Bernard and Carolyn Torraco Memorial Nursing Scholarships
UNICO Foundation, Inc.
About
The UNICO Foundation will grant $2,500 scholarships to students who are currently attending accredited campus-based prelicensure or graduate nursing programs in the United States and completing core nursing courses. These awards support students who will continue their nursing studies in the 2027-2028 academic year. Applicants must meet the Foundation's citizenship and residency/sponsorship requirements.
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Who can apply
Reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the listed states.
“Applicants must reside in or have a UNICO Chapter/District sponsor from one of the following states: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, or Wisconsin.”
Be a United States citizen.
“Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.”
Be currently attending an accredited campus-based nursing degree program in the United States and completing core nursing courses.
“A candidate must be currently attending an accredited campus-based nursing degree program in the United States, completing core nursing courses.”
Continue studies within the 2027-2028 academic year.
“Continue their study within the academic year 2027-2028.”
Online degree programs are not eligible; program must be campus-based.
“Online degree programs are not eligible for UNICO scholarships.”
If you were a recipient of a UNICO Foundation scholarship in 2026 or have an active multi-year UNICO award, you may not apply.
“If you were a recipient of a UNICO Foundation scholarship in 2026 or have been awarded a UNICO Foundation multi-year scholarship, you may not apply for any other UNICO Foundation Scholarships while your award is still active.”