Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program

  • Scholarship Intent: To increase the number of health professionals practicing in medically underserved areas of California.
  • Criteria:
    1) Be currently accepted or enrolled in the following California Board or Committee approved program: Certified Nurse midwife, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Dentist, Nurse Practitioner, Occupational Therapist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant or Speech Therapists.
    2) Be free from any other service obligation.
    3) Graduate after June 30, 2021.
    4) Have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California.
    5) Be willing to work in a medically under-served area for 12 months.
    6) Contact org for additional details.
  • Major: Multiple: Nursing, Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Physician Assistant,
  • Class Level: Undergrad: Any; Grad: Any
  • Enrollment Status: Entering and Continuing
  • Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: HALF-TIME; Grad: HALF-TIME
  • Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: Not a Requirement
  • Citizenship: US Citizen
  • GPA: HS GPA: N/A; Undergrad GPA: N/A; Grad GPA: N/A
  • Contact Person: Health Professions Education Foundation
  • Contact Person title:
  • Street Address: 400 R Street, Suite 460 Sacramento, California 95811-6213
  • Phone Number: (916) 326-3700
  • Extension:
  • Email: HWDD-SCH@hcai.ca.gov
  • Number of Awards: varies
  • Deadline: February 24

Award
up to $50,000
Deadline