Award Amounts

For students pursuing a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) degree, an Associate Degree in Nursing, or completing an 18–24 month program to become a Registered Nurse (RN), typical scholarships range from $2,000 to $5,000 per year.

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For students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), typical scholarships range from $10,000 to $15,000 per year.

Eligible Programs

Students must plan to enroll in, or be accepted to, one of the following full-time nursing programs:

• BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

• LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) / LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

• ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

• RN (Registered Nurse – 18-24 month programs)

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If you're unsure whether your program qualifies, we encourage you to email us at apply@perrymanfoundation.org.

Candidate Qualifications

Required Qualifications

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must: 

• Be a U.S. citizen.

• Be a current or prospective undergraduate student pursuing a full-time, 18-month, two-year, or four-year degree program in an eligible program of study.​

• Not be affiliated with the Perryman Company or Perryman Family Foundation through board service, current employment, or close relatives.

• ​Currently live in one of these eligible counties located in Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, Northern West Virginia, Northern Virginia, Western Maryland, or Chautauqua County, New York:

Preferred Qualifications

The following are preferred, but NOT required:

• Attend, or plan to attend, a program, college, or university located in one of the eligible counties listed above.

• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 for a four-year program, or 2.5 for an 18-month or two-year program.

• Have completed no more than five years of undergraduate studies.

• Provide a high school diploma or similar credential, such as a GED or a federally approved “Ability to Benefit” Test.