Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) Program

Scholarship · Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)

Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) Program. $9,238–$18,856. Expected to Reopen. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
Official link: https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/nursing-education-scholarship-program.html (isac.org)
Amount: $9,238–$18,856. 2026-27 NES maximum annual award is either $9,238 or $18,856 depending on degree/certificate pathway (ISAC NES page).
Status: Expected to Reopen. May 31, 2026 has passed. Confirm on the official page.
Deadline: 2026-27 NES application typically March 1–April 30. Passed: extended deadline May 31, 2026 noted on ISAC NES page for that cycle.
Who can apply: Students in Illinois
Last checked: September 7, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified: 2026-09-07

Apply: Apply here

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States on file: Illinois

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Source: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-07

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

Current cycle: not confirmed · the next date is not posted yet

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Illinois Nursing Education Scholarship pays a portion of tuition/fees (plus stipend components for some full-time students) for eligible nursing students. 2026-27 max annual $9,238 or $18,856 by pathway. Apply via ISAC; FAFSA/Alt App required. Official ISAC NES page.

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Who can apply

Students in Illinois

How to apply

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Questions

Who sponsors Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) Program?

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). Official page: https://www.isac.org/students/during-college/types-of-financial-aid/scholarships/nursing-education-scholarship-program.html

What is the amount for Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) Program?

$9,238–$18,856. 2026-27 NES maximum annual award is either $9,238 or $18,856 depending on degree/certificate pathway (ISAC NES page). This is the amount on file.

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What is the status of Nursing Education Scholarship (NES) Program?

Expected to Reopen. May 31, 2026 has passed. Confirm on the official page.

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