External Scholarships & WES Evaluation Guide for International Nursing Students

Eligibility

EligibilityOpen to international students applying for nursing programs in the United StatesRequirements vary by each scholarship (some only for women, some for underrepresented groups, some for enrolled nursing students)Applicants must check individual scholarship conditions

Deadline

Scholarship Value / Benefits

Scholarship Value / Benefits This guide lists major external funding opportunities available to international nursing students. Benefits may include: Tuition support Funding for books, supplies, and living expenses Awards for academic excellence or financial need Support for undergraduate, Master’s, or PhD-level nursing study Access to university-specific global health and international support funds Major External Scholarships: AAUW International Fellowships – Graduate & postdoctoral funding for women FNSNA Undergraduate Scholarship – For students enrolled in approved nursing programs ENA Scholarships – Undergraduate, advanced practice, and doctoral support NSNA Scholarships – Based on academic performance and community involvement March of Dimes Diversity Scholarship – Focused on underrepresented groups in maternal & infant health Epsilon Sigma Alpha Wagner Scholarship – Open to U.S. and international students (undergrad & graduate) University-Specific Global Health Funds – Example: University of Michigan international student funds

Study Levels

Undergraduate

Country / Region

Country : United States

Full Description

This scholarship guide highlights major external funding options available to international nursing students seeking education in the United States. Since U.S. universities offer very limited institutional aid to non-citizens, external organizations like AAUW, FNSNA, ENA, NSNA, March of Dimes, and Epsilon Sigma Alpha provide valuable opportunities for academic and financial support. Many universities also offer dedicated global health funds for international applicants.

The guide also explains the World Education Services (WES) transcript evaluation process, which is required by most U.S. nursing programs and NursingCAS. Applicants must choose the correct evaluation type (typically the WES ICAP Course-by-Course report), obtain a WES reference number, and ensure their former institution sends official sealed transcripts directly to WES. After verification—usually within two weeks—WES forwards the evaluation to the selected schools or NursingCAS.

This information helps students understand both available external scholarships and the required credential evaluation steps for applying to nursing schools in the United States.