PASNAP is proud to offer a $1000 award to a high school senior pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This scholarship was initiated in 2008 in memory of Richard Berritini, a Certified School Nurse for almost 15 years at Port Allegheny High School. He lost his life in 2008 serving for the National Guard in Afghanistan. We continue this scholarship in honor of all the nurses who have learned that the ability to care for others is a gift you will have with you always.

In order to be eligible for the award, the application must be submitted and postmarked by May 1st. The winner will be notified via telephone by June 1st. The award will be sent in the student's name directly to the college or university of the winner's choice.

Information on the details for next year's scholarship will be posted in January 2011.

Or email to pasnapweb@pasnap.org. Be sure to put PASNAP future nurse scholarship in the subject line.

All paperwork must be included in its entirety. No exceptions will be made.

Download the application as a PDF or a Word Document.

The Pennsylvania Association of School Nurses and Practitioners is pleased to award two (2) $1000 scholarships to a nurse/nurse practitioner student intending to practice in school nursing or a certified school nurse pursuing a graduate degree in nursing. The purpose is to recognize the outstanding contributions made by nurses/nurse practitioners in school health settings.

Criteria: Accepted/matriculated in a BSN or School Nurse Certification Program or Nurse Practitioner program or a graduate program; good standing with college/university; no financial need restrictions. The scholarship will be awarded by random selection method for all qualified applicants that have submitted all of the requirements listed below.

The $1000 scholarship will be paid directly to the Financial Aid office in the institution. The applicant must plan on being matriculated during the following semester.

Instructions for Completion of Application

Print or type all information requested on the application. Complete all areas on the application. The application form must be submitted with the following information:

1. A copy of college/university acceptance letter OR an official transcript with the school seal from the college/university.
2. A copy of your current nursing license.
3. A one-page letter outlining your goals in school nursing.
4. A current resume

The entire application package must be postmarked no later than March 15th. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. The recipient will be notified in writing. The applicant must plan on being matriculated during the following school year.

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