Navigating all of the different financial aid options available to you can be confusing.

Luckily, there are many resources available to help make your healthcare education affordable. In fact, every year, the federal government awards over $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds to more than 13 million students. For many students, financial aid is one of the primary resources that make higher education possible.

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American Chiropractic Foundation

ACF Scholarship Awards


Help students enrolled in medical dosimetry programs

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required, award Varies, institution restrictions- A chiropractic program accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, need based- no

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American Massage Therapy Association

AMTA Student Scholarship


Help students get the support they need to achieve a successful, sustainable career in radiologic technology

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award $5,000 N/A institution restrictions, need based no

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American Dental Assistants Association

ADAA Student Achievement Award


Reward a deserving sonography student

Details: Undergraduate No GA residency required, award Varies, institution restrictions- A dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, not need based

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State of Georgia via Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

Dentists for Rural Areas Assistance Program


Provide funding to students aspiring to become biomedical equipment technicians and clinical engineers

Details: Graduate, No Ga residency required, award Up to $25,000 per year, institution restrictions- An accredited graduate dental education program or provisional accreditation by year the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, not need based

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Georgia Dental Association

Fisher Foundation Dental Education Scholarships


Promote students' examination, questioning, and reflection on important concepts in genetics

Details: Undergrad and grad, needs GA residency, award Varies, institution restriction- Augusta University College of Dental Medicine or one of Georgia’s dental hygiene programs accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, not need based

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Central Savannah River Area Dental Hygiene Society

Sandra Waller Neville Endowed Scholarship


Honor student members that have made outstanding contributions of lasting importance to the art therapy community

Details: Undergrad, GA residency required, award $1,000, institution restrictions- Eligible applicants must attend Augusta University and reside in Wilkes, Burke, Lincoln, McDuffie, Warren, Glasscock, Jefferson, Richmond or Columbia counties, not needs based

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Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Foundation

Academy Foundation Student Scholarships


Provide opportunities to qualified members to support the education of music therapy students

Details: Undergrad and Graduate, No GA residency required, award- $500-10,000, institution restrictions- An educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, not needs based

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Georgia Dietetic Foundation

Ellen Jurgens Memorial and GDF Scholarships


Support student members enrolled in occupational therapy programs at all levels

Details: Undergrad/Graduate, No GA residency required, award Up to $1,500, institution restrictions- Georgia institutions- Not needs based

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American Assn. of Healthcare Administrative Management

AAHAM National Scholarship


Help physical therapy students at all levels with the rising costs of higher education

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award is $1,000-2,500, no institution restrictions, not needs based

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American College of Healthcare Executives

ACHE Scholarship Opportunities


Support respiratory care students

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, up to $5,000, no institutional restrictions, needs based

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American Health Information Management Association

AHIMA Foundation Merit Scholarships


Provide financial assistance to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students who demonstrate superior capabilities

Details: Undergrad and graduate, No GA residency required, award is $1,000-2,500, institution restrictions- An educational program related to health information management, Not needs based

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Association of Medical Illustrators through the Vesalius Trust

AMI Scholarships


Support Georgia respiratory care students

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award Varies, institutional restrictions- A medical illustration program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, not needs based

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Georgia Health Information Management Association

GHIMA Scholarship


Support speech-language pathology and audiology students studying communication disorders

Details: Undergrad and Graduate, GA residency required, institutional restrictions- An educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education, not needs based

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Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society

HIMSS Foundation Scholarships


Recognize students who show leadership potential and a passion for the athletic training profession

Details: Undergrad and graduate, No GA residency required, award- $5,000, institution restrictions- An educational program related to healthcare information and management systems, not needs based

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Medical Library Association

MLA Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships


Provide grants to individuals who are pursuing an education in orthotics and prosthetics

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award $2,000-6,500, A graduate degree program accredited by the American Library Association Not needs based

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National Library of Medicine

NLM Associate Fellowship Program for Librarians


Pay educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in a NIFA designated veterinarian shortage situation for a period of 3 years

Details: Graduate and undergraduate, award- Annual stipend and relocation support, institution restrictions- A graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association, not needs based

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American Medical Technologists Institute for Excellence

AMTIE Scholarships & Awards


Provide lasting annual scholarships for optometry students

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award is $135-500, An educational program that will lead to a career in one of the disciplines certified by the American Medical Technologists, needs based

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American Society for Clinical Pathology Foundation

ASCP Foundation Laboratory Student Scholarship


Provide funding for for students in healthcare fields in exchange for working at Archbold Medical Center for up to 3 years upon graduation

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award- $1,000, institution restriction- An educational program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, not needs based

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Foundation for Genetic Technology

Barbara J. Kaplan Scholarship


Increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition, and other health-related studies

