Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUSA
Area of StudyHealth
Application Deadline15 January 2027
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1096
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About This Scholarship

The Boston College Connell School of Nursing Ph.D. Program is a fully funded doctoral program designed to prepare nurse scientists, educators, researchers, and healthcare policy leaders. The program combines advanced scientific inquiry, nursing theory, and rigorous research training to equip scholars with expertise to transform healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes globally.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition covered
  • Mandatory fees coverage
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Financial support for first three years of study

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Nursing from a nationally accredited university
  • 2 Must have completed a statistics course
  • 3 Must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • 4 International applicants must possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing equivalent to a U.S. BSN degree
  • 5 International applicants must hold an active nursing license in their home country
  • 6 Preferred: Minimum GPA of 3.5
  • 7 Preferred: Strong research experience
  • 8 Preferred: Clear research interests aligned with faculty expertise
  • 9 Preferred: Publications and scholarly work
  • 10 Preferred: Excellent writing ability
  • 11 Preferred: Leadership experience or leadership potential

How to Apply

1
Create an account or log in to the application portal at apply.bc.edu
2
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae including academic history, professional experience, nursing licenses, research experience, publications, social justice activities, and additional language skills
3
Write and submit a goal statement (typed, double-spaced, maximum four pages) outlining educational goals, research interests, and professional aspirations
4
Submit a scholarly writing sample such as academic papers, published articles, training manuals, clinical case analyses, or research manuscripts
5
Submit three letters of recommendation
📅 4 years

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