From now until March 1st, 2026 , the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation is accepting applications for the Careers in Career Nursing Scholarship through the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal. The Northeastern Health Care Foundation's Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship is available to students and healthcare workers in Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Wyoming Counties who plan to pursue, or are currently pursuing, a career in nursing and intend to practice in Northeastern Pennsylvania. This competitive nursing scholarship program aims to support the growth and development of the nursing workforce in NEPA. Scholarships are available to those who are: Looking to enter an ASN or LPN program Currently employed in the healthcare field and looking to advance to an LPN , RN/BSN , or Master's level program Students entering their third or fourth year of a four-year nursing degree ‘Nontraditional’ students or those looking to go back to school to obtain any nursing certification or degree If awarded a Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship, the funds MUST be used for the 2026 academic year (July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2027) . Students graduating in Spring 2026 are NOT eligible to receive this award. To qualify for a Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship, individuals must show they have had a permanent address in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wyoming County for the last three years. Please note: this scholarship opportunity is NOT intended for graduating high school seniors. Scholarship recipients are asked to demonstrate a commitment to stay in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. All applications and application materials must be received through our online scholarship portal.

From now until March 1st, 2025 , the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation is accepting applications for the Careers in Career Nursing Scholarship through the Scranton Area Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal . What is the Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship? Established in 2021 by the Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation , this competitive nursing scholarship program aims to support the growth and development of the nursing workforce in NEPA . Who can apply? Students and healthcare workers in Lackawanna , Luzerne , and Wyoming Counties who plan to pursue, or who are pursuing, nursing and who will practice in Northeastern Pennsylvania. What are the qualifications? To qualify for the Careers in Care Nursing Scholarship, individuals are asked to demonstrate a commitment to stay in the NEPA region and must s how that they have had a permanent address in Lackawanna, Luzerne, or Wyoming County for the last three years ; and m eet one of the following criteria: Students entering a CNA, ASN, or LPN program Individuals currently employed in the healthcare field and looking to advance to a LPN, RN/BSN, or Masters Level program Students entering their third or fourth year of a four-year nursing degree and looking for financial assistance ‘Nontraditional’ students or those l ooking to go back to school to obtain any nursing certification or degree Get Started Here! Click the link below and create an account for our online scholarship portal. Once you have created your account, look for the application entitled “ Eligibility - Northeastern Pennsylvania Health Care Foundation Careers in Care Scholarship ” to start your application. All 2025 scholarship applications are due March 1st, 2025 at 11:59 PM . All applications must be submitted through our online portal. No paper or emailed applications will be accepted. Scholarship decisions will be announced in June.