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Health scholarships for college students

8 Health scholarships open to college students. The earliest deadline is Dec 15, 2026 (Bonnie Fang Foundation Nursing Scholarship) and the latest is May 1, 2027. The largest award listed is Varies (the Foundation awarded $214,500 to 114 students in 2025–26) from American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of CA, IA, KY, NV, WA. Sponsors include American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation, Bonnie Fang Foundation, Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) and others. Always confirm on the official site.

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Bonnie Fang Foundation Nursing Scholarship

$5,000 (one California award and one Nevada award) · Bonnie Fang Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate nursing student

Full-time undergraduate or graduate nursing students attending an in-person program (not online or hybrid) with at least one year left, who meet the foundation's California or Nevada residency rules.

Application open Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Nursing & HealthHealthCANV
107 days left

Oncology Nursing Foundation Bachelor's Scholarships

$3,000 · Oncology Nursing Foundation · Undergraduate (RN to BSN)

Registered nurses with a commitment to oncology who are enrolled in, accepted to or have applied to a CCNE or NLN-CNEA accredited bachelor of nursing program for 2027–28.

Applications open Sept 15, 2026 and are due Feb 1, 2027.
121 days left

ASSP Foundation Academic Scholarships

Varies (the Foundation awarded $214,500 to 114 students in 2025–26) · American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) Foundation · Undergraduate / graduate / adult learner

College students whose programs of study are related to, or will support, the environmental health and safety (EHS) field. ASSP membership is preferred but not required.

Applications accepted Oct 15, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027.
EngineeringHealthSTEM
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Washington State Opportunity Scholarship — Baccalaureate (BaS)

Up to $1,500 per quarter or $2,250 per semester for up to 6 years, plus career support · Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) · High school senior / undergraduate

Washington students pursuing an eligible STEM or health care bachelor's degree at an eligible public or private college or university in Washington state.

Application opens Jan 13, 2027; deadline Feb 25, 2027 at 9 p.m. PST; notifications April 21, 2027.
STEMHealthNursing & HealthWA
138 days left

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship

$7,500 · Udall Foundation · Undergraduate

College sophomores/juniors committed to the environment, or Native American/Alaska Native students in tribal public policy or health care. Requires campus nomination.

Faculty reps must register students by Mar 3; campus deadlines earlier
EnvironmentPublic Policy & ServiceHealth
164 days left

IMANA Healthcare Scholarships

$5,000 (medical, dentistry, pharmacy and other health awards) · Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) · Undergraduate / graduate / professional

Students living in the U.S. and attending a U.S.-accredited institution in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, allied health and related fields; each award has its own qualifications. Past IMANA recipients are not eligible.

Submission deadline March 30, 2027; reviews April–June.
Health
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The Matteson Scholarship

Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total) · Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa) · High school senior / college / adult / trade

Students and working adults living in Lee, Des Moines or Henry County, Iowa, studying agriculture, health/medical sciences, nursing, engineering, information technology or a trade.

2027 first-time application opens Jan 11, 2027 and closes April 12, 2027 (renewals Dec 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027).
AgricultureHealthNursing & HealthEngineeringComputer ScienceIANursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Trade school
196 days left

Nursing Incentive Scholarship Fund (NISF)

Varies · Kentucky Board of Nursing · College

Kentucky nursing students; application window Jan 1–May 1, 2027 for the 2027-28 academic year.

Nursing & HealthHealthKY

Frequently asked questions

How many health scholarships for college students are open right now?

8 as of Oct 17, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for health scholarships for college students?

Bonnie Fang Foundation Nursing Scholarship closes on Dec 15, 2026. The last one listed here closes on May 1, 2027.

What are the biggest health scholarships for college students?

ASSP Foundation Academic Scholarships (Varies (the Foundation awarded $214,500 to 114 students in 2025–26)); The Matteson Scholarship (Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total)); Udall Undergraduate Scholarship ($7,500).