Items which demonstrate Alabama residency include:
Current Alabama Driver License Federal tax return
Automobile tag receipt State of Alabama tax return
Voter registration card Automobile insurance card
Bank statement Utility bill (gas, power, water, cable)
Cell phone bill
 

The dates must fall between the dates stated on the Application in order for them to be considered valid.

Alabama law requires that each applicant be an Alabama resident for at least one year before they are eligible to apply for the scholarship.
Code of Alabama 1977/2012 § 34-21-61.
To electronically upload documents:
  1. Repeat this action until all documents are attached.
  2. Select the document type and then select a file for download.
    • If you need to delete a document, select the “X” next to the document.
  3. If you want to view a document, select “Download/View.”
  4. Once you’ve uploaded your files:
    • Confirm (click to check the box) that your documents meet the requirements.
  5. The Enrollment Verification Form  is provided via an orange link in the center of the page (in case you did not print it out previously).
No. You must submit documentation signed by the registrar demonstrating that you are actively enrolled in the graduate nursing program.
You must have a completed application submitted on or before 11:59pm, August 31, to be eligible for consideration.
No. The only scholarships available are related to graduate nursing degrees (master’s degree or higher).
Yes, because a doctorate is a graduate degree, and it is in nursing.
No, the scholarships are for those currently enrolled in school that have not yet graduated and have at least two semesters left.
No, the scholarships are for those admitted to an accredited graduate program within the state of Alabama.
No, the Board only administers the Graduate Nursing Scholarship as mandated by law, and with funding as appropriated by the Alabama Legislature.
Yes. Scholarships may be awarded for multiple years of graduate study. However, you must apply and submit all documents each time you apply for a scholarship. For example, if you received a scholarship last year, you must re-apply and provide all required documents again.
No. You must take six (6) hours for two (2) consecutive semesters.
No. You will need to ensure that the registrar’s office has enough time to sign and date the form and return it to you so that you can upload the form before the deadline date.
The application process starts August 1st.
No. You must attend the specified graduate program for a minimum of six (6) academic hours for at least two (2) consecutive semesters during the year of scholarship funding.
The Board decides the number of Graduate Nursing Scholarship recipients and the amount of each scholarship at its November Board meeting.
You should carefully consider your ability to comply with the scholarship conditions. Each scholarship recipient must:
  • Practice as a professional nurse or nursing instructor in the State of Alabama for two (2) years after completing the graduate nursing degree.
  • Sign a promissory note to abide by specified requirements, which includes repayment of funds to the State Treasury if scholarship requirements are not met.
You will be required to repay the scholarship to the State Treasury. Failure to satisfy the award requirements or repay funds may result in disciplinary action, up to and including revocation of your Alabama RN license.
If you have received the scholarship funds for Fall semester, you will be legally obligated to repay the money back.
The scholarship funds will be paid directly to you, either by check or electronic fund transfer.
You must verify employment in Alabama as a professional nurse or nursing instructor by submitting an employment verification:
  • within six (6) months following graduation, and
  • every six (6) months until the two (2) year service obligation is completed.
You should complete an employment verification, which you will then upload into My Profile.
Employment Verification Form
Instructions for completing employment verification forms
Submit a copy of an official transcript that shows the degree awarded and the date it was completed.