Looking for financial assistance to support a career in health care? Check out these government and private websites offering scholarships and other funding opportunities.
200 Free Scholarships for Minorities This 200 Free Scholarship List is created by Black Excel.
ALA Spectrum Scholarships
The Spectrum Initiative scholarship is a $5,000 award. "Applicant must be American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino or Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander..."
ARL Initiative to Recruit a Diverse Workforce
Funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and ARL member libraries. Offers a stipend of "up to $10,000 to attract students from underrepresented groups to careers in academic and research libraries."
CampusRN/AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund
"(T)his scholarship program supports students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Special consideration will be given to students:
- Enrolled in a master's or doctoral program with the goal of pursuing a nursing faculty career;
- Completing an RN to baccalaureate program (BSN); or
- Enrolled in an accelerated baccalaureate or master's degree nursing program."
See other opportunities listed at the AACN Scholarship Center:
College is Possible
A "guide to the books, websites, and other resources that admissions and financial aid professionals consider most helpful." Not health-field specific. From the Coalition of America's Colleges and Universities.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
From Northwest AHEC, Winston-Salem, NC
FSA: Federal Student Aid Portal
Click on the Funding tab to access "the largest source of student aid in America." Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. Información en español.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Professions
Student Assistant Programs
Information on scholarships, loans and loan repayment.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Health, Education and Research Trust, Inc. (LGBT HEART) Scholarship for the Graduate Health Professions"This dedicated scholarship is for LGBT-identified students in the graduate-level health professions." Deadline June 1.
Medical Library Association Scholarship for Minority Students
"The MLA Scholarship for Minority Students is intended to encourage candidates who show excellence in scholarship and potential for leadership to pursue a career in health sciences librarianship..."
MLA/NLM Spectrum Scholarship
"...to support minority students in their goals to become health sciences information professionals."
Minority Scholarships, Fellowships and Postdoctoral Awards in Medicine, Public Health and Related Fields
A listing of awards, scholarships, fellowships and postgraduate research opportunities from Francisco Alberto Tomei Torres, PhD.
National Black Nurses Association, Inc.
The National Black Nurses Association offers various scholarships each year. "Candidate must be currently enrolled in a nursing program (B.S.N., A.D., Diploma or L.P.N. / L.V.N.) and in good scholastic standing at the time of application." Check the link for other requirements.
The National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Offers "competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral and social science health-related research." Información en español.
Think College Early
Links to planning for and paying for college from the US Department of Education.
US Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service/The Division of Health Professions Support (DHPS)
Scholarship and loan repayment options for American Indians or Alaskan Natives.