Students who are enrolled in three WVU School of Nursing programs are eligible to become Conway Scholars as part of the recently announced Bedford Falls Foundation grant.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), PhD in Nursing, or Arellano University-International Nursing partner program students will be invited to become Conway Scholars and receive a scholarship covering tuition and other expenses during their time at the WVU School of Nursing.
“Support from the Bedford Falls Foundation in creating Conway Scholars will make a significant impact on the lives of our students,” said Dr. Tara Hulsey, WVU School of Nursing Dean and E. Jane Martin Endowed Professor. “Thanks to the Conways, students with financial barriers to nursing education are being given an opportunity to thrive.”
The $2.6 million grant from the Bedford Falls Foundation helps address nursing workforce challenges in West Virginia and beyond. The grant funds support coordinated philanthropic efforts by Bedford Falls founders William “Bill” Conway and his late wife, Joanne Barkett Conway. The Bedford Falls Foundation supports a variety of charitable causes, with a particular focus on nursing education.
The Bedford Falls Foundation grant was awarded through the WVU Foundation, the nonprofit organization that receives and administers private donations on behalf of the University, in conjunction with WVU Day of Giving. The 24-hour fundraising event, held March 20, raised $30.4 million from over 8,500 gifts.
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CONTACT: Wendy Holdren
Director of Communications and Marketing
WVU School of Nursing
304-581-1772; Wendy. Holdren@hsc.wvu.edu