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Scholarships

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THE LADIES BOARD 2026 NURSING SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Are you pursuing further education in a nursing career? We are seeking qualified applicants for our 2026 nursing scholarship program. Applications will be accepted between January 2, 2026, through March 16, 2026.

 

Criteria for selection include all of the following:

 

  • Home residence or work in Loudoun County.
  • Enrollment in an accredited school of nursing. An acceptance letter with the applicant’s name is required if not currently enrolled in a school of nursing.
  • Completion of one semester (9 credits) of nursing school OR 30 undergraduate college credits. Funds are not available for prerequisite classes.
  • 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.
  • Completed applications must be submitted by midnight, March 16th, 2026.
  • If your graduation date is in May or June of 2026, you have missed the opportunity to apply for this year’s scholarship.

 

Letters will be mailed to all applicants after April 6th, 2026, whether accepted or not. Students may be awarded ONLY TWO CONSECUTIVE Ladies Board scholarships.

Scholarship History

 

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 1,456 scholarships totaling over $2,504,263.

 

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 2025, The Ladies Board awarded $170,000 to 40 students. Scholarships ranged from $3,700 to $4,800.

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