August 1, 2026

Mahoney Family Foundation Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $5,000

Eligibility

Major
Nursing
Education level
Graduate

About this scholarship

Licensed full-time nurses or teachers with at least three years of experience who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and currently enrolled in continuing education or an advanced degree (not an undergraduate program) may apply for Mahoney Family Foundation grants.

Grants of up to $5,000 per semester help offset the cost of required continuing education units or advanced degrees.

Submit the online application with a professional development plan, enrollment verification, itemized tuition statement, and a supervisor letter. The foundation supports nurses and teachers dedicated to improving their communities.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Online application
  • Professional development plan/personal statement
  • Enrollment verification and official class schedule
  • Itemized tuition statement
  • Signed one-page supervisor letter on official school or medical-facility stationery
  • Currently employed as a licensed full-time Nurse or Teacher with at least 3 years experience
  • Currently enrolled in a college or university with classes scheduled
  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America
  • Enrollment verification, official class schedule and itemized tuition statement from the University/Organization providing courses
  • Signed letter of support from Principal/Supervisor (one page maximum, on official school/medical facility stationery)
  • Undergraduate degrees are not funded
  • Applications without complete supporting documents will not be considered