Evelyn Paige Parker Scholarship Fund (Pittsburgh Black Nurses In Action)

INVESTING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITIES OF TOMORROW

The Evelyn Paige Parker Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 by the Pittsburgh Black Nurses In Action and was named after Evelyn Paige Parker who was a dedicated nurse and member of the organization. One of the purposes of this scholarship is to attract and/or retain nurses to the Pittsburgh area.

Below are the minimum requirements to be considered for the award. Eligible applicants must meet each of the following requirements to be considered for the award:

  1. Must have completed at least one (1) full year in nursing school. (If not, must be enrolled in a nursing second-degree program, diploma RN or LPN to RN program).

  2. Must have at least one (1) full year of nursing school remaining (If not, must be enrolled in a nursing second-degree program, diploma RN or LPN to RN program with one semester remaining).

  3. Be in good scholastic standing as indicated by 3.0 or better GPA at time of application.

  4. Must currently be taking at least 6 credit hours per semester.

In 2025, the following scholarships were awarded: (1) $3500, (1) $2000, and (4) $1000. Scholarship amounts may vary each year based on available funding.

The application period is open from: February 1 – May 1, 2026

To apply, click on the link below and select the Evelyn Paige Parker Pittsburgh Black Nurses In Action Scholarship Application.