Smart Track to Nursing Success Scholarship

Smart Track to Nursing Success invites selected Penn State World Campus RN to BSN students to get a head start on their education through a one-semester, noncredit scholarship program.

Smart Track to Nursing Success helps you develop the skills and habits needed to be a successful online learner. If you are accepted into the program, you will work with other students in the online RN to BSN program, learning tools and resources that can help you achieve academic success and expanding your nursing network.

You can expect to spend 2–3 hours per week on the program. For your participation, you will receive a scholarship award of $1,500.

  • $1,500 scholarship
  • Cohort of peers who can provide support throughout your college career
  • Engaged and supportive instructors
  • Individualized support from academic services, advising, and navigation coaches
  • Online tutoring resources, including college-level writing support
  • Instruction in developing strong study habits, including time management, organization, note-taking, and test preparation

  • Complete one semester in the program
  • Enroll in and complete at least 3 credits during that semester
  • Actively participate in the Smart Track noncredit course work

Complete the Application

Smart Track to Nursing Success is an opportunity for invited nursing students to receive a jump start at Penn State World Campus. This program will provide you with tools and unique resources to increase the likelihood that you will be successful in your course work.

Penn State employees are not eligible to receive the Smart Track to Nursing Success scholarship but may participate in the program.

The application to participate in the spring 2025 cohort of the Smart Track to Nursing Success program has closed.