National-Navy Nurse Candidate Program
Navy Nurse Candidate Program (NCP) – Scholarship + Commissioned Officer Opportunity
Nationwide (training and assignments across U.S. and overseas)
Launch Your Nursing Career as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps
Are you a nursing student looking for financial support and a meaningful career after graduation? The Navy Nurse Candidate Program (NCP) offers a unique opportunity to serve your country while advancing your professional nursing career — with $20,000 in bonuses, a monthly stipend, and a guaranteed job as a Navy Nurse Officer upon graduation and licensure.
The NCP is designed for full-time students in ACEN- or CCNE-accredited BSN programs who are within 6–24 months of graduation. It provides:
- Financial support
- Officer training
- A direct path to becoming a commissioned Ensign (O-1) in the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps
Financial Benefits:
- $10,000–$20,000 Signing Bonus (based on your academic year)
- $1,000 Monthly Stipend — paid every month while you’re in school
- Helps with living expenses, books, supplies, etc.
After Graduation:
- Commissioned as a Navy Nurse Officer (Ensign, O-1)
- Serve a minimum of 5 years active duty
- Work in high-tech military hospitals, clinics, or deployments around the world
- Gain leadership experience and advance your career quickly
Professional Growth:
- Hands-on clinical experience through summer training at Navy medical facilities
- Opportunities to pursue specialty certifications and advanced degrees
- Eligible for up to $40,000/year student loan repayment through HPLRP
Why Choose Navy Nursing?
- Full professional autonomy and global licensure
- Transparent pay, pension, and zero-cost health insurance
- Serve in places like Hawaii, Japan, California, or Washington, D.C.
- Work with a diverse patient population in high-acuity environments
- Be part of a nurse- and patient-centered culture
Take the next step in your nursing career.
Get paid while in school. Get trained. Get hired.
Become a Navy Nurse.
**To be considered, applicants must complete the Navy's official Request for Information (RFI) form linked to the job posting.