College of Health Professions Scholarships

College of HP

The following scholarship applications will open January 2nd and the deadline for submission is March 1st.

Grace Anna Boggs '71 Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for students pursuing a major offered by the College of Health Professions and have an interest in practicing in the area of rural health care. If you have questions regarding this scholarship, contact chp@sru.edu. Boggs Memorial Scholarship Application and Boggs Memorial Scholarship Recommendation is currently closed.

The Paul M. Angelucci '97 Scholarship

This scholarship is for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in a major considered to be a part of the College of Health Professions. First preference given to a non-traditional student and second preference given to a traditional student. To be considered, student must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher and demonstrate a financial need. If you have questions regarding this scholarship, contact chp@sru.edu. Paul M. Angelucci Scholarship Application and Paul M. Angelucci Scholarship Recommendation is currently closed.

Dr. Jerry Chmielewski Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior full-time student majoring in the College of Engineering and Science or College of Health Professions. The recipient must be nominated by a faculty member who provides a letter addressing the student’s work ethic and passion for learning beyond the classroom. Nominated students must provide a resume and essay describing their career goals to qualify for the scholarship. There will be one recipient per year. The recipient will be selected by faculty within academic departments in the College of Engineering and Science and College of Health Professions. If you have questions regarding the following scholarships, contact ceschp.scholarships@sru.edu.

Coen Family Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are progressing to their junior or senior year in the College of Engineering and Science or College of Health Professions. Students must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher. If you have questions about this scholarship, email ceschp.scholarships@sru.edu. Coen Family Scholarship Application is currently closed.

Exercise Science

Al, Betty, Paul and Jenny Scholarship

Must be a full-time Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3 major in their third year to apply. Awardee must be accepted to the SRU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. This scholarship is not renewable. The application will open on January 2nd with a deadline of March 1st. Please click here for the application: Al, Betty, Paul and Jenny Scholarship Application is currently closed.

Charles and Ruth Nibling Brooker Scholarship

Must be a full-time exercise science major who has completed a minimum of 90 credits with the highest GPA. No application necessary. The Exercise Science Scholarship Committee will automatically review grades and recommend qualified students.

For the following scholarships, there is one application to apply for all. The scholarship application will open January 2nd, and the deadline is March 1st. For further information on the following scholarships, contact the Exercise Science Scholarship Committee at Exercise.Science@sru.edu. Please click here for the application: Exercise Science Scholarship Application is currently closed.

Sheila I. Drohan Scholarship

Must be a full-time Exercise Science major with a minimum 3.25 GPA who is committed to excellence in fitness and exercise. Must have financial need. Scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three additional years contingent on remaining in the Exercise Science major with a minimum 3.25 GPA.

Bob Murray Endowed Exercise Science Scholarship

Must be a full-time Exercise Science major with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three additional years contingent on remaining in the Exercise Science major with a minimum 3.25 GPA.

Fred and Mary Roby Scholarship

Healthcare Administration and Management

There is one scholarship application for all of the scholarships listed below. Be sure to review the application for further details. The scholarship will open December 1st and close April 15th. To apply for one or more of the following scholarships, please click here: HCAM Scholarship Application is currently closed. Additionally, HCAM includes the David Boucher Travel Scholarship, which is listed under the study abroad section. For further information on the following scholarships, contact the Healthcare Administration and Management, 109 Patterson Hall, 724.738.4514.

The Michael Grace ’92 Healthcare Administration Leadership Scholarship

The Michael Grace ’92 Healthcare Administration Leadership Scholarship provides financial support to students majoring in Health Care Administration and Management. Preference will be given to students pursuing the leadership track in the program or to students who have a financial need.

The Guardian Healthcare Scholarship

The scholarship is to be awarded to students in their junior year, majoring in health care administration and management with a concentration in long-term care. Applicants must have a GPA of at least a 3.0 and be involved in organizations associated with their career goals. This scholarship is renewable and there are two recipients per year.

