Name: National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Health Professional Student Scholarship
Award Amount:
– $5,000 annually (renewable for up to four years) through the Health Care Scholars United Program (30 recipients)
– $5,000 one-time scholarships (6 recipients)
– $5,700 one-time scholarship (1 recipient)
– $2,000–$2,500 one-time scholarships (9 recipients)
– Total awards vary annually
Information and Eligibility:
The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) Health Professional Student Scholarship Program supports medical, nursing (including BSN), dental, pharmacy, physician associate, and public health students who have outstanding academic records, demonstrate leadership, and are committed to serving underserved communities. Since its founding in 2004, NHHF has awarded over $2.5 million to 507 students.
In partnership with the United Health Foundation and other sponsors, NHHF provides renewable and one-time scholarships along with a unique one-on-one professional mentoring program to foster career development.
Eligibility criteria include:
Deadline: Varies annually; see program website for current application dates.
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