Details: Undergaduate, No GA residency required, award Varies, institution restrictions- A cytogenetics program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, not needs based

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American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Education & Research Fund

Dolbey Graduate & Undergraduate Scholarships


Provide repayment for health professions student loans to faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds in exchange for educating tomorrow's clinicians

Details: Undergraduate and graduate, No GA residency required, award is $1,500-3,000, institution restrictions- An educational program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, not needs based

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College of American Pathologists Foundation

Geraldine Colby Zeiler Award


Help more healthcare professionals obtain their education and encourage them to work in the field of long-term care

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award is $1,000, institutional restrictions- A cytotechnology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs, not needs based

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National Society for Histotechnology

NSH Scholarships & Awards


Provide long-term, low interest rate loans to full-time students in dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, or veterinary medicine programs

Details: Undergraduate and Graduate, No GA residency required, award is $500-10,000, institution restrictions- A histology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science, not needs based

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ASET Foundation

ASET Foundation Tuition Grants


Support Hispanic students who are committed to careers in dentistry, medicine, nursing, or public health

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award- $500-1,000, institutional restrictions- A neurodiagnostic technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, not needs based

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Foundation for Surgical Technologists

FST Student Scholarship


Provide repayment for health profession student loans for dental, medical, or mental health clinicians or educational funding for dental, medical, or mental health students in return for working at least 2 years at an approved site

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award Varies, institutional restriction- A surgical technology program accredited by the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical technology and Surgical Assisting, needs based

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Georgia Association of Physician Assistants

GAPA Scholarships


Provide funding for students pursuing their undergraduate, dental, or medical/osteopathic degrees

Details: Graduate, GA residency required, award- $1,000 A physician assistant program in Georgia accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, not needs based

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American Association of Medical Assistants

Maxine Williams Scholarship Fund


Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award- $1,00, institution restriction- A post-secondary medical assisting program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, not needs based

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State of Georgia via Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

Physician Assistant Loan Repayment Program


Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award- Up to $40,000 over 4 years, institution restriction- A physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, not needs based

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Physician Assistant Foundation

Physician Assistant Student Scholarships


Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award- $1,000-2,500, institution restriction- A physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, varies

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American Medical Association

AMA Medical Education Scholarships


Provide financial assistance to deserving medical students

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award- $10,000, institution restriction- A medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education Not needs based

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Mercer University School of Medicine and the State of Georgia

MUSM Nathan Deal Scholarship


Award students who are committed to practice medicine in medically underserved rural areas of Georgia

Details: Graduate, a maximum of 85-100% tuition for 4 years, Institution restriction- Mercer University School of Medicine, not needs based

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State of Georgia via Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

Physicians for Rural Areas Assistance


Pay medical education student loan debt for physicians who agree to practice medicine full-time in a rural county in Georgia

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award Up to $100,000 total, not needs based

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U.S. Dept. of HHS Health Resources & Services Administration

Primary Care Loans


Provide long-term, low interest rate loans to full-time, financially needy students to pursue a degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required, award Varies An accredited U.S. school needs based

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American Counseling Association Foundation

ACAF Graduate Student Essay Competitions


Provide financial support and recognition to deserving graduate students while encouraging all counseling students to think about the future of this profession and the role they will be playing in it

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required award -$350-1,000 Not needs based

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American Psychological Foundation

APF Graduate Student Scholarships


Help graduate students further their education in psychology

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required award Varies An accredited U.S. school Not needs based

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National Association of School Psychologists

NASP Funding for Graduate Students


Help graduate students further their education in school psychology

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required award Varies A school psychology program approved by the National Association of School Psychologists , not needs based

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National Association of Social Workers Foundation

NASW Foundation Fellowships, Scholarships, & Research Awards


Help graduate students further their education in social work

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required, award Varies N/A Varies

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National Organization for Human Services

NOHS Outstanding Human Services Student Award & Maloney Scholarship


Help students further their education in human services

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required Varies An educational program with "human services" in the title Not needs based

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American Association of Colleges of Nursing and various partners

AACN Scholarships & Financial Aid


Support students who are seeking a baccalaureate, master’s, or doctoral degree in nursing

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required N Varies An American Association of Colleges of Nursing member institution Not needs based

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State of Georgia via Georgia Board for Physician Workforce

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Loan Repayment Program


Assist APRN's in repaying their advanced nursing education loan debt in return for practicing in an underserved rural Georgia county

Details: Undergraduate, no GA residency required award is Up to $40,000 over Institution of nursing education that received accreditation or provisional N 4 years accreditation by a national accrediting body in nursing education

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Georgia Association for Nursing Education

GANE Nursing Scholarhships


Support students enrolled in Georgia's associate and baccalaureate nursing programs

Details: Undergraduate, GA residency required, award Minimum of $500 An eligible Georgia institution Not needs based

