The Student Funding Office offers scholarships, endowments and fellowships, made possible through generous donors, to support students through their academic studies. Please consult the information below on the different opportunities. To apply, complete the 2025-2026 scholarship application form by 5 p.m. PT, April 30, 2025.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH A GOAL STATEMENT IS A REQUIRED APPLICATION COMPONENT
The following scholarship opportunities require completion of the School of Nursing scholarship application form and the submission of a goal statement. Recipients are selected by the School's Students Awards Committee.
| Name | Eligibility & Responsibilities | How to Apply |
| Alex Anagnos Scholarship |
Eligibility: • Currently enrolled Nursing PhD, Post-Master's Entry to DNP and BSN Entry to DNP students may apply• Full-time student with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 • Students who exhibit potential for high achievement in the nursing profession • Expresses a commitment to care for vulnerable and underserved populations upon graduation • Students who demonstrate a past commitment to serving the needs of vulnerable and underserved populations may apply, PREFERENCE will be given to: 1) men in nursing or those who can best promote the service of men in nursing, 2) students in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) specialty (if you are not in the PMHNP specialty, please address how you are serving Psych Nursing), and 3) students who demonstrate a sustained and meaningful commitment to improving the quality of care delivery systems for vulnerable and underserved populations; • There are no citizenship requirements • Previous awardees may reapply up to two years maximum • No support can be provided to students on filing fee status Responsibilities: Maintain a GPA of at least 3.2, and a full-time registered student status (minimum of 8 units). |
Deadline: April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific Time Complete the School of Nursing 2025-2026 scholarship application form |
| Osher Scholarship: Provides various award amounts every year for two academic years to the awardees. |
Eligibility
Please note that UCSF employees receiving employee fee reduction are not eligible.
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Deadline: April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific Time Complete the School of Nursing 2025-2026 scholarship application form |
DOCTORAL FUNDING AWARDS FOR DISSERTATION OR PROJECT SUPPORT — NEW
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PhD Dissertation Support Award (formerly Century Club)
Sociology PhD students have unique scholarship opportunities to support dissertations. Please visit the Sociology Scholarships and Fellowships webpage. |
Up to $1,000, once per student | Dissertation candidacy for those in PhD Nursing program |
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Please review additional details and complete the PhD Dissertation Support Award application. Submit both the award application and the School of Nursing 2025-2026 scholarship application form to [email protected]. |
| DNP Project Support Award | Up to $1,000, once per student | Must be enrolled in at least one project series course at the time of application |
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Please review additional details and complete the DNP Project Support application. Submit both the award application and the School of Nursing 2025-2026 scholarship application form to [email protected] by April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. Pacific Time. |
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, ENDOWMENTS AND GIFTS
The following scholarships, endowments or gift opportunities are available to School of Nursing students. Endowments are funds provided by UCSF's generous donors, and may have specific criteria for awarding. Please note that a selected number of the opportunities below require a separate application. A FAFSA is not required for all SON applications. However, the FAFSA is helpful in determining financial need for several types of aid. Learn more about the FAFSA process.
To apply, please complete the School of Nursing 2025-2026 scholarship application form and submit it with your CV to the Student Funding Office. The deadline is April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. (Pacific Time). Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please be sure to list all your nursing experience on your CV. The Student Funding Office uses the CV, in combination with your application, to match eligible students with endowments.
* Scholarship information is subject to change.
** To learn about funding opportunities for students in the PhD Sociology program, please visit the Sociology Scholarships and Fellowships webpage.
