Luthercare, a leading provider of senior living communities, services and programs in southcentral Pennsylvania, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 High School Nursing Scholarship Program, designed to provide financial support to aspiring nurses and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals.
A total of $25,000 in scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors in Berks, Lancaster, Lebanon and York Counties who plan to pursue a nursing degree. Public, private, nonpublic, and homeschool seniors are eligible to apply. This year, two $5,000 scholarships, two $3,000 scholarships, and nine $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Applicants are required to complete an application and write an essay (750 words, max) describing why they should receive the scholarship and why they are interested in the field of nursing. Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher, coach, mentor, etc., and one from a community member. Students are invited to apply by April 2, 2025.
Questions can be directed to the Luthercare Nursing Scholarship Committee at scholarship@luthercare.org.
Luthercare’s Nursing Scholarship Program began in 2009 by offering scholarships to team members who were furthering their education and professional development. In 2020, with COVID-19 greatly impacting the nursing field, the scholarship program was extended for the first time to Lancaster County and Lebanon County high school students who were planning to pursue a career in nursing. Since then, Luthercare has distributed $90,000 in scholarships to 70 high school students for nursing education. The program reflects our organization’s continuing commitment to quality care and the education of healthcare professionals, and it would not be possible without the generous donors who support Luthercare’s Nursing Scholarship Fund.
About Luthercare
Celebrating 75 years of service, Luthercare, a social ministry organization affiliated with the Lower Susquehanna Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a member of Lutheran Services in America, is a leading provider of independent, personal care and skilled nursing care residences in southcentral Pennsylvania. Luthercare operates Luther Acres, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Lititz, Pa., and St. John’s Herr Estate, an independent living and personal care community in Columbia, Pa. Additionally, Luthercare, a pioneer in Childcare Programs, operates PA Keystone Stars-accredited childcare and early learning centers in Annville and Reamstown and a Mentoring Program that aids family childcare home providers in Lancaster and Lebanon counties.