Provided by National League for Nursing
The Cecelia Lou Vriheas Scholarship is a single $6,000 scholarship awarded to nurses pursuing advanced degrees to advance their career as a full-time nurse educator who are the first in their family to pursue higher education and belong to an historically marginalized/excluded group including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Native American, Pacific Islander, immigrant populations, those from rural areas.
Award amount
$6,000
Number of awards
1 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
May 19, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Applicant must be the first generation in their family to pursue higher education
Applicant must belong to an historically marginalized/excluded group including but not limited to Black, Indigenous, Native American, Pacific Islander, immigrant populations, those from rural areas
Applicant must be enrolled in an accredited advanced degree nursing program (e.g. masters, doctorate)
Applicant must have completed at least one academic year by the application deadline (May 2026)
Applicant must be in good academic standing
Applicant must complete the application as listed on the NLN website
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
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