apply Now: IFRN Nursing Scholarship Program

🙌🏾 "This Isn’t a Handout—It’s a Hand Up."

Apply today and get the resources you need to change your future—and the world.