Future Heroes

Supporting the next generation of Mountie nurses!

Mount Aloysius College, in affiliation with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, and UPMC Somerset, recently announced a new opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Incoming nursing students will be eligible for up to $54,000 in funding towards their education, plus guaranteed employment and hiring incentives at those UPMC locations.

Mount Aloysius College will offer a $24,000 “Future Heroes” scholarship to all incoming nursing students from the state of Pennsylvania enrolled in the Associate RN degree program or the final two years of the pre-licensure BSN program. Students accepted into the UPMC Nursing Tuition Loan Forgiveness Program and who agree to a three year employment contract with UPMC Altoona, UPMC Bedford, or UPMC Somerset prior to matriculation at the College are eligible for a forgiveable loan up to $15,000 from UPMC while attending Mount Aloysius. UPMC will also offer up to $15,000 in hiring incentives on top of the forgivable loan.

“We are incredibly excited to announce this new initiative. The mission of Mount Aloysius is focused on responding to the needs of the community with quality education. Our

region needs nurses now more than ever, and through this collaboration, we will provide the community with ’Future Heroes’ at little or no net cost for the student,” said John McKeegan, president of Mount Aloysius College.

“Incoming nursing students will receive an exceptional nursing education in our premier nursing program while taking advantage of the tremendous affordability and many other benefits that come with this affiliation.”

Jan Fisher, president of UPMC Altoona/UPMC Bedford, agrees.

“The missions of Mount Aloysius College and UPMC match,” she said. “These are local students —local families— who will have an opportunity to go to college at little to no cost, and in the end, they will work for a world-class healthcare organization. It’s a great start to a wonderful career.”

The Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship is available to students who are starting their nursing education in fall 2021.

Caption: President John McKeegan and Jan Fisher, President of UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford, sign agreements committing to the Future Heroes Nursing Scholarship program. This program provides financial and employment incentives to Pennsylvania residents who attend Mount Aloysius for their nursing degree.