Boston College Nursing Scholarships 2026 | How to Apply

The Connell School of Nursing (CSON) at Boston College, United States, has formally opened its institutional funding and admissions cycle for the 2027/2028 academic year. Renowned as a premier center for nurse scientists, educators, and healthcare policy leaders, Boston College offers an extensive financial aid framework spanning undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.

Scholarship Overview

Host Country	United States (USA)
Institution	Boston College (Connell School of Nursing)
Study Location	Study in USA
Eligible Countries	All Countries
Requirements	Apply directly for admission to a full-time degree program administered by the institution
Scholarship Category	Undergraduate Scholarships \| Postgraduate Scholarships \| Masters Scholarships \| PhD Scholarships
Reward	Full Tuition Remission \| Competitive Living Stipend \| Health Insurance \| Assistantships
Application Closing Date	15th January, 2027

Crucially, the university provides a 100% Fully Funded tier for all full-time PhD students, covering complete tuition remission, mandatory institutional fees, and healthcare enrollment alongside competitive stipends driven by teaching and research assistantships.

Benefits and Financial Infrastructure

Financial allocations are packaged directly through individual graduate school boards and vary based on the candidate’s chosen degree pathway:

Covers 100% of full-time PhD student costs.
Active Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students receive direct institutional aid via CSON Graduate Fellowships, target awards, and internal grants.
Graduate Assistantships
Complete or partial waivers on the base credit cost ($1,804 per graduate credit) matching your appointment load.

Related Scholarship Opportunities:

Available Academic Tracks at CSON

Funding opportunities are tied to admission into any of the following professional and advanced paths:

Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing
Master of Science (MSc) in Nursing
Master of Science in Nurse-Midwifery
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
DNP in Nurse Anesthesia Program
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Nursing

Requirements

For doctoral tracks, preference is explicitly given to applicants maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.5 (or international equivalent first-class performance) combined with verified research experience.
Must apply directly for admission to a full-time degree program administered by the Connell School of Nursing.
Open equally to domestic US students and global international applicants who satisfy baseline institutional entry requirements.

Required Documents

Ensure all documents are assembled into high-resolution digital files before launching your online admission profile:

A comprehensive professional Résumé or Academic CV.
An official Goal Statement & Writing Sample mapping out your educational objectives, clinical research track record, and scholarly focus.
Certified electronic copies of all tertiary academic transcripts.
Three professional Letters of Recommendation submitted via the electronic referee system (ideally from academic mentors or clinical practice leaders acquainted with your research potential).
Certified English language proficiency test scores (if applicable).

How to Apply for Boston College Nursing Scholarships 2026

Start your application by clicking on the green application button shown below.

Navigate to the official Boston College Connell School of Nursing portal.
Select your target program (e.g., MSc, DNP, or PhD).
Create an applicant account on the site
Complete your personal profile.
Upload academic CV and every other needed documents
Complete the internal Boston College Graduate Financial Aid Application inside the applicant portal.
Finalize and submit application before dealine.

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