$3,200 United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship Due 10/31

Background: The United Health Foundation is dedicated to building a more diverse workforce of clinical professionals ready to deliver high-quality, culturally competent care. The Foundation seeks to build upon its 15 years of philanthropic investments and dedication to a more diverse workforce by providing scholarships to 5,000 underrepresented future clinicians by 2033.

Eligibility:
• Students who 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 Spring 2024.
• Students who 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 is enrolled in or planning to attend school to complete a degree or certification to advance your clinical credentials
• Must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Identifies as Black/African American, Hispanic/ Latino, Native American/ Alaska Native, or Asian or is focused on the health of these communities or other underrepresented racial/ethnic groups
• Not possess a degree from, or be enrolled in, a 2 or 4–year college when applying

How to Apply: Students can register and apply here by the October 31st deadline. To apply, students are asked to submit references and write a 500 word essay on the prompt provided.