Attention High School Juniors! If you have an interest in a career in nursing – The ASPIRE Program is for you, and we invite you to fill out our application to become an ASPIRE Scholar!
The ASPIRE Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) sponsored by the Howley Foundation in partnership with La Salle University, is an enrichment program designed for high school juniors interested in pursuing a career in nursing. Upon acceptance as an ASPIRE Scholar, you will participate in a number of interactive experiences designed to expose and introduce you to the profession of nursing. After successful completion of the high school program, ASPIRE Scholars receive a stipend of $500, and will be invited to return to participate in the ASPIRE Program their senior year.
Following your high school senior year, ASPIRE Scholars will have the opportunity to receive scholarship funding to attend La Salle University to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and also maintain part-time employment at HUP. ASPIRE Scholars will receive ongoing support and mentorship throughout their undergraduate program and employment at HUP.
The ASPIRE Program is interested in finding ASPIRE Scholars who may not feel that they have the economic means or personal support to pursue a career in nursing. The ASPIRE Program is committed to making the nursing profession accessible for those who might never have considered a nursing career possible. The ASPIRE Program is designed to provide the tools and support for students interested and passionate about nursing, starting on a path that will lead them to a life-long career in nursing!
Program Goals
The goals of the ASPIRE Program at HUP are to:
- Offer an interactive enrichment program to high school students to affirm their interest in a career in nursing
- Stimulate academic excellence and intellectual curiosity, emphasizing personal development
- Foster mentoring relationships and socialization with others in nursing
- Provide access and support through various networks and resources in the form of:
- Academic Support
- Peer Support
- Social Support
- Financial Support
For questions or to learn more about the ASPIRE program at HUP, please contact ASPIRE-HUP@pennmedicine.upenn.edu.
In This Section
Student eligibility and criteria and guidelines about our program.
Junior and Senior Year High School: Saturday enrichment classes to develop their understanding of a career in nursing.
Information about the application and selection process.
General Program Information FAQs