Scholarship Programs

The District supports healthcare education and training for the benefit of future generations. Each year, a portion of the District’s budget is allocated to local post-secondary and high school students pursuing or planning to pursue healthcare careers. Please reference our full policy here to learn more:

FY 25-26 Scholarships Policy

The application period for FY 25-26 Scholarships is currently closed.

Apply for a FY 25-26 Health Career Scholarship

Students in the areas of nursing, health tech careers, and behavioral health, interested in applying for a post-secondary scholarship, need to first verify their eligibility through their address, using the District map. If you are a current resident (at least 1 year), are employed (at least 2 years), or have previously graduated from a high school within the District boundaries, you meet the minimum criteria to apply for one of our post-secondary scholarships. Post-secondary applicants must only apply for one scholarship in a given year and can only be awarded that scholarship once. Click each scholarship below to learn what other criteria and supporting documentation we require.

High School Health Career Scholarship

FY 25-26 High School Scholarships Selection Process

East County high school students with expressed interest in healthcare careers from the participating 23 local schools go through a separate selection process completed by their class advisors/counselors. Students do not need to apply.

High School Health Career Scholarship

East County high school class advisors/counselors select two senior students for scholarship awards based on academic and extracurricular excellence; $3,500 (1st place) & $1,750 (2nd place)

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