Health Care Scholars United scholarships

Brief Summary: Health Care Scholars United is a national scholarship program funded by the United Health Foundation as part of a 10‑year, $100 million commitment to strengthen the U.S. health care workforce. The program aims to support 10,000 current and future clinicians by 2033 by helping reduce financial barriers to completing clinical training.

Award details

• Scholarship amount: $3,200
• Application deadline: March 24, 2026
• Use of funds: Paid directly to the accredited school for tuition, fees, books, or supplies
  (Funds cannot be used for licensing or exam fees.)

Applicants must:

• Be current or aspiring health professionals pursuing a clinical degree or certification
• Demonstrate financial need
• Be enrolled full‑ or part‑time in an accredited U.S. program (in‑person or virtual) by Fall 2026
• Be in their final year of study and on track to graduate by June 30, 2027
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident

Applicants must submit:
Documentation demonstrating financial need

• Short‑answer responses (about 200 words each) addressing:
• Career goals as a health care provider
• A professional or academic challenge faced and how it was addressed
• How they plan to use their career to improve access to health care

Administration & support

• The program is administered by Scholarship America
• Support contact: unitedhealthfoundation@scholarshipamerica.org | 507‑931‑8398
• Open to students attending community colleges, four‑year universities, and graduate programs nationwide