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Georgia Nurses Foundation & Georgia Nurses Association

GNF/GNA Nursing Scholarship Awards


Provide financial assistance to qualified applicants studying nursing in an accredited school, college, or university

Details: Undergraduate/graduate, GA residency required award- Minimum of $500 each, every odd year

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U.S. Dept. of HHS Health Resources & Services Administration

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program


Fund educational costs for nursing students in exchange for working at an eligible NURSE Corps site upon graduation

Details: Undergraduate/graduate, No GA residency required, Monthly stipend of approx. $1,316, institution restriction- An accredited school of nursing in the U.S., needs based

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U.S. Dept. of HHS Health Resources & Services Administration

Nurse Faculty Loan Program


Assist registered nurses in completing their graduate education to become qualified nurse faculty

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required, award loan forgiveness of up to 85% of the loan over 4 years, institution restriction- participating school

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U.S. Dept. of HHS Health Resources & Services Administration

Nursing Student Loans


Provide long-term, low-interest rate loans to students pursuing a course of study leading to a diploma, associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degree in nursing

Details: Undergraduate/Graduate, No GA residency required, award Varies, institution restriction- A participating school needs based

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West Georgia Health

West Georgia Health Scholarship for Nursing Studies


Provide funding for all costs associated with a nursing degree in exchange for working at West Georgia Health for up to 3 years upon graduation

Details: Undergraduate, requires GA residency, award varies, not needs based

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American Pharmacists Association Foundation

APhA Student Scholarship Program


Recognize students who choose to invest their time in their school’s APhA - ASP chapter to help shape the future of the profession

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required, award varies, institution restriction- A college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, not needs based

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American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy & Express Scripts

Express Scripts Scholars Program


Provide supplemental funding for pharmacy students enrolled in a dual degree program

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required, award- $10,000 A college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, not needs based

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Georgia Pharmacy Foundation

Georgia Pharmacy Association Scholarships


Attract and develop the best and brightest in Georgia pharmacy

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required $1,000 A college or school of pharmacy in Georgia accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, not needs based

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Pharmacy Times & Wal-Mart

RESPy Award Program


Recognize pharmacy students nationwide for extraordinary humanitarian work in the community

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required $1,000 A college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, not needs based

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Georgia Environmental Health Association

GEHA Awards


Recognize outstanding individuals who show excellent promise for success in environmental health practice

Details: Undergraduate, Ga residency required, award- $750-2,000 A college or school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health , not needs based

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Nat'l Environmental Health Assn. & Am. Academy of Sanitarians

NEHA/AAS Scholarship


Positively impact the future of environmental health

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award $1,000-2,000 A college or school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health

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Society of Health and Physical Educators

SHAPE Scholarships


Reward outstanding students in health education programs Support students pursuing a health education degree

Details: Undergraduate and Graduate, o GA residency required, award $1,000-1,750 A college or school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, not needs based

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Society of Public Health Education

SOPHE Student Member Fellowships & Awards


Details: Undergraduate or graduate, No GA residency required, award of $250-3,000 A college or school of public health accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health, not needs based

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American Association of Medical Dosimetrists Education Foundation

AAMD Foundation Student Scholarships


Help students enrolled in medical dosimetry programs

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award Varies A medical dosimetry program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, not needs based

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American Society of Radiologic Technologists

ASRT Foundation Scholarships


Help students get the support they need to achieve a successful, sustainable career in radiologic technology

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award Varies, An educational program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, not needs based

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Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

SDMS Foundation Student Scholarship Program


Reward a deserving sonography student

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award is $2,500, institution restriction- An educational program in diagnostic medical sonography or cardiovascular technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs, not needs based

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Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation Foundation

AAMI Foundation Scholarship Program


Provide funding to students aspiring to become biomedical equipment technicians and clinical engineers

Details: Undergraduate and Graduate, No GA residency required, award $3,000.00 Not needs based

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American Society of Human Genetics

ASHG Essay Contest & Video Challenge


Promote students' examination, questioning, and reflection on important concepts in genetics

Details: Undergraduate, No GA residency required, award- $100-1,500 not needs based

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American Art Therapy Association

AATA Scholarships


Honor student members that have made outstanding contributions of lasting importance to the art therapy community

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award Varies, not needs based

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American Music Therapy Association

AMTA Student Level Scholarships


Provide opportunities to qualified members to support the education of music therapy students

Details: Undergraduate/Graduate, No GA residency required, award- $500-1,000 Not needs based

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American Occupational Therapy Association

AOTA Scholarships


Support student members enrolled in occupational therapy programs at all levels

Details: Undergraduate/Graduate, No GA residency required, $150-5,000 An educational program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education, not needs based

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American Physical Therapy Association

