Professional Nurses of Southwestern PA Scholarship Fund

The 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. The association's 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. The scholarship supports nursing students at all educational levels from pre-licensure programs through doctoral studies. Previous recipients are encouraged to re-apply in consecutive years.