Name: March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships
Award Amount: Varies by recipient Special Honor: Dr. Margaret Comerford Freda Award (top-scoring graduate applicant)
Application Deadline: March 14
Information And Eligibility:
The March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarships are designed to support registered nurses pursuing advanced education who are committed to improving maternal and infant health outcomes. Offered by the March of Dimes, these scholarships reflect the organization’s long-standing mission to promote health equity, strengthen families, and address the maternal and infant health crisis through education, advocacy, and care innovation.
These scholarships are open to registered nurses enrolled in accredited master’s or doctoral nursing programs. The program seeks to identify graduate-level nursing students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a strong professional commitment to advancing maternal and infant health for all families—particularly those facing disparities in access and outcomes.
A distinguishing feature of this scholarship category is the Dr. Margaret Comerford Freda Award, which is presented to the highest-scoring applicant among graduate nursing candidates. Established in 2016, this award honors the legacy of Margaret Comerford Freda, a respected nurse leader, longtime Chair of the National Nurse Advisory Council, dedicated volunteer, and influential advocate for maternal and infant health within March of Dimes. The award recognizes not only academic achievement, but also leadership, service, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
Graduate Nursing Scholarships are intended to support nurses who plan to apply their advanced education in clinical practice, research, education, leadership, or policy roles that directly impact maternal and infant health. Applicants are evaluated holistically, with attention to both past accomplishments and future goals aligned with the March of Dimes mission.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered:
Selection Criteria:
Scholarship recipients are selected through a competitive review process based on:
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