Scholarships
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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
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