Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students: Varied amounts for tuition, fees, books and reasonable living expenses. Provided by the federal government to offer financial assistance to disadvantaged associate degree nursing students. Special applications distributed by nursing faculty prior to the fall semester. Selection criteria: Eligible students must come from an economically or environmentally disadvantaged background and have financial need. Preference is given to eligible disadvantaged students for whom the cost of attending would constitute a severe financial hardship. Application