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Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship Program

SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC

Funding Amount

Up to $700,000 (competitive program)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship Program

Established: 2021

Funder: Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation through Scranton Area Community Foundation

Total Program Fund: $700,000 competitive nursing scholarship program

Geographic Scope: Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties, Northeastern Pennsylvania

Purpose: Support the growth and development of the nursing workforce in NEPA

Eligibility:

  • Residency Requirement: Permanent address in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wyoming County for the last three years

  • Students pursuing or planning to pursue nursing with intent to practice in Northeastern Pennsylvania

  • Students obtaining a CNA and entering the healthcare workforce

  • Healthcare field employees in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wyoming County seeking to advance as an LPN or RN

  • Students in their third or fourth year of a four-year nursing degree seeking financial assistance

  • Nontraditional students or those returning to school for a nursing degree

  • Registered nurses pursuing a Master's degree
  • Application Requirements:

  • Letters of recommendation required
  • Contact: Scranton Area Community Foundation, 612 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510 | Phone: (570) 347-6203

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    • Letters of recommendation are required when applying
    • Contact the Scranton Area Community Foundation for complete application details and submission process

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    workforce-development

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