Essay

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

Women in Healthcare Scholarship

The Women in Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to female students pursuing healthcare. Share your passion and impact in the field.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

College acceptance letter / proof of enrollment

Healthcare Leaders Scholarship

The Healthcare Leaders Scholarship awards $1,500 to eligible nursing or medicine students. Apply now if you meet the criteria!

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.

You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great 

Recommendation letter

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

Transcripts

This application asks for financial info.

Tax returns

Kendra Smith Scholarship Program

One Step at a Time Scholarship

The One Step at a Time Scholarship offers $1,000 to $3,000 for students in specific Indiana counties pursuing health-related degrees.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

Martha Wilbers Scholarship Award

The Martha Wilbers Scholarship offers $250 to CAHIIM-accredited students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Learn more on the website!

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship

The Deloris Carter Hampton Scholarship supports women of color in LGBTQ activism pursuing degrees in education, women's health, or dance.

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

April Moore Memorial Scholarship

How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

What is a letter of recommendation?

Academic Scholarship 

Ohio Parks and Recreation Association offers $1,000 scholarships for recreation majors with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

What is a scholarship portal?

Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship	

The Elizabeth Marie Roberts Scholarship offers $8,000 to Durham County seniors with financial need pursuing health careers. Apply now!

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

Mat-Su Health Foundation Academic Scholarships

Mat-Su Health Foundation offers scholarships for Mat-Su Borough residents in health and human services, starting at $250.

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

The OHF Health and Wellness Scholarship Award

The OHF Health and Wellness Scholarship offers $500 to seniors pursuing health careers in Vermont. Essay required for application.

Lynn P. Brewer, RPh Memorial Scholarship

The Lynn P. Brewer, RPh Memorial Scholarship awards $3,000 to NH high school students pursuing healthcare careers through an essay application.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Career and Technical Scholarship

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for residents pursuing STEM, healthcare, or trade programs.

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

Military Veteran or Dependent Scholarship

The Military Veteran or Dependent Scholarship provides $3,000 for veterans or dependents in Virginia's water industry programs with a 2.75 GPA.

Don't see your major? Have multiple majors?

The Pro-Care Medical Track Scholarship

The Pro-Care Medical Track Scholarship awards $500 to students in medical fields with a 3.5 GPA. Apply online now!

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Scholarship

The Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in Public Health/Environmental Science.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

Mae & Mary Scholarship Fund

The Mae & Mary Scholarship supports African American seniors pursuing healthcare careers with awards starting at $250.

Undergraduate Student Scholarship

Apply for a $3,000 scholarship for Virginia undergraduates in civil/environmental engineering or science with a 2.75 GPA.

Bill and Mary Russell Health Care Scholarship Fund

The Bill and Mary Russell Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time nursing or health program students. Online application required.

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation's scholarships

Ottumwa Regional Legacy Foundation offers over 180 health care scholarships, totaling $534,000 annually for southeast Iowa students.

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

Ben Abernethy Scholarship

The Ben Abernethy Scholarship provides up to $2,000 for Wilkes County nursing students aiming to work in Northwestern NC.

Diversity in Health Care Scholarship

The Diversity in Health Care Scholarship awards $3,200 to underrepresented health professionals advancing their clinical credentials.

Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship

The Tampax Flow It Forward Scholarship awards up to $10,000 to HBCU juniors in healthcare focused on Black women's health.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship

The Preventive Measures Legacy Scholarship offers $2,000 to 50 students in Human Services from PA, GA, or DC with a 2.5 GPA.

Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund

The Palmer Family Healthcare Education Scholarship Fund provides $1,500+ to LGBTQ+ and allied healthcare students in select California counties.

Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship

The Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for Tribal members in Oklahoma pursuing graduate degrees in Nursing or health fields.

TAAP Scholarship

The TAAP Scholarship offers $10,000 for students in addiction studies, requiring financial need and a commitment to North Dakota.

The Bates Scholarship for the Advancement of Career and Technical Education

The Bates Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Boulder County seniors pursuing technical education in healthcare, engineering, or manufacturing.

Betty and Robert Andrews Memorial Scholarship

The Andrews Memorial Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Wilkes County students in health professions, prioritizing nursing applicants.

Associates Scholars Empowerment Program

The Associates Scholars Empowerment Program offers $2,500 to Black students pursuing certificates or Associates degrees with financial need.

The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship

The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for graduate health students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and a recommendation.

The Game Changers Scholarship 

The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.

Research in the field is needed for this scholarship.

Research summary / thesis

HaPI Measurement Scholarship

The HaPI Measurement Scholarship awards $500 to U.S. graduate students for health or psychosocial research. Apply with a proposal and recommendation.

The Voyager Scholarship

The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.

The Brown Medical and Educational (MAE) Foundation Healthcare Scholarship

The Brown MAE Foundation Healthcare Scholarship offers $1,000 to minority students in healthcare. Income eligibility required.

AMN/Health Care Communicators Scholarship Essay Contest

Scholarship for high school seniors and college students in CA aiming for health care careers. $3,000+ award. Essay and recommendations needed.

The Sigma Xi Grants in Aid of Research (GIAR) program

The Sigma Xi GIAR program offers up to $5,000 for scientific research. Open to all; no membership required. Apply with proposal and budget.

Annual Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship for graduate students 

Apply for the $3,000 Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship for graduate students in medicine, nursing, or public health.

This application asks you to provide standardized test scores.

Test scores

You’ll need a letter showing the financial aid you’re receiving.

Financial aid offer letter

Amy Saltzman Scholarship

The Amy Saltzman Scholarship offers $250 to Jewish graduate students in health fields from Greater Cleveland with a 3.0 GPA.

HIE Help Center Scholarship

The HIE Help Center offers $1,000 scholarships for students in therapy or special education with a 3.25 GPA. Essay required.

Memorial Education Scholarship for Graduate Studies

The Memorial Education Scholarship offers $3000 to women in Massachusetts pursuing graduate studies in Mental Health Counseling, Epidemiology, or Public Health.

David L. and Frances G. Ray Scholarship

The David L. and Frances G. Ray Scholarship offers $1,500 to eligible Washington students pursuing medical education with a 3.0 GPA.

Annual Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship for undergraduate students

Apply for the $1,000 Prevounce Preventive Health Scholarship for undergraduates pursuing healthcare careers. Essay required.

Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship Program 

The Mac Hyde Brownfield Scholarship offers $2,000 for students in brownfield redevelopment fields at Minnesota colleges. Apply now!

Career Development Grants

Career Development Grants offer up to $12,000 for women AAUW members pursuing further education in various fields.

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TMCF | CVS Health Scholarship

The TMCF | CVS Health Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for eligible students in health-related majors with financial need.

TMCF | United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Program

The United Health Foundation offers $5,000 scholarships for HBCU students pursuing clinical degrees, focusing on diversity in healthcare.

Which schools can I get the The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship at? 

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate Scholarship

Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship

The Pedro Zamora Young Leaders Scholarship offers $5,000 to students under 27 engaged in health and social justice. Apply with an essay.