Undergraduate Financial Aid & Scholarships

Financial Aid

The University of Pittsburgh - Financial Aid Office staff will assist students and families with the process of applying for and receiving financial aid. The staff is available during office hours to respond to your financial aid questions and requests. No appointments are necessary. Students and families are assisted in the office on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

For more information regarding financial aid, please click the following link: http://www.oafa.pitt.edu/fahome.aspx

Undergraduate Nursing Scholarships

The School of Nursing awards the following scholarships annually. The scholarship process begins in January of each academic year for all undergraduate students. Each student winning a scholarship through the School of Nursing will be recognized at the Nursing Convocation held at the beginning of each fall term.

Due Dates:

NEW STUDENTS will submit your scholarship application and additional material by June 1.
CURRENT STUDENTS will submit your scholarship application and additional materials by March 15.

*NOTE – Current students need to submit scholarship applications from the “CURRENT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP” section only and your applications are due to April Bruce in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year.

For more information regarding the following scholarships, please contact April Bruce at brucea@pitt.edu.

Undergraduate Student Scholarships (New Students Only)

Margaret M. Dick-Quasi Endowed Scholarship

A resource fund for incoming freshman. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by June 1 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund for Undergraduate Students

A resource fund for incoming freshman eligible to take course work at the Honors College. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and reside in the United States. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by June 1 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Lt. Ann Visnovsky-Minor – Class of ’48 Nursing Scholarship Fund

This scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of fall term to an undergraduate incoming freshmen during the fall term.
Criteria Basis:

Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Dependents of enlisted career military members (who have served at least 12 years of active duty) or dependents of any military member who lost his/her life while in the line of duty, or
Recipients of three or four year ROTC scholarships for nursing from any branch of military service, or
Military veterans with at least four years of active duty service and who were separated from service with an honorable discharge, or
Dependents of active duty military or veterans with less than 12 years of military service, or
Recipients of one or two year ROTC scholarships for nursing from any branch of military service, or
Individuals who are from the Winder area of Pennsylvania (residents for a minimum of 10 years with a Winder mailing address) or any past/current recipient of the Fund award(s) meeting GPA guidelines who do not fall in any of the above groups, or
Individuals who are from the Johnstown area of Pennsylvania (residents for a minimum of 10 years with a Johnstown mailing address)
Demonstration of commitment to national and community service and extenuating circumstances (including financial need, family tragedy, etc.)

Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by June 1 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Anne J. Pierce Endowed Fund for Student Resources

Resource funds for books, lab fees, travel, tuition or other educational expenses. Recipient is to be an incoming minority freshman (including male nursing students) or transfer student with financial needs. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by June 1 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Ann M. J. Reed Memorial Scholarship

A resource scholarship for incoming freshman students enrolled in the School of Nursing. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by June 1 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Ellen B. Rudy Endowed Scholarship for Future Nursing Leaders

Scholarship for incoming freshman. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by June 1 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Undergraduate Student Scholarships (Current Students Only)

Kathryn C. & John W. Conway Endowed Student Nursing Award

Resource funding for current sophomore and junior students in the School of Nursing. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Elaine F. Hagerty Memorial Nursing Student Resources Fund

Resource fund for current sophomore and juniors in the School of Nursing. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to apply. Candidates with a strong interest in becoming a medical/surgical nurse or residents of Steubenville, OH will be given preference. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship Fund for Undergraduate Students

Resource fund for current undergraduate students in good academic standing and eligible to take course work at the Honors College. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Ladies Hospital Aid Society Endowed Fund for Student Resources

Resource funds for senior students with the intention to pursue a career involving woman’s health care issues after graduation. All candidates shall have completed their junior year and have a minimum GPA of 3.5. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Deborah Elaine Lawhorn Memorial Fund

Resource funds for minority and economically disadvantaged students. All candidates shall have successfully completed their first year of undergraduate studies with a minimum GPA of 2.75. Preference shall be given to students who have financial need and are eligible to receive matching funds from NEED (Negro Educational Emergency Drive) and for students who intend to pursue a career in oncology nursing after graduation. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Rebecca Olive McKinney Endowed Fund

Resource fund for books, lab fees, travel, or other educational expenses. All candidates must be a current freshman, sophomore, or junior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Frank and Anna Minno Scholarship Fund in Memory of their daughter Lt. Col. Julia Minno, BSN ’49, M. Litt ‘53

A resource fund for current undergraduate students in the School of Nursing. All candidates shall be residents of one of the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, and Westmoreland counties. Preference shall be given to graduates of Conemaugh Valley High School or Cambria County residents. Students currently enrolled must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Lt. Ann Visnovsky-Minor – Class of ’48 Nursing Scholarship Fund

This scholarship will be awarded at the beginning of fall term to current students with the status of sophomore or junior during the fall term.

