NAON Scholarship for Orthopedic Nursing
The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses provides scholarships to nursing students specializing in orthopedic care, supporting advancement in musculoskeletal health nursing.
Award Amount
$2,500–$5,000
per year
Deadline
December 1
application due
GPA Required
3.00
minimum
Field of Study
Orthopedic Nursing
eligible majors
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Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$5,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$5,000
one-time award
Loan Interest Saved
$1,750
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students pursuing Orthopedic Nursing degrees with minimum 3 GPA |
| Demographics | Healthcare students |
| Field of Study | Orthopedic Nursing |
| Type | merit based |
| Renewable | No — one-time award |
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