Florida Nurses Association

Florida Nurses Association supports nursing education in Florida through scholarship opportunities aimed at students and licensed nurses advancing in the profession. Its scholarship activity reaches multiple audiences within the state, including Florida residents pursuing nursing degrees, registered nurses returning to school, and students with interests in areas such as public health and nursing career development. The organization’s programs span undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral study, with eligibility structures that include associate, bachelor’s, graduate, and medical degree pathways in nursing-related education. A clear example of this work is District 20 The Evelyn Baxter Memorial Fund Manatee County Research Scholarship, which opens on 1/1/2026 and closes on 6/1/2026. That scholarship serves Florida-licensed registered nurses who live in Manatee County, Florida, and encourages research in nursing career development to advance the nursing profession, with awards of up to $750. Other named scholarships tied to the organization include the Iona Pettingill Scholarship, which supports Florida nursing students and encourages interest in public health, and the Eleanor Bindrum Scholarship, which gives special consideration to perioperative registered nurses returning for a degree in South Florida. Taken together, these programs show an organization focused on strengthening the nursing workforce in Florida through targeted educational support. Its scholarship portfolio emphasizes nursing study, progression through higher education, and support for nurses and students whose academic work can contribute to professional growth and healthcare capacity across the state.