A Legacy of Excellence and Opportunity
The Conway Nursing Scholarships, generously funded by Bill and Joanne Conway and the Bedford Falls Foundation, provide exceptional undergraduate nursing students with the financial support needed to pursue their calling as nurses dedicated to healing the mind, body, and spirit. Designed to recognize academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to compassionate, whole-person care, these scholarships ensure that dedicated students have the opportunity to thrive in the faith-based community at The Conway School of Nursing (CSON).
No separate application is required—each year, incoming nursing students are automatically evaluated for the scholarship. In the Class of 2028, 46% of incoming nursing students were awarded Conway Scholarships, joining a distinguished network of future healthcare leaders.
A Decade of Impact
Since its establishment in 2012, the William and Joanne Conway Nursing Scholars Program has transformed lives. The program was founded with three core goals:
- Empowering the next generation of nurses by providing financial support to high-achieving students.
- Addressing the growing healthcare needs of the Washington, D.C. region and beyond.
- Combating the national nursing shortage by helping more students enter and excel in the field.
The program launched in 2013 with its first cohort of 19 scholars, all of whom successfully passed the NCLEX-RN exam on their first attempt and secured desired job placements. Today, the program has supported over 75 graduates and continues to grow, with a record 47 new scholars joining the Class of 2028.
Shaping the Future of Nursing
Over the past decade, more than $26 million in scholarships has been awarded to aspiring nurses, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of their success. Conway Scholars have gone on to work in top healthcare institutions across the country.
These scholars are distinguished not only by their academic excellence but by their unwavering commitment to compassionate, ethical, and holistic patient care—a hallmark of a Conway School of Nursing graduate.
A Vision for the Future
Bill Conway once remarked, “If you need a nurse, you hope for one from Catholic (University). Catholic University nurses focus on treating the patient, not just the disease.”
This philosophy continues to guide the Conway Nursing Scholars Program. Thanks to the generosity of the Conway family and the Bedford Falls Foundation, these scholarships ensure that the next generation of nursing professionals and healthcare leaders are prepared to serve with skill, empathy, and faith.
Join the legacy of care and excellence. Explore the Conway School of Nursing and take the next step toward a fulfilling career in healthcare.