Johnson & Johnson Our Race to Health Equity Diversity Nursing Scholarships

2020 showed us, more than ever before, that having well-trained and well-supported nurses is key to the health of our society. However, in a country with significant racial health inequities, the need for well-equipped nurses is especially heightened in communities of color. One way that Johnson & Johnson is working to eliminate health inequities for people of color is by investing in creating a diverse healthcare professional pipeline, including increasing BIPOC representation among nurses. As part of Johnson & Johnson's Our Race to Health Equity initiative, scholarships were funded through the Foundation of the National Student Nurses Association. Undergraduate scholarships are available to students currently enrolled in a state-approved nursing program leading to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN), Diploma in Nursing (hospital-based nursing program), Direct-Entry Master's Degree, LPN/LVN-RN Degree, RN-BSN/MSN Degree, or Accelerated BSN (12-18 Month Program). Funds are not available for graduate study unless it is for a first degree in nursing. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. The scholarships are supported by Johnson & Johnson for the 2025-2026 academic year, with $500,000 in available funding and awards up to $10,000 per academic year. Scholarship selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, involvement in nursing student organizations and community activities related to healthcare. Funding may only be used for tuition, books, and academic fees. A $10 submission fee applies for one application covering over 100 undergraduate nursing education scholarships.