CRNA Scholarship Application Test

Are you considering taking the next step in your nursing career and becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)? Thanks to the generous support of the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, now is your chance to do it—tuition-free!

What’s Being Offered:

·         Up to $100,000 in funding to cover tuition, books, and fees at an accredited school of your choice

·         4 available spots for UPMC in Central Pa. ICU nurses

·         Funding provided by the UPMC Pinnacle Foundation

·         Funds are loaned by UPMC and fully forgiven upon completion of your 4 year commitment at UPMC in Central Pa.

·         Please note: If you withdraw, fall below a 3.0 GPA, or do not fulfill the four-year work commitment, the loan must be repaid with interest.

Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered, you must:

·         Received a "solid strong" or higher on your most recent performance review

·         Be accepted to or already enrolled in, any accredited CRNA program (note: 2 years of full-time recent Critical Care Nursing experience required)

·         Submit a loan application, 2 letters of reference to the anesthesia program at UPMC in Central PA

·         Complete Interview and receive offer for 4 years of employment, post graduation and certification

·         Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA throughout the program