This snapshot pulls from CollegeWhale’s scholarship database and planning tools to show how many scholarships are available for Healthcare majors, the total dollars listed, and how early-career pay compares to typical college costs.
We currently list 37 active scholarships tied to Healthcare programs, sourced from professional groups, nonprofits, and private sponsors. New awards are added regularly.
The scholarships currently listed total approximately $148,800 in advertised award value. Many programs offer renewable or variable awards, so available funding may be higher over time.
Early-career median pay for Healthcare graduates is about $70,000 per year. We estimate a typical 4-year net college cost around $108,584.
That means first-year earnings are roughly 64% of total college cost, with an estimated payback period of 1.6 years (before taxes and living expenses).
The average cost of in-of-state college in the United States is $27,146 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses. Out-of-state students pay $45,708 per year. Private, nonprofit university students pay $58,628.
According to data provided by educationdata.org as of 8/2025. Our ROI calculation is based on in-state average tuition. Median pay statistics are provided by bls.gov
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The Melanie Foundation Mental Health Scholarship was established to honor the life and legacy of Melanie Merola O’Donnell, whose career and personal mission were devoted to alleviating suffering caused by mental illness. Created by her family and friends, the foundation
Award: $2,500 Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (58 min)The American Indian Medical Scholarship (AIMS) is a long-standing national scholarship program created to support students of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian descent who are pursuing careers in healthcare, nursing, or health education. Officially adopted as a national
Award: $1,500 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Med (33 min)The Indian Health Service (IHS) Scholarship Program is a federally administered program created to support American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in healthcare. The program’s primary mission is to educate, train, and retain qualified health professionals who are
Award: Varies Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (10 min)The DAR Occupational / Physical Therapy Scholarship is offered by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to support students pursuing careers in occupational therapy, physical therapy, or related therapeutic disciplines. This scholarship is intended for students who
Award: $5,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Low (13 min)The Susan Lindahl Memorial Scholarship was established in 1998 by the (PAOS) Foundation to honor the life and legacy of Susan Lindahl. Susan was the wife of PAOS founding president Joe Lindahl and played a vital behind-the-scenes role during the
Award: $5,000 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Low (13 min)The APAO Student Scholarship is a competitive academic award offered by the (APAO) to support Physician Assistant students who demonstrate a clear and sustained interest in pursuing a career in oncology. This scholarship is specifically intended for PA students who
Award: $2,500 Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Low (28 min)The PALH Scholarship is offered by the Physician Associates for Latino Health, a professional caucus of the American Academy of PAs dedicated to improving health outcomes in Latino communities. This scholarship program supports currently enrolled Physician Assistant students who demonstrate
Award: Varies Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The Prentiss L. Harrison Memorial / African Heritage PA Caucus Scholarship is a mission-driven award established to support student physician assistants who are members of the African Heritage PA Caucus and who are considered underrepresented within the PA profession and/or
Award: $500 Deadline: February Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)The PA Foundation Student Scholarships are a suite of competitive financial awards administered by the PA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Academy of PAs (AAPA). These scholarships are specifically designed to support physician assistant (PA) students who demonstrate
Award: $1,000 Deadline: March Est. Application Time: Med (48 min)The A. D. and Peggy Hewlett and Colonel David R. Inman Medical Scholarship is a targeted financial award managed by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to support students pursuing careers in medicine and related health care fields. This scholarship
Award: Varies Deadline: April Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)The Foot Levelers Scholarship for Sports Medicine Students is designed to support dedicated students who are pursuing careers in sports medicine, physical therapy, chiropractic care, athletic training, or other related health science fields. This scholarship recognizes individuals who demonstrate academic
Award: $2,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Med (86 min)The National Hispanic Health Foundation Health Professional Student Scholarship Program is a national initiative designed to support the academic and professional development of students pursuing careers in healthcare. Established to address health disparities and improve access to culturally competent care,
Award: $5,000 Deadline: Rolling Est. Application Time: Med (78 min)This comprehensive collection of Healthcare scholarships and grants for the 2026 - 2027 school years, curated from our regularly updated databases. To explore all available scholarship matches, visit our Scholarship Database and Grant Database, which both offer easy-to-use filters, current deadlines, and detailed eligibility information to help you discover the best Healthcare scholarship opportunities.
Healthcare professionals play an essential role in patient care, disease prevention, public health advancement, and healthcare system administration. However, education in nursing, therapy, allied health, medicine, veterinary science, and healthcare leadership can require substantial financial investment.
A broad range of healthcare scholarships, grants, and workforce funding programs are available through universities, professional associations, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospital systems, and private foundations. These awards support students at every level — from high school and undergraduate study to graduate and professional healthcare training.
CollegeWhale Tip: Many healthcare scholarships are profession-specific. Students should prioritize funding programs aligned directly with their intended licensure or degree track.
Many healthcare scholarships are tied directly to a specific profession or workforce shortage area. In addition to broad healthcare funding programs, students often qualify for targeted awards administered by professional organizations, clinical associations, and health systems.
Explore career-specific scholarship guides below:
Healthcare students typically qualify for funding across several major categories:
Allied health scholarships support students entering essential clinical and diagnostic roles outside of physician training. These careers are central to patient rehabilitation, imaging, therapy, and clinical support.
Common eligible programs include:
Several nationally recognized healthcare scholarships provide full tuition coverage and living stipends in exchange for post-graduation service commitments. These awards are among the most competitive in healthcare education.
These scholarships are federal awards with clearly defined service contracts. Failure to fulfill service obligations typically results in substantial financial penalties.
CollegeWhale Tip: Service-based scholarships can eliminate most or all tuition costs, but the service location is assigned based on need — not personal preference. Evaluate long-term geographic flexibility before accepting.
Numerous nationally recognized scholarships support students from underrepresented backgrounds entering healthcare professions.
Selection criteria often include academic performance, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to serving underserved communities.
Students planning to pursue healthcare degrees may qualify for nationally competitive scholarships prior to college enrollment.
High school awards typically evaluate GPA, community service, leadership activities, and career intent in healthcare.
Healthcare students in their first year of professional programs may qualify for field-specific awards.
Professional association scholarships often require proof of enrollment in accredited programs and membership in the sponsoring organization.
Several nationally recognized scholarships support women pursuing healthcare leadership and clinical careers.
These awards frequently require leadership documentation, faculty recommendations, and academic transcripts.
Programs designed to increase representation of Black professionals in healthcare include:
Applicants are typically evaluated on academic performance, financial need, and demonstrated commitment to community health improvement.
International students pursuing healthcare education may qualify for merit-based institutional scholarships and global health awards.
Eligibility requirements vary by country, field of study, and institutional partnerships.
Many U.S.-based healthcare scholarships require FAFSA submission to verify financial need, even when awards are primarily merit-based. FAFSA completion may also impact eligibility for institutional healthcare scholarships.
CollegeWhale Tip: Some healthcare scholarships will not release final award decisions until FAFSA documentation is verified, even when financial need is not the primary selection criterion.
Healthcare scholarships are highly competitive and often profession-specific. Students who target awards aligned precisely with their degree program and licensure goals significantly improve their likelihood of securing substantial financial support.
Data & content oversight by Lauren Nichols
Co-Founder of CollegeWhale, specializing in scholarship data systems and financial aid research.