Healthcare Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
CNA Community Service Grant
The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Community Service grant offered at Porter and Chester Institute (PCI) is for CNAs who enroll in the Practical Nursing program. This grant is only available at the Connecticut campuses that teach Practical Nursing.
In order to qualify for this grant, applicants must upload a picture of their valid CNA certification through the document section of the online admissions portal. To help during the financial aid process, it is important to upload an image of the certification as soon as possible. Applicants receiving the CNA Community Service grant, are not eligible for other institutional grants, without a special exception.
This non-renewable grant is for $2,000, and the grant will be disbursed evenly across the five terms of the Practical Nursing program and credited after the student has successfully completed the term.
If you believe that you are eligible for this grant, upload a picture of your valid CNA certification to the documents section on the admissions portal prior to your Educational Funding meeting. Upon speaking with your Educational Funding specialist, let them know that you have uploaded the CNA certification. . You will be informed one a determination has been made if you qualify.
Medical Assisting to Practical Nursing Grant
Recent graduates of the Medical Assisting program at Porter and Chester Institute who wish to enroll in Porter and Chester Institute’s Practical Nursing program are eligible to apply for a Practical Nursing Grant to offset the double tuitions.
Your grant amount is determined by the time elapsed since your Medical Assisting program completion. Mention this grant during your Educational Funding appointment and your Educational Funding Specialist will discuss eligibility and the potential grant amount with you Applicants receiving this grant are not eligible for other institutional grants.
Citizens Scholarship
Citizens wants to honor the dedication of students and families pursuing higher learning! Enter to win $15,000 towards tuition with one simple form.
College Ave Student Loans Scholarship
Enter to win our College Ave Student Loans scholarship, and you could win $1,000 for school. We’ll choose one lucky winner each month, so be sure to come back each month to enter.
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Scholarships
The Community Foundation awards scholarships through funds established by generous individuals, families, businesses and nonprofits to help area students pursue an education and establish rewarding careers. Some scholarships are open to all students in our 42-town service area as well as some towns in western Rhode Island; others are open to only some towns, a particular town, or a specific school.
Visit their website to learn more about eligibility and requirements.
F.A. Davis Scholarships
F.A. Davis is dedicated to developing teaching and learning solutions that meet the needs of nursing and health science students, educators, and practitioners. To stay committed to our goal of shaping the future of nursing and health science education, F.A. Davis is proud to offer annual scholarships to support those aspiring to work in healthcare.
MASSHire $7,500 Scholarship Opportunity
Recipients of this scholarship could receive up to *$7,500 towards any career training of their choice which includes instructional materials, tuition costs, required books, etc.! Training programs must offer an industry recognized certification upon completion, and it cannot exceed more than one year.
SkillPointe Foundation $1,000 Scholarship for Technical/Vocational Training
The SkillPointe Foundation is awarding multiple $1,000 scholarships every month for individuals pursuing technical/vocational training in construction, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, transportation and other fields.
The Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarship
To honor recently retired longtime CEO Tom Donohue and his commitment to workforce development, a total of 50 Donohue Family SkillPointe Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each will be awarded during 2024 and 2025.
