Scholarships

JagSPOT Portal – USA’s Scholarship Program Opportunity Tracker

Navy Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP)

The Navy’s Health Services Collegiate Program (HSCP) is designed to provide financial incentives for students in designated healthcare professions to complete degree/ certification requirements and obtain a commission in the Navy’s Medical Service Corps (MSC).

Benefits include:

Active Duty status and pay as an Officer Candidate Petty Officer First Class (OCPO1) monthly military salary from $3,280-$5,610 while attending school.
Comprehensive healthcare package
Time in program counts toward military retirement.

To apply for the Navy’s HSCP Program or to receive additional information, contact:
NC1 Matthew Weldy
Navy Medical Programs Specialist
(251) 753-0451

Career Development Grants

Program Purpose
Career Development Grants provide funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or reenter the workforce. Primary consideration is given to women of color and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose last degree was received before June 30, 2011. Funds are available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, ...local transportation, and dependent care.

Grants provide support for course work beyond a bachelor’s degree, including a master’s degree, second bachelor’s degree, certification program, or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Course work must be taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or at a technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Funds are not available for doctorate-level work.

Award: $2,000 - $12,000
Application cycle: August 1 – December 15

For questions or technical support, please e-mail aauw@applyists.com

aauw.org web link

Scholarships and Awards

Air Force ROTC Scholarship
(251) 460-7211
Covers the costs of tuition, fees, and a reimbursable book allowance, plus a subsistence allowance of up to $500 per month for the academic year. This allowance is tax free and is in addition to any other assistance that the student may receive.

Association of Family Practice Physician Assistants - AFPPA
Three awards are given to students of senior or masters status in the amount of $1500. In addition, the Jim Meeks DFAAPA Memorial AFPPA Student Scholarship in the amount of $1500 will be awarded to two students.

Association of Physician Assistants in Oncology – APAO
Student Scholarship for applicants interested in an oncology specialty. A $2,500 scholarship is awarded annually in May at the AAPA National Annual Conference.

AmeriCorps
A national program that helps pay for education loans in exchange or a year of service in designated areas across the United States.

Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
A Scholarship of Excellence Award awarded to outstanding allied health students in the amount of $1,000.

Fellows Fund
The Fellows Memorial Fund provides scholarship loans to students from Northwest Florida who are seeking degrees in the areas of medicine, nursing, and ministry. Loan amounts will be determined by the needs of the applicant (not to exceed $100,000 or $120,000 for those seeking medical degrees) and are interest free until graduation.

Indian Health Service – Health Professions Scholarship
Open to all qualified students of American Indian or Alaskan Native origin. Covers tuition; required fees, books, equipment, and other educational expenses.

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program
Visit the website for information, or contact them at (800) 221-9393.

Parker Family Physician Assistant Studies Endowed Scholarship
Awarded every fall semester to a matriculated student in the amount of $1,400. All students are considered, and no applications are required.

Society of Physician Assistant’s in Otolaryngology
For PA students interested in ENT. Awarded annually, based on financial need. Please visit website for more details.

Thomas Hospital Auxiliary’s Health Career Scholarship Program
Contact Chairperson Rusty Downey at rustydowney48@att.net or the auxiliary office at 279-1686. Each spring the Thomas Hospital Auxiliary offers health career scholarships to Baldwin County residents pursuing degrees in healthcare. Graduate students are eligible for this scholarship after they have completed their undergraduate studies and been accepted into a health career program.

Tylenol Scholarship
Each year the makers of TYLENOL® award annual scholarships to well deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare.

Veterans Caucus Scholarships
A list of various scholarships awarded to veterans.

Financial Aid

USA Financial Aid

Public Service Loan Forgiveness