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Funding by Topic: Scholarships for health careers

Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.

Walmart Health Equity Scholarship for Pharmacy Students
Scholarships for Doctor of Pharmacy degree students who are enrolled in a U.S. college or school of pharmacy. Awardees must demonstrate leadership, academic success, and a commitment to serving rural or medically underserved patient populations.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jul 29, 2024
Sponsors: American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, Walmart
Nurturing Hope Scholarship for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals in Washington
Scholarship to support aspiring mental health professionals with lived experience in Washington.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2024
Sponsors: Anchor Point Counseling PLLC, Bold.org
Berkeley Public Health Online Rural Health Innovation Program
Scholarships for public health leaders working in rural communities to attend the online MPH program at Berkeley and participate in a rural health curricula cohort.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 8, 2024
Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health
Kentucky Rural Nursing Scholarship
Scholarships for pre-licensure students, ADN or BSN, or licensed nurses furthering their education who are enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing located in Kentucky.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: Aug 16, 2024
Sponsor: Kentucky Nurses Association
Wellness Coach Scholarship Program (WCSP)
Scholarships for students in associate or bachelor's degree programs that qualify them for Wellness Coach Certification in exchange for a 12 month service obligation providing services in California. Rural and tribal service settings are included.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Aug 16, 2024
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Future Clinicians Scholarship Program
Scholarships for underrepresented health professions students who are engaging in self-led community service and research, are developing critical professional skills, and are interested in working to address health disparities in medically underserved communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 9, 2024
Sponsors: National Medical Fellowships, United Health Group
NBCC Foundation Minority Fellowship Program for Addictions Counselors
Fellowships for master's degree-level addictions counseling students from minority backgrounds. For the purpose of this program, minorities include racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, rural, and military groups.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2024
Sponsor: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Medical Scholarship Program
Scholarships for health professions students in Alabama. The scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare for all people in Alabama, particularly in rural and underserved areas that experience health disparities.
Geographic coverage: Alabama
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship
Scholarships for eligible medical students who enroll in a Maine-based medical school and agree to work at a Maine healthcare facility upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: Maine
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Finance Authority of Maine
Mercer University School of Medicine Ph.D. in Rural Health Sciences Stipend and Assistantship Opportunity
Stipend, tuition waiver, and assistantship opportunity while working on a Ph.D. in Rural Health Sciences at Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. The program is designed to prepare students for research careers focused on improving the health of rural areas using multidisciplinary approaches.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Mercer University School of Medicine