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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 107Pt. 3Ch. 2Art. 3§ 127980 Nursing Scholarship Program

§ 127980 Nursing Scholarship Program

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§ 127980 Nursing Scholarship Program

Key Takeaways

  • •There are at least 10 scholarships every year for nurses in California.
  • •Only nurses going to certain nursing schools in California can get these scholarships.
  • •The scholarships are for nurses in their last two years of college, extra classes for master's, or master's programs.
  • •The nursing schools must be approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Example

A nurse named Sarah wants to go back to school to get her master's degree in nursing.

Sarah can apply for one of the 10 scholarships if her school is in California and approved by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 127980 Nursing Scholarship Program

There shall be available at least 10 scholarships per year. The scholarships shall be available to any registered nurse who is enrolled in one of the following accredited nursing programs in a college or university in California that is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges: (a)  The junior or senior year in a bachelor’s degree program in nursing. (b)  A program supplementary to a bachelor’s degree program in nursing required for admission to master’s level studies, in nursing. (c)  A master’s degree or a post-master’s program in teaching or supervision in a clinical nursing area. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

schooloffernursingwestern associationuniversity

Related Statutes

  • § 123510 Community Perinatal Health Care
  • § 127975 Nursing Teacher Scholarships
  • § 127985 Nurse Scholarship Requirements
  • § 1416.50 Nursing Home Administrator Education
  • § 123492 First-Time Mother Program Grants

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 127980.
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