Scholarship Opportunity

Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarship

Offered by Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation

The Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarship supports members of healthcare labor unions who are not currently working as nurses and are pursuing education to become registered nurses.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelCollege Student, Adult Learner

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2026-2027 Academic Year

OpensTo Be Announced
DeadlineJune 1, 2026

Eligibility

  • Be a member in good standing of another healthcare labor union.
  • Not currently be working as a nurse.
  • Be pursuing education to become a Registered Nurse.
  • Be enrolled in an eligible accredited nursing program.
  • The nursing program must be accredited by ACEN, CCNE, or CNEA.

Requirements

  • Complete the MNA Foundation scholarship application.
  • Demonstrate qualifying healthcare-union membership.
  • Provide nursing-program enrollment documentation.

How to Apply

  1. 1Confirm that your healthcare-union membership qualifies.
  2. 2Confirm enrollment in an accredited nursing program leading to RN qualification.
  3. 3Complete the MNAF application.
  4. 4Submit required supporting materials by the deadline.