Professional Nurses of Southwestern PA Scholarship Fund Grant

Professional Nurses of Southwestern PA Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Last Updated: February 10, 2026

Summary

The Professional Nurses of Southwestern PA Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports nursing education for students in nine counties of southwestern Pennsylvania. This scholarship aims to assist those pursuing a Pre-Licensure RN, BSN, Master's, PhD, or DNP programs. Eligible applicants must have completed one semester in a nursing program and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The fund continues the legacy of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, promoting leadership and service in nursing.

Overview

The Pittsburgh Foundation Established in 1945, The Pittsburgh Foundation is one of the nation’s oldest community foundations and as of 2022 is the 18th largest of more than 750 similar foundations across the United States. As a community foundation, its resources comprise endowment funds established by individuals, businesses and organizations with a passion for charitable giving and fulfilling the Foundation’s mission of improving quality of life for all in the region. The Foundation currently manages about 2,500 individual donor funds and, together with its supporting organizations and its affiliate, The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County, has assets of $1.386 billion (2022). Grantmaking benefits a broad spectrum of basic needs and development opportunities within Pittsburgh and beyond. Scholarships The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County provide scholarship opportunities for local students to pursue their educational goals. Scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate, medical and professional school students who are attending community colleges, four-year universities and career/technical schools. Professional Nurses of Southwestern PA Scholarship Fund Professional Nurses of South Western PA Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to continue one of the purposes of its former group, District #6 Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, founded in 1925. That purpose is to be a strong supporter of nursing education. Their commitment is to continue offering scholarships at every level to nursing students residing in nine counties of southwestern Pennsylvania. This association has evolved into a group of nurses who want to pass the “lamp of nursing” to worthy recipients who display qualities of outstanding service and leadership that have been present in this group from its beginnings.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend a State Board of Nursing approved school of professional nursing seeking a Pre-Licensure (RN or BSN) or RN to BSN and have completed one (1) semester of instruction in their basic nursing program. For Masters or Doctoral applicants: Must be enrolled in a State Board of Nursing approved school of professional nursing. Reside in one of the nine counties compromising the Southwestern PA: Allegheny County, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Green, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland as a permanent resident. Pursue a degree or studies in a Pre-Licensure R.N or B.S.N; or enrolled in a Master’s Program; or a PhD program; or a DNP program. Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.