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What Scholarships are Available for Nursing Students?

TTUHSC School of Nursing is committed to helping meet the health care needs of local and global communities by offering scholarships—allowing students the financial means necessary to achieve their futures. Many generous donors provided these funds to ensure that scholarships are available for nursing students.

Nursing Scholarship Guidelines

  • Student must be enrolled or newly admitted in TTUHSC School of Nursing
  • Applicant must meet the criteria set for chosen scholarship
  • Student must have a completed FAFSA and an expected enrollment questionnaire with the Office of Financial Aid
  • Scholarship monies must be applied to further student's higher education
  • One scholarship application is needed for each financial aid award year *
  • Applications will only be carried over each semester of the current financial aid award year *

* A financial aid award year is considered to be Summer, Fall and Spring

Selection Process

The scholarship committee will meticulously review completed applications. Recipient notification will be sent to the student’s TTUHSC email address approximately two to three months after the application period closes.

Timeframes for scholarship applications

School Semester Application Open Application Close
Summer April 1 April 30
Fall July 1 July 31
Spring November 1 November 30

Scholarships

Students from all campuses, excluding Permian Basin, should use the scholarship application link under the “General Scholarship Application” tab to apply for the general scholarships available during April, July, and November. Remember, you can apply only once during a financial aid year, the year starting over when the April application opens. The same application will be used each semester thereafter until the next financial aid year.

  • Permian Basin students should access the scholarship application under the “Odessa General Scholarship Application”.
  • Campus specific scholarship application links will be used for scholarships available only to that particular campus. Not all campuses have campus specific scholarships.

Important Note: Scholarships awarded by Texas Tech University do not carry over to the TTUHSC School of Nursing as TTU and TTUHSC are separate institutions.

Scholarship Applications

  • Application for Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Mansfield, & All Online/Distance Students

    The application appears as a checklist item on the Status Page of your admission application. If you have multiple applications, select the application under which you were Admitted. Login to the application portal below:

  • Application for Odessa Campus Students Only (TUG, ABSN, and RNBSN Students)

    The application appears as a checklist item on the Status Page of your admission application. If you have multiple applications, select the application under which you were Admitted. Login to the application portal below:

    Permian Basin Davidson Nursing Scholarship for Level 1 Traditional Undergraduate Students

  • For TUG & ABSN Students Only – Not all campuses have Campus Specific Scholarships

    Abilene

    • TTUHSC SON Scholarship Application for Abilene Students
      Last available February 23 (8:00 AM) - February 27, 2026 (11:59 PM) 
       
      • The Willie I., Wanda & W.F. Martin Trust , First Financial Bank Scholarship was established to assist students pursuing a degree from the TTUHSC School of Nursing at Abilene for students living in Taylor County or the counties immediately adjacent to Taylor County.
      • Dr. Bargainer Memorial Scholarship - This memorial scholarship will be awarded to undergraduate Traditional BSN nursing students attending the Abilene SON campus.
      • Jean C. Stockton School of Nursing Scholarship - Held at the Community Foundation of Abilene that will be awarded to an Abilene area student attending the Abilene School of Nursing.

    Amarillo

  • December 1, 2026

    TTUHSC School of Nursing
    Scholarship Committee
    3601 4th Street, MS6264
    Lubbock, TX 79430

    Dear Scholarship Committee:

    I am writing to thank you for selecting me as an Undergraduate Resident Scholarship recipient. I was very excited to learn that I was selected as a recipient from so many applicants.

    As an undergraduate nursing student, I plan to pursue further studies as a nurse practitioner upon graduating from the TTUHSC School of Nursing. I am currently starting my last semester and plan to graduate in May. Thanks to you, I am one-step closer to achieving my dreams.

    By awarding me this scholarship, you have allowed me to focus on my studies by decreasing my financial hardship. Your generosity is an inspiration to me. It is my hope that I too can one day help others in the way that you have helped me.

     

    Sincerely,

    Print and write your signature

    Name of Student

  • September 1, 2026

    Mrs. Rubye A. Leach
    3906 Pine Street
    Lubbock, TX   79548

    Dear Mrs. Leach:

    My name is                                and I am a 2009 recipient of the Rubye A Leach Nursing Scholarship. I am honored to receive this scholarship in your name and am grateful for the opportunity this has provided to me.

    Since finishing my bachelor’s degree in nursing, I have known that eventually I would like to obtain my master’s degree and I am excited to now be enrolled in the MSN-Acute care Nurse Practitioner program. After completing my first semester, I know that this program will help me become a better nurse at an advanced practice level. One of my nursing goals is to make healthcare more accessible for persons of all income levels, and practicing at an advanced level will help me accomplish this.

    Without a doubt, this scholarship will play a key role in achieving my education dreams. Because of your generosity, the financial burden placed on my to pursue my education while working full time will be reduced. That means I can better balance my time between my duties at work and my studies.

    Thank you for your support and your investment in the TTUHSC School of Nursing and the futures of students like me.

     

    Sincerely,

    Print and write your signature

    Name of Student

Financial Aid

While helping us grow and achieve at TTUHSC is an outstanding opportunity, we know that it isn’t always easy to pay for a nursing degree. Financial Aid provides assistance to pay for education expenses (tuition, fees, books, supplies, and living expenses) while students learn and develop the future of health care.

Students are required to apply for financial aid every year. Short term loans are also available for tuition and fees. Please see the Financial Aid to learn more, or contact Lena Hooker at (806) 743-3025 or via email at lena.hooker@ttuhsc.edu with any questions.

For general information on tuition and fees, contact the Student Business Services Office at (806) 743-7867 or visit their website.

Raider Red's Food Pantry at Texas Tech

The mission of Raider Red's Food Pantry is to reduce hunger and food insecurity among TTU students while encouraging campus engagement and education on how to reduce food insecurity. Click the link below to learn more!
Visit Red Raider Food Pantry

Abilene SONShine Food Pantry

The Abilene campus of TTUHSC operates the SONshine Food Pantry, a confidential virtual resource providing food and personal care items. It does not have a physical campus storefront; instead, students submit requests online and receive pickup details once fulfillment is ready. 

Visit the Abilene SONShine Food Pantry

Contact Us

School of Nursing Scholarships

For Permian Basin scholarships:
Lori Lieck (lori.lieck@ttuhsc.edu)
(432) 703-5270

Due to student privacy regulations, scholarship inquiries must be initiated by students. If a student has a question regarding their scholarship application, eligibility, or award, we encourage them to contact us directly.