Nursing (RN to BSN)

There is one scholarship application for all of the scholarships listed below. Students must be enrolled in the RN to BSN program to apply for scholarships. The scholarship application opens February 1st, and the deadline for submission is March 31st for all listed scholarships. Additionally, the nursing department offers the David Boucher Travel Scholarship, which is listed under the study abroad section. If you have questions, contact the Nursing Department at nursingdepartment@sru.edu or 724.738.2065. These scholarships are currently closed.

The 40 & 8 Nursing Scholarship

The purpose of the 40 & 8 Nursing Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the nursing program at Slippery Rock University, with preference given to a veteran. This is a one year nonrenewable scholarship. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Nursing Program.

Mary ann calve scholarship for nursing excellence

The student must be going into at least their second year of undergrad pursuing a BSN degree in nursing with at least a 3.5 GPA. Awarded to a student with financial need.

Donna Couillard Getreuer Scholarship

Undergraduate nursing major completing a BSN. First preference to student with interest in health care informatics as evidenced by enrollment in the informatics minor, having a plan of studies that includes all three informatics courses, or currently employed in the field of nursing informatics.

Kay M. Hunt Nursing Scholarship

Undergraduate nursing major completing a BSN with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

Elinor Jeffrey Scholarship

Undergraduates who are at the Junior level completing a BSN with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Renewable for 1 year.

James Kellinger and George Gault Memorial Scholarship

Student enrolled in the SRU RN to BSN. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Either the recipient, or recipient's spouse, sibling, child, parent, or grandparent are, to be, or have been, members of the United States military (active or reserve).

Susan M. McElravy Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing through the RN to BSN program. Must have completed a minimum of 21 credits. Student must have financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient should exemplify the compassionate and empathetic role nurses play in our ever evolving health care system. Renewable with 3.0 GPA and continuation in the program.

Kurt Martin Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Undergraduates completing a BSN. Awarded to the applicant who is facing economic hardship as determined by the Department of Nursing.

Leona Parascenzo Nursing Scholarship

Applicants pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing through the RN to BSN program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Non-renewable but previous awardees may re-apply.

Psychology

This scholarship application will open January 2nd, and the deadline is March 1st. If you have questions, contact ceschp.scholarships@sru.edu.

Leadership in Science

This scholarship is for students who are progressing to their junior or senior year in the College of Engineering and Science or the major of psychology. The Leadership in Science Scholarship is currently closed.

Public Health

Ann T. Bicknell Memorial Scholarship

Any undergraduate or graduate student enrolled or accepted for enrollment in the Gerontology Program at Slippery Rock University can apply. For more information, contact Dr. Adelle Williams, 106 Jack Dinger Hall, adelle.williams@sru.edu, 724.738.2855. The application opens February 7th, and the deadline is March 31st. Bicknell Scholarship Application is currently closed.

Recreational Therapy

The application for the following scholarships opens December 8th, and the deadline is February 28th. Recreational Therapy Scholarship Application is currently closed. If you have questions, contact Dr. Colleen Cooke, Department of Recreational Therapy, at colleen.cooke@sru.edu.

The Barbara J. Gaudio Taylor Recreational Therapy Scholarship

This is a nonrenewable $1,000 scholarship for full-time students that are majoring in Recreational Therapy. Students must be juniors or seniors and have a minimum QPA of 3.0. Applicants must demonstrate leadership through student/professional organizations or community service. Candidates must submit an essay regarding their leadership, service and Recreational Therapy career goals. Preference will be given to students who are involved in Greek Life.

Deborah Hutchins Recreational Therapy Annual Scholarship

This is a scholarship for students majoring in Recreational Therapy who have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students with an Animal Assisted Interventions minor.

Social Work

Capt. Jim Unterwagner Scholarship

Full-time Criminology & Criminal Justice, Social Work, or Interdisciplinary with Sociology or Anthropology emphasis who will have completed 64 credits by the end of the spring semester and demonstrates both financial need and academic achievements. On the electronic application, students will need to attach a resume and an essay describing why they should be considered and how this award would assist them in reaching academic and/or professional goals. The application opens on November 15th, and the deadline is March 15th. For further information, contact Dr. Chris Streidl, 6 Jack C. Dinger Building, christopher.streidl@sru.edu, at (724) 738-2320. Capt. Jim Unterwagner Scholarship Application is currently closed.

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