Are you a health care student looking for financial assistance to pursue your education? Look no further! We have compiled a comprehensive list of 39 scholarships specifically for health care students. These scholarships are designed to support and encourage future health care professionals in their academic journey. From nursing to pharmacy to public health, there is a scholarship for every field within the health care industry. So, without further ado, let’s dive into the list and start applying for these amazing opportunities!
CAMS Scholarship Program – $5,000
Each year, the Chinese American Medical Society (CAMS) awards scholarships to medical and dental students. Applicants must be first, second, or third year medical or dental students in good standing at an accredited U.S. medical or dental schools. Additionally, applicants must be current or pending CAMS members.
CompHealth Medical Scholarship – $5,000
Offered by CompHealth, a website that helps healthcare professionals find jobs, the CompHealth Medical scholarship is an award for medical students. The scholarship is worth $5,000 and is granted to one medical student per year. Applicants must submit a video or a written statement addressing one of the following questions: “What is your top motivator for practicing medicine and why?” or “What are you looking for in your first job as a physician?”
NMF Primary Care Leadership Program (PCLP) – $5,000
The GE-NMF Primary Care Leadership Program provides future healthcare workers with a chance to step into U.S. community health centers, where they engage with mentors in leadership training and team-based activities. Applicants must have proof of U.S. citizenship or a DACA approval letter, be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school or graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program, be a minority student or a socioeconomically disadvantaged student, show leadership traits, and be committed to working in medically underserved communities. Winners receive a $5,000 stipend to cover travel, living, and lodging expenses.
FARE Diversity Scholars Program – $10,000
Established in 2022, Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE) has partnered with NMF to develop the FARE Diversity Scholars Program. This program is designed to provide students from underrepresented backgrounds with opportunities to deeply engage in food allergy research to build the pipeline of diverse physicians and researchers who are committed to investigating, evaluating, and addressing the socioeconomic factors that impact healthcare access for food allergy patients. Applicants must have proof of U.S. citizenship or a DACA approval letter, be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school or graduate-level public health school located in the U.S., be a minority student or a socioeconomically disadvantaged student, be interested in healthcare delivery to medically underserved communities, and be interested in food allergy research and education.
Mental Health System Reform Scholarship – $1,000
The Mental Health System Reform Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to students who are passionate about mental health reform. Applicants need to be enrolled in or enrolling as undergraduate, graduate, or law school students in the United States and hold a minimum 3.0 GPA.
CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship – Up to $20,000
Administered by UNCF, The CVS Health Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship is a five-year program launched in 2021 to help minority students pursuing health care careers pay for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study. Applicants must be second-semester sophomores at the time of application and be juniors at the time of award, be Black or Latinx, be enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States, demonstrate interest in pursuing a career in the health care sector, have completed the FAFSA, demonstrate unmet financial need, be pursuing a major in pharmacy, nursing, business management, biology, biochemistry, finance, operations/supply chain, data analytics, information technology, actuary, or human resources, and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
UNCF Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program – Up to $5,000
Administered by the UNCF, the Healthcare Workforce Diversity Program awards scholarships to African American students pursuing a certification or a two-year degree in healthcare related STEM fields. Applicants must file the FAFSA, have unmet financial need, meet Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements, and show interest in entering the healthcare sector.
Benjamin Cottone Scholarship – $5,000
Offered by the Unico National Foundation, the Benjamin Cottone Scholarship is annually awarded to Italian American students pursuing careers in medicine. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with Italian heritage who plan to enroll or are currently enrolled in an accredited medical school within the United States and plan to obtain a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathy degree.
Elizabeth J. Davis Scholarship – Up to $3,000
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNAs) of Vermont, a trade association of home care professionals, offers the Elizabeth J. Davis Scholarship to current home care professionals seeking advanced degrees as well as students seeking bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in a health profession (does not have to be a Vermont college). The scholarship is intended for Vermont residents who plan to work in home care in Vermont upon graduation from the program. Applicants may study any of the following fields: nursing (RN and LPN), physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or medical social work.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Baccalaureate Scholarship – Up to $22,500
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is a program intended to prepare students in Washington State to fill the state’s workforce shortages in trade, health care, or STEM fields. Its Baccalaureate Scholarship is open to students pursuing their bachelor’s degrees in STEM or health care fields. Applicants must be Washington State residents, have a high school diploma or GED from a Washington State institution, demonstrate financial need, have a GPA of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale or a passing GED score, plan to pursue an eligible science, technology, engineering, math (STEM) or health care major, and plan to attend or currently attend an accredited Washington State institution at least half-time.
Maxine Williams Scholarship – $1,000
Offered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the Maxine Williams Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to students pursuing degrees in medical assisting. Applicants must be enrolled in a post-secondary program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for at least one term and meet a minimum GPA requirement of 3.0.
Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship – $5,000
Established in honor of Albert W. Dent, the first African-American Fellow of American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the Albert W. Dent Graduate Student Scholarship is meant to provide financial aid to racially/ethnically students in healthcare management graduate programs to help offset tuition costs, student loans, and expenses. Applicants must be a racially/ethnically diverse student enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program – MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar, be entering their final year (fall/spring) of full-time study, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; or a Canadian citizen, among other things. Applicants need not be a Student Associate of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), but preference is given to applicants who are Student Associates of ACHE.
