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HCAI Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program

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$8,000

Due: October 3, 2026

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No transcripts required

Eligibility

HCAI Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program, with an application deadline in October, offers numerous awards of $8000 each. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities. In exchange for a 12-month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community, eligible applicants may receive up to $8,000. ADN applicants must be currently accepted or enrolled in an associate degree nursing program that prepares them to become a Registered Nurse. They must be enrolled in a minimum of six semester units, or its equivalent, until program completion; and must graduate on time. They must not have any other existing service obligations with other entities, including other HCAI programs and commit to providing a 12-month service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying facility providing 32 hours or more per week of direct patient care within six months of graduation. The applicant is responsible for providing all necessary information and ensuring that the information contained in the application is accurate. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Department of Health Care Access and Inform for more information about the award and the required documents.

HCAI Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program

$8,000

Eligibility

Description

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