How many scholarships does the Lancaster County Lions Foundation make each year?

We make two scholarships each calendar year.

What is the Maximum Scholarship amount?

In addition to the $10,000 Maximum Scholarship from RNH Foundation,  the Lancaster County Lions Foundation will contribute up to an additional $2,000, providing those receiving a Lancaster County Lions Foundation Scholarship with a total of up to $12,000!

Duration of Scholarship

Beginning with the Start Date and subject to the other provisions of your Scholarship Agreement, you may draw on your Scholarship for the same period of time as your scholarship from RNH Foundation, Inc. (30 months).

Is there a limit to how much scholarship money I can receive per semester or per year?

Yes, including funds from both RNH Foundation and Lancaster County Lions Foundation, the scholarship will provide up to three thousand ($3,000) dollars per semester (six thousand [$6,000] dollars per academic year) OR the cost of tuition per semester or academic year, whichever is less. (An Academic Year runs from July 1 to June 30.)

Can I use scholarship funds for any school or major?

To be eligible for scholarship:

• your course of study must be related to earning a program, certificate, or degree in nursing, from initial GNA/CNA certifications up through a Master’s in Nursing (MSN) and beyond; and,

• you must attend a nursing school or program that is currently accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and/or the Commission on the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Click https://www.acenursing.org/search-programs to check if your school or program is accredited by ACEN.

Click https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp to check if your school or program is accredited by CCNE.

Can scholarship funds be used to pay for all charges from my school?

The scholarship covers tuition, mandatory fees (e.g., fees which every student must pay to attend school and/or take a particular course), and up to $150 per semester for required books and mandatory course materials, subject to the $3,000/semester disbursement limit above; costs for room, board, insurance, and other non-course-related costs and fees are not covered and will remain your responsibility.

Scholarships may be accessed for a maximum of 30 months from the State Date (see our FAQs page for more).

Can the scholarship be used for courses taken during summer and/or winter term(s)?

Yes, subject to the limit per academic year, above, your Scholarship may be used to pay for covered charges for courses taken during the summer term (the period between the end of the spring semester and beginning of the fall semester) and/or winter term (the period between the end of the fall semester and beginning of the spring semester). Again, Scholarship funds paid for summer/winter terms will count towards the limit for the academic year.

When can I apply?

We accept applications each year beginning February 15 through April 15. All applications must be completed (i.e., both the online application and all supporting documents received by us) by April 15.

How do I apply?

When you are ready to move ahead, please click button below to begin the application process.

For more information, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).