Current or Former Health Professionals Interested in Advancing Clinical Credentials

If you have an active license or certificate to practice in a clinical health career (e.g., as a nurse, physician assistant, clinical psychologist, or clinical social worker), and you’re enrolled in or planning to attend school to complete a degree or certification to advance your clinical credentials, the United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship might be for you.

*Certification programs must be through an accredited institution and must run on a standard academic semester calendar. Certification programs must be a minimum of one semester/term in length and applicants must be enrolled at the time awards are disbursed.
 

Enrolled for the Upcoming Academic Year

You’re eligible for this scholarship if you plan to enroll in a recognized program in the United States as either a full-time or part-time student, in person or virtual attendance at an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational-technical or graduate school in Winter/Spring 2024.

Historically Underrepresented Students

Awards will be given to historically underrepresented students, including those who identify as Black or African American, Middle Eastern/North African, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.

U.S. Citizens

For eligibility, students should be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or lawful permanent residents.

Program Completion

Applicant must be expected to complete the certification, license or degree program within two years of application.