🎓 NGA Scholarship Fund

We believe in nurses who dream big — and act boldly. The Nurse Guild of Africa Scholarship Fund offers financial support of up to $30,000 USD per applicant to help outstanding nurses pursue education, launch health initiatives, and scale impact-driven projects.

Our scholarships are not just academic — they are entrepreneurial and transformational. Designed to equip nurse leaders with the knowledge and funding to create lasting change in their communities.

✅ What the Scholarship Covers

• Tuition fees for postgraduate health programs
• Launching or scaling a nurse-led community health project
• Purchasing essential tools, technology, or learning materials
• Attending regional or international nursing conferences
• Accessing additional mentorship and business incubation

🧑🏾‍🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Be a registered nurse or midwife in Africa
• Be a member of the Nurse Guild of Africa
• Have a strong proposal that addresses a health challenge in their community
• Have successfully completed the following online Guild courses:
• 🌟 Entrepreneurship for Nurses
• 📊 Quality Assurance in Healthcare
• 📋 Project Planning & Management in Health

📚 How to Enrol in Required Courses

These courses are fully online, self-paced, and can be completed in under 12 weeks:

• Includes quizzes, case studies, downloadable resources, and certificate on completion
• Enrolment is FREE for Guild members

📝 How to Apply

• Your Full Name & Country
• Completed certificates from required courses
• A 3-minute video pitch or 1,000-word concept note of your proposed project or learning plan
• Budget breakdown and timeline
• Two reference letters (including one from a health professional)

🟢 Apply Now

💰 Nurse-Led Microfinance Initiative

Header: “Small Loans. Big Ideas. African Nurses Building Business.”

We understand that access to capital is one of the greatest barriers faced by nurses trying to turn ideas into action. That’s why we offer the NGA Nurse Microfinance Fund — a low-interest, low-barrier finance initiative for nurse-led health enterprises.

💼 Who Can Apply?

• Have a health-related business idea or an existing community project
• Are based in an African country and have a sustainable model
• Have completed the required training:
• Entrepreneurship Course
• Project Management Course
• Demonstrate a clear plan for repayment and growth

💸 What We Offer

• Microloans from $500 to $5,000 USD
• 0% interest rate depending on your location and project category
• 12–24 months flexible repayment plans
• Financial literacy training & business coaching included

🌍 Examples of Funded Initiatives

• Endometriosis Uganda
• Midwifery Led Community Transformation

🧩 How to Get Started

1. Join the Nurse Guild of Africa
2. Complete the online courses
3. Submit your business proposal via the microfinance application portal

📩 Apply for a Microloan

👥 Mentorship & Support

• 1-on-1 mentorship with faculty and nurse leaders
• Quarterly business check-ins and project evaluation
• Access to networking and pitch events
• Promotion of your project on NGA platforms

🏆 Showcase Your Success

Graduates of the program are invited to present their project results at the NGA Online Conference and may be considered for additional rounds of funding and regional scaling support.