I’m looking to pursue a PhD in Nursing Education or a DNP (Doctorate of Nursing Practice). I currently hold a Master’s Degree in Nursing Education, and I’d love to avoid going further into debt. Are there scholarships available for higher education at the PhD level? Any resources or advice would be greatly appreciated.
My best friend received a full ride plus living expenses for a PhD in English at a school in Iowa. She also got accepted to a program in Atlanta but didn’t get as much offered there because there were more applicants. I’m not sure about the demand for nursing PhD programs outside of big cities, but it’s definitely worth looking into.
You might also want to check out usajobs.gov. If you’re open to doing research for a government agency, you could land an internship and fellowship. I’ve seen some good opportunities for engineering, like full tuition coverage plus an $80,000 salary for continuing the project year-round. It’s worth checking if anything similar exists for nursing.
If you’re open to moving to a small town, your chances of getting a fellowship are higher. It’s best to avoid most private schools, as they usually don’t offer as much funding.
Check out profellow.com for ideas and resources.
Is that really true? I was looking into PhD programs for CS, and many large schools, both private and public, offered great fellowships. For example, UWash and Stanford—one a big public school, the other a big private one—both cover the full cost of their PhD programs. I think there are definitely good opportunities in well-funded programs, but my experience is mostly in Computer Science, so this could be an exception.
PhDs are typically free, in exchange for you helping research and potentially be a TA or something they cover tuition and give you a stipend
Not sure if this applies to your nursing thing or if that’s completely different
Most people pursuing a PhD are interested in research, so I don’t think it’s a bad deal. In fact, none of the PhD holders I know think so either.
If the prospect of research and related responsibilities discourages you from pursuing a PhD, it might not be the right path for you.