Sister Mary Daniel Ruffing Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant

Sister Mary Daniel Ruffing Nursing Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pittsburgh Foundation
Amount: US $5,000
Last Updated: February 11, 2026

Summary

The Sister Mary Daniel Ruffing Nursing Scholarship Fund, established by The Pittsburgh Foundation, supports graduate and undergraduate nursing students in Western Pennsylvania. This fund aims to aid those demonstrating financial need, with a minimum GPA requirement of 2.5. Preference is given to undergraduate students, ensuring that future nurses are equipped to meet the healthcare demands of the community. The foundation's commitment to local stewardship enhances the scholarship's impact on the region.

Overview

Pittsburgh Foundation The The Pittsburgh Foundation was founded in 1945 by Charles McKinley, a civic leader who envisioned a permanent charitable institution that could pool resources from individuals, families, and organizations to address the evolving needs of the Pittsburgh region. His founding vision emphasized local stewardship, donor intent, and long-term community impact, creating a flexible philanthropic model that could respond to both immediate challenges and future opportunities. Today, the Foundation continues to honor McKinley’s legacy by strengthening communities through grantmaking, civic leadership, and partnerships that promote equity, opportunity, and quality of life across southwestern Pennsylvania. Sister Mary Daniel Ruffing Nursing Scholarship Fund The Sister Mary Daniel Ruffing Nursing Scholarship Fund was established at The Pittsburgh Foundation to provide scholarships for graduate and undergraduate students in a professional nursing program.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Attend an undergraduate or graduate Professional Nursing program in Western Pennsylvania.Reside in Western Pennsylvania.Pursue a degree or studies in nursing.Have at least two nursing courses displayed on the transcript.Demonstrate financial need.Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.Preference will be given to undergraduate students. If none are qualified then graduate students will be considered.