Health Care Scholarships

Over $1,700,000 in tuition scholarships are being offered in both degree and diploma programs to Florida high school graduates. These scholarships are available in such diverse specialties as business administration, electronic engineering technology, drafting and computer assisted design, secretarial, fashion merchandising and design, accounting, cartooning/illustration, court reporting, professional mariner, culinary arts, hospitality management, private investigation, nail and skin care technology, respiratory therapy technician, travel and tourism, cosmetology, video film production and recording arts, automotive service technology, photography, industrial design technology, music and video business, allied health administration, air conditioning and refrigeration technology, paralegal studies, interior design, therapeutic massage, rescue and advanced open water diving, cardiovascular technologist, visual communication, medical or dental assisting and other business, health care and technical/career fields.

The Riverview Hospital Auxiliary established a scholarship in 2000 to benefit employees of Riverview Hospital Association. An employee scholarship was implemented to meet the growing need for more nurses and other hospital-related careers. The scholarship is awarded each fall, and the total amount is $1,500 distributed over two years. Eligibility: * The applicant must be currently employed by the Riverview Hospital Association for at least six months or more and pursuing a career in a hospital -related health care field. * Accepted or awaiting acceptance for a minimum enrollment of six credits into an accredited college, university, or technical college. How to Apply: Applications are available at the Education Department of Riverview Hospital Association.

For residents or current/past employees of a health care facility in Allen Community Hospital District. This scholarship is for persons who wish to pursue or further their education in health care (including postgraduate or short-term refresher courses). Not for those studying to become doctors. Scholarship amounts determined by Committee. Renewable.

ELIGIBILITY: Non-traditional student at Wenatchee Valley College enrolled in the Allied Health Program. RENEWAL: Possible. Must reapply and will compete with new applicants.

Applicant studying in the School of Medicine, nursing or medical-related fields of study; maintain a 2.5 GPA. Instructions for Application: 1. All applicants must attach academic official transcripts to their applications.

Applicant studying in the School of Medicine, nursing or medical-related fields of study; maintain a 2.5 GPA. Instructions for Application: 1. All applicants must attach academic official transcripts to their applications.

Danville Regional Medical Center employees and volunteers and their immediate families (current spouses, children, step-children or grandchildren), who are studying in a medical field. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED: Please include the name of the employee or volunteer, your relationship to this person and whether they are an employee or a volunteer. If you are a volunteer, please indicate the number of hours you volunteered last year. Also, indicate the medical field you are pursuing.

Full-time undergraduate or graduate students attending 2- or 4-year HACU-member institutions with a declared major in Health Sciences or Allied Health. Student must possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above. Please check the website for the complete list of HACU-member institutions.

Scholarship Value: $5,000Classifications: OpenMinimum GPA: 3.0Eligible Majors: OpenEligible Schools: OpenEligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail:This scholarship was established to benefit a bachelor of science student with plans for a career in the health sciences field. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to personal growth, to helping others, and to his/her education.Donor/Sponsor Name: Carolyn Rosin

Classifications: Undergraduate Junior, Graduate Student, Postdoctoral Fellow, Graduate DoctoralMinimum GPA: 3.0Eligible Majors: Pre-Medicine, Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnical, Biomedical Research, Health, Medicine, Comp Biology, Animal Science, Chemical EngineeringEligible Schools: OpenEligible Locations: Open Scholarship Detail:This $20 million, 10-year program is dedicated to expanding the pool of African American biomedical scientists. Students must be undergraduate juniors (3.3 GPA), graduate students, or postdoctoral fellows majoring in the life or physical sciences. Donor/Sponsor Name: Merck Company Foundation

Scholarship Value: Varies, based on needClassifications: OpenMinimum GPA: 2.5Eligible Majors: Science, HealthEligible Schools: Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Spelman College, ITCEligible Locations: OpenScholarship Detail:There are no additional qualifications for this scholarship other than the ones listed above.

For students pursuing a career in human services, health sciences or visual arts.