St. Pius X Nursing Scholarship Fund

The St. Pius X Nursing Scholarship provides scholarship support to qualifying students attending Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. One (1) $1,000 scholarship will be awarded per academic year for use toward the recipient’s tuition, books, and/or student fees. Selected recipient should exemplify a strong Catholic faith and involvement in the St. Pius X Student Center.

Criteria: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Scholarship will be awarded annually to an undergraduate student enrolled full or part time at Pittsburg State University.
2. Strong preference will be given to students who display strong Catholic faith and involvement with St. Pius X Catholic Student Center.
3. Strong preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in nursing, however alternate degree choices are eligible to apply and will be considered.
4. Incoming freshman to Pittsburg State University are eligible to apply, however preference will be given to sophomore, junior and senior students.
5. Minimum GPA of 3.00
6. The scholarship is non-renewable, however past recipients are eligible and encouraged to re-apply.
7. Recipient must meet and maintain the academic eligibility criteria determined by their college.

Application Guidelines: To apply, students must submit the following:
1. A completed scholarship application form.
2. A transcript showing GPA (high school or university transcript, whichever is applicable to your grade at the time of application).
3. A letter of recommendation from a parish pastor (incoming freshman only).

Renewal Requirements: To renew the scholarship, recipients must:
1. The scholarship is non-renewable, however past recipients are eligible and encouraged to re-apply.

Deadlines and Award Details:
Scholarship applications open January 1, 2026 and are due by March 1, 2026.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 1, 2026. The scholarship award will be paid directly to Pittsburg State University and can be used for tuition, books, or fees.

Scholarship Selection:
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita will administer the scholarship and make the award based on the recommendation of the St. Pius X Catholic Student Center Chaplain.

Application

Due March 1, 2026

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    High school (or university) transcript showing GPA; and one letter of recommendation (incoming freshman only)