Albert W. Dent Scholarship – $5,000
Administered by the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the Albert W. Dent Scholarship is annually awarded to minority and LGBTQ students enrolled in their final year of a healthcare management graduate program. Applicants must be “racially/ethnically diverse students” enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program, and expect to graduate between Sept. 1, 2024 and Aug. 31, 2025. Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents or Canadian citizens. Preference is given to Student Associates of ACHE.
Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship – $5,000
Established in honor of Foster G. McGaw, the founder of the American Hospital Supply Corporation, the Foster G. McGaw Graduate Student Scholarship is meant to provide financial aid to students in healthcare management graduate programs to help offset tuition costs, student loans and expenses. Applicants must be a racially/ethnically diverse student enrolled full-time in a healthcare management graduate program – MHA, MPH, MBA in Healthcare Administration or similar, be entering their final year (fall/spring) of full-time study, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; or a Canadian citizen, among other things. Applicants need not be a Student Associate of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), but preference is given to applicants who are Student Associates of ACHE.
Crest Oral-B Laboratories Dental Hygiene Scholarship – $3,000
The Crest Oral-B Laboratories Dental Hygiene Scholarship is awarded to dental hygiene students who have an interest in academic careers. Each applicant must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program or graduate degree program in dental hygiene at an American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Member Institution, be an ADEA member, and be committed to pursuing an academic career in dental hygiene.
ADHA Institute for Oral Health Scholarships – Up to $2,000
The American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health offers several scholarships for students studying toward careers in dental hygiene. Scholarships vary by eligibility restrictions, degree level, and award amount. Several awards are available for associate’s degree, undergraduate, and graduate students. Application opens on October 1 each year.
Sigma Phi Alpha Undergraduate Scholarship – $1,000
Offered by the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA), the Sigma Phi Alpha Undergraduate Scholarship is an annual award reserved for undergraduate dental hygiene students. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. dental hygiene school with an active chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society, be a member of the society or plan on being a member, and have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Application opens on October 1 each year.
Dr. Esther Wilkins Scholarship – $1,000
The American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA) offers the Dr. Esther Wilkins Scholarship to students pursuing advanced degrees toward a career in dental hygiene education. In order to qualify, applicants must have completed an entry-level dental hygiene program. Application opens on October 1 each year.
Irene Woodall Graduate Student Scholarship – $1,000
Offered by the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA), the Irene Woodall Graduate Student Scholarship is an annual award for graduate students in dental hygiene or a related field. Applicants must be ADHA members, be enrolled in a graduate degree program in dental hygiene or a related field, and hold an active dental hygiene license. Application opens on October 1 each year.
Sigma Phi Alpha Graduate Student Scholarship – $1,000
Offered by the American Dental Hygiene Association (ADHA), the Sigma Phi Alpha Graduate Scholarship is an annual award reserved for graduate dental hygiene students. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. dental hygiene school with an active chapter of the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society, be a member of the society or plan on being a member, and have a GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Application opens on October 1 each year.
Rick and Sherry Murray Medical Futures Scholarship – $5,000
The ALS association, an organization dedicated to fighting the neurodegenerative disease ALS, offers the Rick and Sherry Murray Medical Futures Scholarship. This scholarship is available to students in Florida who have or have had a close family member diagnosed with ALS and are pursuing a degree in a medical-related field. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on how the student’s experiences with ALS have affected their decision to enter their field of work.
AOTF Scholarship Program – Up to $5,000
Each year, the American Occupational Therapy Foundation (AOTF) awards scholarships to full-time students currently enrolled in accredited or developing occupational therapy programs. Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s or doctorate program and have completed at least one year of occupational therapy specific course work. Those studying to become occupational therapy assistants must be in their final year to be eligible.
Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (Master’s and Doctoral) – nan
Funded by a grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program (IMFP) supports the training of ethnic minority graduate students who commit to significantly improving the quality of care provided to ethnic and racial minorities who have a mental or co-occurring mental and substance use disorder. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or noncitizen nationals; be enrolled in master’s or doctoral programs in psychology, nursing, social work, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, or substance use and addictions counseling; commit to enter careers in behavioral health services for ethnic and racial minorities who have a mental or co-occurring mental and substance use disorder immediately upon graduation. Applicants are not required to identify as ethnic minorities, but African Americans, Alaska Natives, American Indians, Asian-Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders are especially encouraged to apply. Applications open in October each year.
NBRC Gareth B. Gish, MS, RRT Memorial Postgraduate Education Recognition Award – $5,000
The American Respiratory Care Foundation and the National Board for Respiratory Care offers the NBRC Gareth B. Gish, MS, RRT Memorial Postgraduate Education Recognition Award, which awards up to $5,000 to a respiratory therapist pursuing postgraduate education leading to an advanced degree. The award includes a certificate of recognition, coach airfare, one night’s lodging, and registration for AARC Congress. Applicants must be a respiratory therapist with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
NBRC William W. Burgin, Jr., MD and Robert M. Lawrence, MD Education Recognition Award – Up to $7,500
The American Respiratory Care Foundation offers the Morton B. Duggan Jr. Memorial Education Recognition Award. This scholarship is granted to a student enrolled in an accredited respiratory care education program. Preference for this award is given to candidates from Georgia and South Carolina, but applicants from all states are welcome to apply.
