Scholarships

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Nursing Scholarship Application

At Howell, Buchan & Strong, we advocate for the nursing profession by supporting those who dedicate their careers to patient care. To help sustain and grow the nursing workforce, we proudly offer scholarships to assist aspiring nurses in achieving their educational goals.

With Florida projected to be one of the top five states facing the most severe nursing shortages by 2030, the need for skilled healthcare professionals has never been greater. Our scholarship program is one way we invest in the future of nursing, ensuring that quality care remains accessible for years to come.

Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law is offering three $500 scholarships to help nursing students pay for their education. The scholarship program, available to undergraduate and graduate students, is intended to encourage scholastically outstanding students as they prepare academically for careers in the nursing field.

All scholarship applications must be completed by the deadline of April of each year.
Read more about Awards, Eligibility, Important Dates, Terms and Conditions, and FAQs,

  • A current, unofficial high school or college transcript or enrollment verification
  • A typed essay of 500-1000 words on nursing

Completed materials can be submitted in the following manner:

The selected recipients will receive a one-time, $500 scholarship to be applied to qualified expenses including tuition, fees, books, and on-campus room and board
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States. They must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a Florida college or university, working toward an undergraduate or graduate degree in Nursing.

To be considered for a Howell, Buchan & Strong nursing scholarship, applicants must submit a short essay, 500-1000 words or less, responding to the prompt, “Why are you interested in a career in health care?”

Tri-annual application and essay deadlines are:

  1. January 1 through April 30
  2. May 1 through August 31
  3. September 1 through December 31

Scholarship recipients are selected and notified by the end of the month after each deadline period. If you miss an application window, your application will considered for the following deadline period.

By applying for the Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law scholarship, you agree to these terms:

  • Unless noted otherwise, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to be considered for the Howell, Buchan & Strong, nursing scholarship.
  • You may not apply for more than one scholarship, and you only need to complete one profile to be considered for a scholarship.
  • You must provide your mailing address so we can send you paperwork to complete if you are selected as a scholarship recipient.
  • To be awarded a scholarship, a recipient must be enrolled in an accredited Florida college or university.
  • By applying for a scholarship, the applicant grants Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law permission to post their name on the Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law website or in other marketing communications if they are awarded the scholarship.
  • Scholarship recipients are required to submit a publicity release granting Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law permission to use their photo on the Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law website and in other marketing communications.
  • Your information is safe with us. The Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law Privacy Policy applies to all Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law scholarships.
  • If winners do not reply by the date specified in the online acceptance form, Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law reserves the right not to award the scholarship to the winner, and to award the scholarship to another applicant or to redistribute the scholarship award dollars to another scholarship.

What are my chances of receiving a scholarship?

This depends largely on how many students apply for the scholarship. Typically, scholarships limited to students within the state have a better chance of winning than other scholarships, so you have a great chance of receiving a scholarship. The more applicants there are for a particular offer, the less chance you have of winning. Also, keep in mind that Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law will be giving away three scholarships.

How does experience in the nursing profession increase my chances of receiving a scholarship?

Experience in the nursing profession does not increase your chances of winning the scholarship, but it may give you great material to include in the essay portion of the scholarship.

Is my G.P.A. needed to apply for this scholarship?

No. You do not need to submit your G.P.A. to apply for this scholarship.

How quickly will I be notified? You will typically be notified within a week of the deadline, though the notification deadline may vary depending on the number of applicants.

How does Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law choose a winner? Each scholarship is chosen at random by Howell, Buchan & Strong, Attorneys at Law. A winner must meet all of the standard criteria required for the scholarship. For additional information, please email lawyerhelpnow@jsh-pa.com