Scholarships
THE LADIES BOARD 2027 NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS
Are you pursuing further education in a nursing career? We are seeking qualified applicants for our 2027 nursing scholarship program. Applications will be accepted between January 1, 2027, through March 15, 2027.
The Ladies Board established the scholarship program in 1959 to award supplemental funds to qualified nursing students, and since that time The Ladies Board has offered over 1,511 scholarships totaling over $2,690,863.
Funds for the scholarships are raised through The Riverside Gift Shop at Inova Loudoun Hospital, Twice Is Nice thrift shop in Leesburg, The Lights of Love remembrance program and the annual Ladies Board Rummage Sale.
In 2026, The Ladies Board awarded $186,600 to 55 students. Scholarships ranged from $3,000 to $3,800.
Interested? Fill out a Scholarship Application
Criteria for selection include all of the following:
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Home residence or work in Loudoun County.
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Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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Enrollment in an accredited school nursing. An acceptance letter with the applicant’s name is required if not currently enrolled in a school of nursing.
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Completion of one semester (9 credits) of nursing school OR 30 undergraduate college credits. Funds are not available for prerequisite classes.
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Students must have at least a 3.0 cumulative average (or its equivalent). A transcript is required with the school's name and your name included.
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Completed applications must be submitted by midnight, March 15th, 2027.
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If your graduation date is in May or June of 2027, you have missed the opportunity to apply for this year’s scholarship.
Letters will be mailed to all applicants after April 16, 2027, whether accepted or not.
Students may be awarded ONLY TWO CONSECUTIVE Ladies Board scholarships.