YSN is proud to offer the Community Scholars scholarship program, which provides up to 8 new incoming YSN students a full scholarship covering all tuition, fees and health insurance along with an annual stipend of $20,000.   We want to support our students who share a commitment to working with underserved communities and reducing health disparities among them!

Anyone who submits an application to any speciality in the on-campus Graduate Entry Prespecialty in Nursing (GEPN) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs and who achieved a minimum 3.5 GPA (or US equivalent) in their bachelor’s degree. Applications must have been received by the priority deadline of November 1st to be considered for the 2024 award.

To apply to the Community Scholars program you must first submit a NursingCAS application for admission to the GEPN or RN-MSN program at Yale by the November 1st priority deadline. If you meet the eligibility requirements, you'll be emailed a link to a separate scholarship application form after November 1st. 

The separate application for the Community Scholars program includes a series of essays inviting the applicant to demonstrate their commitment to working with underserved populations and how their time at YSN will help them achieve that goal.

We're here to answer any questions you might have, whether about the Community Scholars program, financial aid, how to apply, our programs or anything else! Fill out this short form and we'll be in touch.