Scholarships and Awards
Funding Resources for Nursing Students and Alumni
This page has resources for UVA School of Nursing students and alumni to explore, including scholarships, awards, and other funding assistance. Those who wish to support these areas at the School may visit our scholarships or awards giving pages.
Scholarships and Resources for UVA Nursing Alumni
- 1 School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship ($3,000)
Established to offer support to a UVA School of Nursing alumna/alumnus returning to school for additional nursing education at any institution, UVA or otherwise, who has not previously won this scholarship. Deadline to apply is August 2, 2025. Complete application here. - Tabitha S. Grier Medical Assistance Fund (amounts vary)
Applications are accepted throughout the year for the Grier Medical Assistance Fund, which is made available to UVA School of Nursing alumni (not their partners or spouses) who need help shouldering the burden of healthcare-related bills not covered by insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Funds may be used for co-payments, medications, physician or nursing care, in-home, or nursing home expenses, medical supplies and equipment, and hospitalization. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. There are no age restrictions.
- Applicants may download the Grier Fund Application, and then mail the completed application packet with supporting documentation to:
UVA School of Nursing Alumni Association
Attention: Grier Fund Selection Committee
Alumni & Development Office
PO Box 801015
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0105
Alumni Awards
Nominate a UVA nursing alumna/alumnus for one of the Alumni Association's prestigious alumni awards, selected annually:
- Distinguished Alumni Award: The SONAA's highest recognition, it is awarded to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding contributions in one or more of the following areas: teaching and scholarship, leadership, research, clinical practice, and/or contributions to the Nursing Alumni Association.
- Decade Award: Recognizes outstanding efforts early in a graduate's nursing career. To be considered for this award, nominees must have received their entry level nursing degree (BSN or CNL) from the UVA School of Nursing less than 10 years ago; still be engaged in the practice of nursing; and have been practicing nursing for less than 10 years. Nominees should show distinction in the areas of scholarship, leadership, teaching, research, nursing practice, and/or volunteer efforts, perhaps beyond what might be expected early in one's career; to some extent, this award recognizes promise for the future and an expectation of sustained excellence.
Nominations are reviewed by the Alumni Council Awards Committee. Recipients are notified in August and formally announced in the fall. Nominations due August 15, 2024.