The Kramer School of Nursing offers several competitive scholarship opportunities -- in addition to regular academic and merit-based scholarships offered by the university -- in an effort to make a nursing education more affordable for a variety of students.
The Kramer Way Scholarship is generously provided through an anonymous donor. This competitive based $10,000 scholarship is awarded to up to 10 pre-licensure students entering the Accelerated BSN (ABSN) program in Summer 2026 and Fall 2026.
Summer 2026: Application Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, 5:00 pm
Kramer Way Scholarship recipients will be notified through OCU email by Friday, April 10th. Notification of acceptance must be received by Friday, April 17th 5:00 pm. After April 17th, alternates will be contacted and offered the scholarship.
Fall 2026: Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 5:00 pm
Kramer Way Scholarship recipients will be notified through OCU email by Friday, July 31st. Notification of acceptance must be received by Friday, August 7th 5:00 pm. After August 7th, alternates will be contacted and offered the scholarship.
Funding will be applied each semester when the student is enrolled full-time in nursing courses within an academic year. Students will have the $10,000 divided between the three semesters of the program. Students must maintain good standing while in the nursing program to continue to receive the funds.
Criteria for Eligibility:
To be considered for the Kramer Way Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Accepted in the pre-licensure ABSN program for Summer 2026
Complete the Kramer Way Scholarship Application
500-word essay that clearly describes the role all three attributes of the Kramer Way (caring, kindness, and respect) have played in your life. Typed, double-spaced.
Two (2) letters of recommendation
Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above, no academic probation
Completed FASFA on file with OCU (recommended, not required)
Agreement to release name to the scholarship donor and provide a written letter of thanks post-award
How to Apply:
Eligible students will be contacted by Admissions through email to fill out the application. If you have questions about this scholarship, please email Casey Cassidy.
The Buchanan Scholarship was created to provide support to nurse practitioner students who intend to practice in 91看片 post-graduation. The scholarship offers $25,000 each fall and spring semester to second, third, or fourth-year nurse practitioner students who meet eligibility criteria. Funds will be divided equally between three students, one from each of the three BSN-DNP program tracks (FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP).
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Criteria for Eligibility
To be considered for the Buchanan Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Full-time enrollment in one of the three BSN-DNP program tracks (FNP, AGACNP, PMHNP) at 91看片鈥檚 Kramer School of Nursing
- Enrolled full-time in the second, third, or fourth year of the program and in good standing (OCU cumulative GPA 3.0 or above, no academic probation)
- Agreement to release name to the scholarship donor and provide a written letter of thanks post-award
How to Apply
To complete your application, you must submit:
- A 500- to 700-word essay. The essay should include the following discussion points:
- Description of how the scholarship will assist you in the achievement of your academic and professional goals
- Description of how the DNP degree will assist you in becoming a leader in the health care community
- Description of how you will contribute to improving health outcomes in your future area of practice and your intent to practice in the state of 91看片
- Complete the online application form .
If you have questions about this scholarship, please email Stacey Warden or Dr. Cene' Livingston.
Established by the Meinders Foundation, this scholarship honors the Meinders family鈥檚 dedication and contributions that have helped shape the future of nursing education at 91看片鈥檚 Kramer School of Nursing.
This competitive based $5,000 scholarship is awarded to up to 20 students annually. Scholarships will be awarded to 10 pre-licensure accelerated BSN (ABSN), 5 pre-licensure traditional BSN (TBSN), and 5 BSN-DNP students who are entering the nursing program in the Fall semester.
Application Deadline: July 15th, 5:00 pm
Scholarship recipients will be notified through OCU email by July 31st. Notification of acceptance must be received by August 7th 5:00 pm. After August 7th, alternates will be contacted and offered the scholarship.
Students will have the $5,000 applied equally across the first academic year of enrollment (ABSN & BSN-DNP students will have $1,666/semester for 3 semesters. TBSN students will have $2,500/semester for 2 semesters). Students must maintain good standing while in the nursing program and be enrolled full-time to continue to receive the funds.
Criteria for Eligibility:
To be considered for the Meinders Scholarship in Nursing, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Accepted into the Kramer School of Nursing
Complete the Meinders Scholarship in Nursing Application
500-word essay (Essay prompt provided in application)
Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above, no academic probation
Completed FASFA on file with OCU (recommended, not required)
How to Apply:
Eligible students will be contacted by Admissions through email to fill out the application. If you have questions about this scholarship, please email Casey Cassidy.