APTA Scholarships, Awards, & Grants


Help physical therapy students at all levels with the rising costs of higher education

Details: Undergraduate/Graduate, no GA residency required, award Varies An educational program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, not needs based

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American Respiratory Care Foundation

ARCF Scholarships & Loans


Support respiratory care students

Details: Undergraduate/graduate, no GA residency required, award $1,000-7,500 A respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, not needs based

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Physical Therapy Association of Georgia

GFPT Scholarships


Provide financial assistance to physical therapy and physical therapy assistant students who demonstrate superior capabilities

Details: Undergraduate/Graduate, Needs GA residency, award $500-1,000 An educational program in Georgia accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, not needs based

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Georgia Society for Respiratory Care

GSRC Scholarships


Support Georgia respiratory care students

Details: Undergraduate, needs GA residency, award of $500 A respiratory care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care, varies as to whether it is needs based

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Georgia Speech-Language- Hearing Association

Jack Bess Memorial Scholarship


Support speech-language pathology and audiology students studying communication disorders

Details: Graduate, needs GA residency, $500 An educational program in Georgia accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, not needs based

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Georgia Athletic Training Association

Lori Mobley Groover Leadership Program


Recognize students who show leadership potential and a passion for the athletic training profession

Details: Undergraduate and graduate, Needs GA residency, award- $500-750 An educational program in Georgia accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, not needs based

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Orthotic and Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation

OPERF Practitioner Program Scholarships


Provide grants to individuals who are pursuing an education in orthotics and prosthetics

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award $500-1,000, not needs based

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USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture

Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program


Pay educational loans of eligible veterinarians who agree to serve in a NIFA designated veterinarian shortage situation for a period of 3 years

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award $25,000 A college or school of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association not needs based

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American Optometric Association Foundation

Optometry Cares Endowed Scholarships


Provide lasting annual scholarships for optometry students

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award Varies A college or school of optometry accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education, not needs based

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Archbold Medical Center

Archbold Scholarships


Provide funding for for students in healthcare fields in exchange for working at Archbold Medical Center for up to 3 years upon graduation

Details: Undergraduate/Graduate, GA residency required, Varies, needs based

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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation

CBCF General Mills Health Scholarship


Increase the number of minority students pursuing degrees in medicine, engineering, technology, nutrition, and other health-related studies

Details: Undergraduate/graduate, no GA residency required, award $2,000 Eligible applicants must be qualified African-American or black students who reside or attend school in a CBC member district, needs based

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U.S. Dept. of HHS Health Resources & Services Administration

Faculty Loan Repayment Program


Provide repayment for health professions student loans to faculty from disadvantaged backgrounds in exchange for educating tomorrow's clinicians

Details: Graduate, GA residency required, award Up to $40,000 total An accredited U.S. school, needs based

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Georgia Health Care Association

GHCA Education & Research Foundation Scholarship


Help more healthcare professionals obtain their education and encourage them to work in the field of long-term care

Details: Graduate/undergraduate, award is $1,000 per year and up to $4,000 ,Eligible applicants must have been employed in a GHCA-member skilled nursing care center for at least the past year and be recommended by the Administrator and the Director of Nursing there, not needs based

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U.S. Dept. of HHS Health Resources & Services Administration

Health Professions Student Loans


Provide long-term, low interest rate loans to full-time students in dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, or veterinary medicine programs

Details: Graduate, No GA residency required, award Varies A college or school of dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, or veterinary medicine that participates in the Health Professions Student Loan program, needs based

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National Hispanic Health Foundation

Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship


Support Hispanic students who are committed to careers in dentistry, medicine, nursing, or public health

Details: BSN/Graduate, No GA residency required, award $2,000-10,000 An accredited U.S. school Not needs based

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U.S. Dept. of HHS Health Resources & Services Administration

National Health Services Corps Loan Repayment & Scholarships


Provide repayment for health profession student loans for dental, medical, or mental health clinicians or educational funding for dental, medical, or mental health students in return for working at least 2 years at an approved site

Details: Graduate, no GA residency required, loan repayment up to $50,000 total/ An accredited U.S. school; Scholarship varies, not needs based

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Ty Cobb Educational Foundation

Ty Cobb Scholarship


Provide funding for students pursuing their undergraduate, dental, or medical/osteopathic degrees

Details: Undergraduate/graduate, GA residency required, award- $2,000-3,000 A college or university accredited by a regional crediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education, needs based

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Health Careers in Georgia

Detailed descriptions of health professions and the pathway to those professions

Health Education Journey

Timeline showing how long it will take to obtain degrees in certain fields

Health Careers by Institution

Explore different health careers offered through a number of Georgia institutions

Medical Schools in Georgia

A list of the public and private medical schools in Georgia

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