Criteria Basis:

Must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
Dependents of enlisted career military members (who have served at least 12 years of active duty) or dependents of any military member who lost his/her life while in the line of duty, or
Recipients of three or four year ROTC scholarships for nursing from any branch of military service, or
Military veterans with at least four years of active duty service and who were separated from service with an honorable discharge, or
Dependents of active duty military or veterans with less than 12 years of military service, or
Recipients of one or two year ROTC scholarships for nursing from any branch of military service, or
Individuals who are from the Winder area of Pennsylvania (residents for a minimum of 10 years with a Winder mailing address) or any past/current recipient of the Fund award(s) meeting GPA guidelines who do not fall in any of the above groups, or
Individuals who are from the Johnstown area of Pennsylvania (residents for a minimum of 10 years with a Johnstown mailing address), or
Demonstration of commitment to national and community service and extenuating circumstances (including financial need, family tragedy, etc.)

Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Pirates Alumni Scholarship Fund for African-American Student Support

Scholarship to African-American students in the School of Nursing. Must be a full-time nursing student in the freshman, sophomore or junior year of study with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and evidence of financial need. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Ann M. J. Reed Memorial Scholarship

Resource scholarship for current students enrolled in the School of Nursing. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Ellen B. Rudy Endowed Scholarship for Future Nursing Leaders

Scholarship for current undergraduate students who demonstrates outstanding leadership potential with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Tony and Mildred Sherry Savino Memorial Student Resource Fund

Resource funds for current full-time undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.75 or greater. All candidates shall have graduated from one of the following Pennsylvania Public School districts: Altoona area, State College area or Hollidaysburg area in Blair and Center counties. All candidates shall demonstrate active community service and/or professional involvement. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Stella Yaksich Endowed Scholarship

Candidate must be a junior in the School of Nursing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Must also exhibit leadership in the School of Nursing, on campus, in the community, or elsewhere. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Dr. Ann Gera Yurick Memorial Fund

Resource fund to support nursing students interested in geriatric nursing. Candidates must be a current sophomore or junior nursing student interested in becoming a geriatric nurse. Students currently enrolled must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is for the fall term only and is due in the Student Services Office by March 15 of each academic year. Click here for an application.

Nursing Alumni Society Student Scholarships

The Nursing Alumni Society awards the following student scholarships annually at its Alumni Day event in the spring. For more information regarding the following scholarships, please contact Joan Nock at the Nursing Alumni Office at 412-624-2404 or at jno100@pitt.edu.

The Nursing Alumni Senior Student Award

This $500 award recognizes a senior nursing student’s excellence in scholastic, professional and personal achievement. Award criteria:

Applicant must have at least a cumulative 3.25 GPA
Complete an application form (available in the Alumni Office, Room 217)
Secure two letters of recommendation from nursing faculty
Submit a 300-500 word essay describing an accomplishment that best illustrates student strengths and how student plans to contribute to the nursing profession

The Nursing Alumni Society RN-BSN Student Award

Established in 2002, the $500 award recognizes an RN-BSN student’s excellence in scholastic, professional and personal achievement. Award criteria:

Applicant must have earned 20 or more credits toward a BSN degree and have a cumulative 3.5 GPA
Complete an application form (available in the Alumni Office, Room 217)
Secure two letters of recommendation from nursing faculty
Submit a 300-500 word essay describing how you, as a professional nurse, have made a difference in a patient’s life and/or the nursing profession

The African American Nursing Alumni Scholarship

This award provides a cash award for a qualified student who has attained sufficient academic standing. Award criteria:

Applicant must be a full-time generic student who will be a junior or senior in the next academic year at the University of Pittsburgh-School of Nursing and have a minimum GPA of 2.5
Provide evidence of financial need
Demonstrates a commitment to nursing and motivation to become a leader in the profession
Unanimously chosen following a personal interview by the Selection Committee

Additional Scholarship, Financial Aid, and Grant Opportunities

This section is for nursing students of all levels who are looking for information on scholarships, financial aid, loans, and grant opportunities. The following websites listed do not have any affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh nor the School of Nursing.

Supplemental Scholarship Information (10/2/2008)

http://www.discovernursing.com
For all levels of nursing students, associated with Johnson and Johnson co., multiple scholarships with their requirements listed in the search for scholarships section.

http://www.geriatricnursing.org
For MSN and Doctoral students, drop down bar for scholars and fellows then click on award programs.

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Students/index.htm
For all levels of nursing students, located in financial aid in the student tab.

http://www.aacn.org/
For RN-BSN students and MSN students, located in the about AACN section under awards, grants, and scholarships.

http://www.snap-online.org
For BSN students, located under student financial aid.

http://www.nsna.org
For BSN students, located under foundation/scholarships.

http://www.okstate.edu/finaid/TRIO/talentsearch/scholarships.html
For undergraduate students. Click on Nursing Scholarships towards the bottom of the webpage.

http://www.fastweb.com/fastweb/register/start
For undergraduate students.

http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/pages/nu.htm
For BSN students.

http://www.ahna.org
For BSN and MSN students interested in Holistic Nursing, located under the Resources tab, click on scholarships.

http://www.choosenursing.com/
For BSN students, located in the scholarship section.

http://www.exceptionalnurse.com/
Nonprofit 501 (c) 3 resource network committed to inclusion of more people with disabilities in the nursing profession. Click on Financial Aid for resources.

http://www.ena.org/foundation/
For all levels of nursing students, located in scholarship section.

http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/
For BSN students, located in student assistance.

http://www.navy.com/healthcare/nursing
For BSN students.

http://www.airforce.com/education/healthcare/moneyForSchool.php
For BSN students.