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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.

American Indian Medical Scholarship (AIMS) Inactive
Scholarships for students of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian descent that are pursuing careers in nursing, healthcare, and health education. The scholarship is designed to assist students who plan to work on reservations or in hospitals that serve Native populations with the goal of improving healthcare within those communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Nov 1, 2026
Sponsor: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
Physician Associates of MidMichigan Community Medical Foundation Grants Inactive
Funding for projects related to health, wellness, and health education in the Foundation's service area in Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Specific counties in Michigan
Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2026
Sponsor: Physician Associates of MidMichigan Community Medical Foundation
Mosaic Life Care Foundation Cheryl Portman Scholarship Inactive
Scholarship established to reduce the financial burden of medical education while encouraging the next generation of physicians to serve rural communities. Through financial support and mentorship opportunities, the scholarship seeks to attract, develop, and retain medical students who demonstrate a commitment to providing healthcare in communities throughout northwest Missouri and the broader Mosaic Life Care Foundation service area.
Geographic coverage: The Mosaic Life Care Foundation service area, which includes counties in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Application Deadline: Oct 29, 2026
Sponsor: Mosaic Life Care Foundation
Washington Career and Technical Scholarship and Rural Jobs Initiative (RJI) Inactive
Scholarships for eligible associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships at eligible community colleges, technical colleges, and approved apprenticeship sponsors in Washington. Students from rural communities may receive supplemental scholarships. There are many approved health and healthcare-related educational programs, such as dental assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and practical nurse.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation
California Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California students pursuing an associate degree in nursing in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a bachelor of science in nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADN) Inactive
Scholarships for students enrolled in licensed vocational nurse to associate degree nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in an accredited vocational nurse program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information
Oklahoma 3+1 Program Inactive
A scholarship and accelerated degree program for undergraduate students in Oklahoma that have decided to become physicians, are interested in practicing primary care medicine in rural Oklahoma, and would like to accomplish this goal in a shorter amount of time than required in a traditional program.
Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2026
Sponsor: Oklahoma State University Center for Rural Health
Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors Inactive
Scholarships for addiction counselor training in exchange for a service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment