The BHS Clarion Hospital Foundation is looking for applicants for our 2023
Stroup Family Nursing Scholarships. A generous donation from the Stroup
family towards nursing education has enabled the funding of four scholarships.
2 - $1,000 ASN Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who are entering their first year of the
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program at Pennsylvania Western
University Clarion in Fall 2022. During the second year of the awardees'
ASN program, awardees in good standing become a Nurse Extern at Clarion
Hospital. The Nurse Extern Program provides RN experience through mentorship
and $5,000 tuition reimbursement for as well as employment upon graduation.
2 - $1,000 BSN Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who are entering their first year of a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Pennsylvania Western University
Clarion in Fall 2022. This scholarship is renewable for year two of the
BSN program. During the third and fourth years of the awardees' BSN program,
awardees in good standing become a Nurse Extern at Clarion Hospital. The
Nurse Extern Program provides RN experience through mentorship and $5,000
(per year) tuition reimbursement as well as employment upon graduation.
To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
Be a graduate or future graduate of Clarion, Forest, Jefferson, or Venango
County High School
Be accepted to Pennsylvania Western University Clarion for Fall 2022
Have a grade point average of 3.0 or equivalent in the final three years
of high school
Plan to pursue their education in nursing, enter the Nurse Extern Program,
and gain employment at BHS Clarion Hospital
Applications must be postmarked or delivered to the foundation by February28, 2023
Mail completed applications to:
BHS Clarion Hospital Foundation
1 Hospital Drive
Clarion, PA, 16214
For more information contact BHS Clarion Hospital Foundation at
814-226-1258.
