Bill > A05553

This bill establishes the New York State Nursing Faculty Scholarship Incentive Program, designed to increase the number of nursing educators in the state by providing scholarships to registered professional nurses pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in nursing. The program will award 30 scholarships annually, with half going to master's degree candidates and half to doctoral degree candidates, beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Eligible applicants must be registered nurses with clinical experience and demonstrate academic merit for admission to nursing education programs. Scholarship recipients will receive up to $15,000 annually to cover education-related expenses, including tuition, fees, room and board, supplies, and living expenses. In exchange, recipients must commit to serving as nursing educators or adjunct clinical faculty in New York state nursing programs for nine months for each year of scholarship received, with a minimum service commitment of two academic years. If recipients fail to fulfill their service obligation, they may be required to repay a prorated portion of the scholarship funds. The program aims to address nursing faculty shortages by providing financial incentives and support for nurses to become educators, with preference given to full-time students who have partial funding from community agencies or healthcare providers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5553