AboutMercy College of Ohio is committed to fostering lifelong learning and supporting the professional growth of our alumni. We are proud to offer the Lucile T Heaver Nursing Education Fund, a funding opportunity designed to help graduates pursue additional education, training, or certification to further their careers and achieve their personal goals.
Award$2500 per semester for a maximum of five semesters
Eligibility CriteriaTo qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a graduate of Mercy College of Ohio’s Youngstown campus, or a Mercy College of Ohio graduate currently residing in one of the following counties: Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Stark, or Portage (Ohio), or Mercer, Lawrence, or Beaver (Pennsylvania).
- Be a newly accepted student for an online program starting in 2026 or later.
- Enroll in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 throughout program duration.
How to Apply for AdmissionTo be considered for the scholarship:
- Apply to Mercy College of Ohio at www.mercycollege.edu/apply
- Submit official transcripts and two forms of identification. Submit official transcripts and documentation to admissions@mercycollege.edu
Please note that scholarship awards are limited and will be awarded on a first come first serve basis. Students must be accepted to Mercy College to be awarded the scholarship.
We look forward to supporting you as you take the next step in your educational journey!