Scholarship Opportunity

MNA 40 & 8 Veterans Scholarship

Offered by Minnesota Nurses Association Foundation

The MNA 40 & 8 Veterans Scholarship supports eligible nursing students with military, military-family, or qualifying service backgrounds.

Minimum GPA3.0+
EssayNot required
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Graduate 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 pursuing nursing education.
  • Meet the current MNA Foundation academic and nursing-program requirements.
  • Qualifying applicants may include individuals currently serving or who served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces.
  • Qualifying applicants may include certain veterans with five or more cumulative credible years of honorable service when part of that service occurred on or after September 11, 2001.
  • Spouses or children of individuals who served in the military may qualify.
  • Alumni of another service agency may qualify under the current program criteria.

Requirements

  • Complete the MNA Foundation scholarship application.
  • Provide academic documentation.
  • Provide applicable military or service documentation.
  • Meet the applicable accredited nursing-program requirements.

How to Apply

  1. 1Determine which military, military-family, or service eligibility pathway applies.
  2. 2Confirm nursing-program eligibility.
  3. 3Complete the annual MNAF application.
  4. 4Provide required academic and service documentation.
  5. 5Submit by the annual deadline.