Health Care Scholarships

Eligibility: • Open to students who are pursuing health care and nursing careers• Financial need will be considered • Submit 2 reference letters including at least one from a faculty member GPA: 3.00

Florida Technical College (FTC) announced it has created a Healthcare Heroes Scholarship—a scholarship dedicated to eligible students enrolling in any of its Allied Health programs. The scholarship is available to all FTC campuses throughout the state. The Healthcare Heroes Scholarship offers a new incentive for students considering pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The Allied Health program offers an opportunity for students of all levels, from diploma to bachelor’s, to gain experience and skillsets for a variety of roles including administrative, clinical and management. “This pandemic has further emphasized the importance of our frontline healthcare workers and the essential role they play in our community,” said Florida Technical College President, Dr. James Michael Burkett. “FTC has created this scholarship to encourage members of our community who may have been on the fence in deciding to pursue a healthcare career, and hopefully, in light of the current situation, motivate them to make a difference.” The Allied Health program is offered throughout the state of Florida at the Orlando, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Deland, Cutler Bay and Pembroke Pines campuses. The program offers a variety of different levels including diplomas for Medical Assistant Technicians and Medical Billing and Coding Specialists, an Associate’s for a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist and a Bachelor’s in Allied Health Management. With over 2.5 million confirmed cases of the virus worldwide and over 27,000 in the state of Florida, now more than ever we recognize the importance of our frontline workers. The medical industry was already facing a global shortage in medical professionals, and the pandemic has simply brought light to that situation. FTC students interested in the Allied Health programs are encouraged to apply for the scholarship to assist with alleviating any financial concern in participating. To qualify for the Healthcare Heroes Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria: • Be enrolled in one of FTC’s Allied Health Programs with a start date of May 4, 2020 • Must remain continuously enrolled in that Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor’s degree program until completion • Maintain a satisfactory academic progress • Be current on all financial obligations to FTC To request more information, please visit: http://www.ftccolleges.com/HealthCareHeroes-scholarship.php. All completed applications must be submitted to the Financial Aid Department prior to the start of the program. The awardees will receive up to $7200 for bachelor degree programs, up to $3600 for associate degree programs, and up to $1800 for diploma programs. The scholarship funds will be in the form of a retroactive disbursement of $600 per term up to the maximum amount awarded, not to exceed the amount of tuition and fees that was to be financed by debt and charged to the student for the applicable program, after first applying any other financial assistance.

The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation will award $10,000 in scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic school year. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates and students in graduate school. The Foundation is funding scholarships for students in the following categories: High School Seniors College Undergraduates Graduate Students The James M. & Erma T. Freemont Foundation will award $10,000 in scholarships for the academic school year. Scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors, undergraduates and students in graduate school. Criteria/General Guidelines High School Seniors Current high school seniors must attend school in the United States. Applicant must be anticipating completion of high school in the spring. Applicants must plan to matriculate at accredited HBCU for the academic year (enrollment must begin in the Fall) with the intention of maintaining full-time status for the entire year. Current minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale (excluding home school studies), and minimum SAT score of 1800 (combined math essay and verbal score) or ACT score of 28. Applicants must apply to and be accepted into an HBCU by July 1st. If you do not yet know which school you will attend, put your first choice. If you are awarded a scholarship you will need to submit proof of acceptance If you are an incoming student who has yet to enroll, you must submit proof of acceptance from schools of choice. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service activities. Undergraduate Students Applicants must attend (or planning to attend) an accredited HBCU for the Fall 2015/Spring 2016 academic year (enrollment must begin in the Fall) with the intention of maintaining full-time status for the entire year. Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in the sciences with the intention of pursuing that discipline as a career. Current minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service activities. Graduate Students Graduate students must be enrolled in or must apply to and be accepted into a graduate school by July 1st. Applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree in the health and medical sciences with the intention of pursuing that discipline as a career. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited graduate degree program in the United States for the Fall 2015/Spring 2016 academic year (enrollment must begin in the Fall). Current minimum grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 grade scale Applicants must have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service activities.

A scholarship for students pursuing a health-related degree program. Areas of study that will be considered include, but are not limited to, counseling, social work, emergency medicine, pre-med, nursing, psychology (with a focus on addiction counseling or a substance-abuse related field).

The Ben Glo Foundation Inc. Scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students with a GPA of 2.5 or higher majoring in mathematics, science, or medical field and with a demonstrated financial need.

Scholarships provide partial support for individuals living in the Virgin Islands who have pursued degrees in nursing, midwifery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, pharmacy, master’s level public health and audiology. Other degree and certificate programs may be considered.

Scholarship awards to students advancing in higher studies in the medical-related field. Application form required. Limited to residents of Wisconsin.

To be eligible, a student must live in the service area, be at least age 23, and be accepted or enrolled in a two or four-year college with a declared health profession major. This is a one year award of $1,000. Limited to residents of Berwick Health & Wellness Fund service area. Please check the website for complete listing.

These awards are offered for graduating seniors enrolling in a two or four-year college majoring in one of the following: pre-med; nursing; physician

Purpose: Merit scholarships for exceptional academic and community service experience, offered as encouragement to students to attend outstanding colleges and universities in the United States. Eligibility: Original enrollees of CIRI and their direct lineal descendants. Should have a cumulative 3.7 GPA or better. Amount: $20,000, annual. Duration: One academic year (includes two semesters). Special features: Must be accepted or enrolled full-time in a 4-year undergraduate or graduate degree program with preference given in the fields of business, education, math, sciences, health services, and engineering. Special Excellence Scholarships may or may not be given at the discretion of the Education Awards Committee.

Established in 1995 by Southcentral Foundation in recognition of Mr. Huhndorf, retired CIRI President/CEO (1975-95) and Chairman Emeritus of the CIRI Board of Directors, for his vigorous advocacy of health care services and higher education for CIRI Shareholders. These achievement and general scholarships are awarded to students pursuing health science degrees.

The purpose of the Robert Borczon Memorial Scholarship is to encourage Columbus Regional Hospital employees to further their education and career in healthcare. The scholarship was made available in memory of Robert Borczon, former Administrator of Columbus Regional Hospital and champion of education for Hospital employees. A total of four $1400 scholarships may be awarded annually. These may be renewed to a maximum of $2,400 per individual and must be used within five years of receipt. Awards are based on need, quality and completion of application process, personal interview, and academic performance.