Scholarship Description
To provide loans-for-service to baccalaureate degree nursing students in California who are members of demographically underrepresented and economically disadvantaged groups and willing to practice in a medically underserved area of California. Amount Awarded: $8000 Number Awarded: Varies each year. Duration: 1 year: may be renewed for 1 additional year. Eligibility: This program is open to students accepted or enrolled in a baccalaureate degree nursing program in California. Applicants must agree to practice nursing in direct patient care for at least 2 years in a medically underserved area in California. Selection is based on work experience in a medically underserved area; community background; career goals; prior academic performance; potential for future academic success; and financial need. Preference is given to 1) applicants who have graduated from an associate degree nursing program and 2) full-time students or part-time students who can complete their baccalaureate degree requirements within the next 2 years. US citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Additional Information: Recipients of the scholarships must enter into a contract with the California Office Statewide Health Planning and Development to provide direct patient care in a medically underserved area or facility for 2 years. If the recipient fails to carry out that service and breaches the contract, the office is entitled to recover funds already paid to the recipient plus interest.
Year of Need: College Junior, College Senior,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: Multiple
Min Award: 8000
Max Award: 8000
Deadline: 2022-12-31
Website: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/scholarships/
Sponsoring Organization
Health Professions Education Foundation
1600 Ninth Street, Suite 436
Sacramento, CA 95814
Contact Person:
Phone: 916-653-1438
Fax: 916-653-1438
Web: https://hcai.ca.gov/loans-scholarships-grants/scholarships/
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