| Name of Scholarship, Endowment or Gift Opportunity | Eligible Programs | Application Deadline |
| Cait Walsh Scholarship: For a student with a focus on patient care and reduction of error. From Michael Yeh in honor of his late wife, Cait Walsh. | Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| SON Dean Trans Health Deboncoeur: To be awarded to a student whose research or community project is focused on transgender health or benefits the health or well-being of transgender people. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP, and BSN Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Mary A. McCammon: To provide scholarship support to one or more students who are pursuing a PhD degree at the UCSF School of Nursing with scholarly interests focused on women’s health. | PhD Nursing | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Allen Endowed Scholarship: To provide financial support to doctoral students in the SON whose research and/or clinical practice is directly related to heart failure and its assoc. consequences. Doctoral students in the PhD program will be given preferential consideration. In the absence of qualified PhD students, the DNP students who care for people with heart failure and whose DNP scholarly projects propose to improve their care may be suitable recipients. | PhD Nursing and Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Wolfe End Scholarship: To provide one scholarship per year to a student at UCSF SON with a career goal of serving the needs of Children. Chose a nursing student each year who: (a) shows exceptional academic promise; (b) demonstrates dedication and sincere desire to help serve the needs and improve the lives of children and pursue a career in children's heath; and (c) expresses an interest in working in San Francisco after graduation. The same nursing student may receive a scholarship for multiple years. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP and BSN Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Alumni Memorial Scholarship: The Alumni Memorial Association Scholarship is an award made based on academic merit, promise, and current and future professional contributions. All enrolled UCSF School of Nursing students, including Post-Master's Entry to DNP, PhD and BSN Entry to DNP students who are currently enrolled full time and have at least one or more years to complete their degree program and are in good standing with a minimum accumulative GPA of 3.0 may apply. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP and BSN Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Chao Endowed Scholarship Global Health: To provide scholarships to graduate nursing students with preference given to international students from developing countries who intend to return to their countries of origin upon completion of their program. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP and BSN Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Gortner Endowed Scholarships: To provide PhD-level scholarships to assist graduate nurses preparing for academic research careers. | PhD Nursing | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Resik Nursing Scholarship: To be awarded to students with a preference for students specializing in Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing. Scholarship shall be awarded to students who have demonstrated financial need. | Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Gilliss Educational Award: To provide scholarships to registered nurses employed at UCSF Health who wish to pursue a PhD or DNP degree at the UCSF SON. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| S. Valeriote Goldman Endowed Scholarship: To provide scholarship support to students in the DNP program who have demonstrated financial need and who have a record of academic success. | Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Gloria Braje Memorial Endowed Scholarship: Must be awarded to at least one student enrolled at UCSF SON every academic year. Preference for students enrolled in the DNP who have demonstrated financial need and who have a geriatrics concentration. | Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Gene Jack Donnell: To support an annual, one-year scholarship to a student in the DNP program who has demonstrated greater-than-average financial need. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Shulman: To support scholarships for students in the DNP at the UCSF SON. A student who shows exceptional promise and who is in need. | Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Sharon Burke Memorial Scholarship: Awarded to nursing students who are women and/or women with prior convictions involving the justice system. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Tobias: For students that will be training in either cardiology or cardiovascular fields, or training in the radiation oncology technology department. | PhD Nursing, Post-Master's Entry to DNP and BSN Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
| Tempkin: To be awarded to one or more needy students who have exhibited outstanding promise. | Post-Master's Entry to DNP | April 30, 2025, 5 p.m. PT |
TRAVEL AWARDS
- The Associated Students of the School of Nursing (ASSN): ASSN supports students attending or presenting at conferences. To request support, please submit the conference reimbursement request within 30 days of conference attendance, along with all receipts and supporting documentation. ASSN can fund up to $200 per student for reimbursement of conference attendance fees, including entrance fees, travel fees and meals. The ASSN treasurer will provide a response to submitted forms within two weeks. To apply, visit the ASSN webpage.
- Sponsored Event/Project Funding from the ASSN can be granted to students who organize a special conference, presentation or project that enhances the student learning experience at UCSF. Requests are reviewed and voted on by ASSN board members with notification of the decision by email afterward. Any granted funding will be reimbursed only AFTER the event and after receipts have been submitted. You can submit your request through this form.
- The UCSF Graduate Division provides up to $700 in travel awards for graduate academic students to present their work at professional conferences. Award funding is dependent on funds availability. Students should seek support from research advisers, principal investigators, graduate programs and schools before applying for the Graduate Division's travel awards. Funds may be used for transportation and registration costs only, and students must be presenting at the conference. Students may receive only one travel award as a degree candidate. Other eligibility restrictions apply. Visit the Graduate Division website.
- Basic Needs: The ASSN offers up to $100 per student per quarter to assist with basic needs such as gas, utilities, groceries, etc. The distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis while funds are available. To request basic needs support, please complete this form.
Contact Us
UCSF Valley Tower
School of Nursing Student Funding Department
490 Illinois Street, Floor 9
San Francisco, CA 94143
Telephone: (415) 502-0521
Email: [email protected]