Winterhoff Arthritis Scholarship – $5,000 per year (renewable up to 4 years)
The Arthritis Champions Scholarship is annually awarded to students with arthritis or a related rheumatic disease. Each applicant must be a U.S. citizen or legal and permanent resident, be diagnosed with rheumatic disease, be an undergraduate, graduate, or medical student at an accredited college or University in the United States, be an engaged Arthritis Foundation advocate, fundraiser, participant, volunteer, and/or supporter, and meet a minimum 2.5 GPA requirement. If awarded the scholarship, recipients must maintain a 2.5 GPA each academic semester, be involved publicly with the Arthritis Champions Scholarship, and remain active in events and/or programs with the Arthritis Foundation.
ChiroHealthUSA Foxworth Family Scholarship – $15,000
The ChiroHealthUSA Foxworth Family Scholarship is awarded to students pursuing careers as chiropractors. Applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a doctorate of chiropractic program at an accredited U.S. institution and hold a minimum 2.7 GPA.
Alice W. Rooke Scholarship – $5,000
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) offers a scholarship for students who are studying to be a medical doctor (excluding students who are pre-med, veterinarian, and physician assistant students). Applicants must be accepted to or enrolled in an approved course of study to become a medical doctor.
DAR Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship – $2,000
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) offers the Occupational/Physical Therapy scholarship to two students who are in financial need and have been accepted into, or are attending, an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy).
Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship – $5,000
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) offers the Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship to medical students attending or planning to attend an approved, accredited medical school, college or university. Pre-med, veterinarian, and physician assistant students are not eligible. Scholarships are renewable based on proof of enrollment and an annual scholarship review.
Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship – $5,000
Offered by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship is annually awarded to women pursuing careers in medicine. Applicants must be female U.S. citizens who are attending medical school. Applicants must also meet a GPA requirement of 3.25 or above.
HIMSS Foundation Graduate Scholarship – $5,000
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Foundation is dedicated to promoting health information and technology education. The HIMSS Foundation Graduate Scholarship is awarded to one master’s student enrolled in a program related to the healthcare information and technology field. The winner of this scholarship also receives a trip to the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition.
HIMSS Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship – $5,000
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Foundation is dedicated to promoting health information and technology education. The HIMSS Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a program related to the healthcare information and technology field. The winner of the scholarship also receives a trip to the HIMSS Global Health Conference and Exhibition.
MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund – Up to $10,000
The MissionSquare Retirement Memorial Scholarship Fund (formerly, the Public Employee Memorial Scholarship) is annually awarded to the children and spouses of deceased employees who worked in education, health care, not-for-profit, public safety, local or state government who died while in service to their community. Applicants must be high school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll or students who are already enrolled full-time in an undergraduate or program at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire academic year, and they must provide a letter from the deceased family member’s place of work.
IWEA Environmental Career Scholarship – $500
Offered by the Illinois Water Environment Association, the Environmental Career Scholarship is an annual prize awarded to physical or occupational therapy degree program students. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree program in physical or occupational therapy and be an Illinois resident. Applications open in October each year.
ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. (SFI) – $2,500-$5,000
The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) runs the ACMPE Scholarship Fund Inc. (SFI). This program supports students who demonstrate the potential to contribute to MGMA’s mission of transforming healthcare. Scholarship applicants are required to be a member of MGMA and must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program relevant to medical practice management, including public health, business administration, healthcare administration, and other related areas. Students pursuing degrees in medicine, physical therapy, nursing, or other clinical professions are not eligible.
Alliance Medical Education Scholarship – $2,500
The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society offers the Alliance Medical Education Scholarship to Pennsylvania medical students. Applicants must be Pennsylvania residents in their second or third year attending a medical school in Pennsylvania.
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship – Up to $7,000
Established by the U.S. Congress in 1992, the Udall Foundation is a federal organization that provides scholarships, fellowships, and internships to Native American and Alaska Native students studying in fields related to healthcare and tribal public policy, and to students of all ethnicities studying in environmental fields. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded to college sophomores and juniors in recognition of leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations and the environment. Applicants are required to ask their school’s Udall faculty representative to grant them access to the online application.
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship – Career and Technical Scholarship – Up to $1,500 each quarter
The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship is a program intended to prepare students in Washington State to fill the state’s workforce shortages in trade, health care, or STEM fields. Its Career and Technical Scholarship awards up to $1,500 each quarter to fund a high-demand associate degree, certificate, or apprenticeship from one of Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges. This scholarship can be used toward nearly 1,000 trade, health care or STEM programs across Washington state. Applicants must be Washington State residents, meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP) defined and determined by each college, and plan to in at least six credits during the fall, winter and spring terms.
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