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Nursing & Health scholarships for high school students

4 Nursing & Health scholarships open to high school students. The earliest deadline is Dec 15, 2026 (Dakota Corps Scholarship) and the latest is Apr 12, 2027. The largest award listed is Multiple awards up to $17,500 from Kendrick Foundation. Every one here asks for an essay or project, so start early. Some are limited to residents of IA, IN, SD, WA. Sponsors include Kendrick Foundation, Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa), South Dakota Board of Regents and others. Always confirm on the official site.

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Dakota Corps Scholarship

Full tuition and generally applicable fees · South Dakota Board of Regents · High school senior

Incoming freshmen from an accredited South Dakota high school (2.8 GPA, ACT 27+ or SAT equivalent), U.S. citizens or nationals, in an approved critical-need program (K-12 teaching, accounting, select engineering, IT, registered nursing) at a participating South Dakota school; must live and work in South Dakota after graduation.

Application window Nov 1 – Dec 15, 2026.
Education & TeachingEngineeringComputer ScienceNursing & HealthSD
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Last verified Nov 9, 2026
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Kendrick Foundation Scholarship (health careers)

Multiple awards up to $17,500 · Kendrick Foundation · High school senior, college, graduate or adult learner

Morgan County, Indiana residents pursuing a health-related degree who intend to return to work in Morgan County: nursing (ADN, BSN, MSN, NP), dental hygiene, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and PTA, occupational therapy, physician assistant, respiratory therapy, radiologic technology, surgical technology, dietetics, optometry, chiropractic, public health, social work, counseling/psychology and speech-language pathology. Non-traditional (adult) students may apply.

2027–28 applications due 4 p.m. ET Monday, Jan 4, 2027 (separate first-time, returning and non-traditional applications). Recipients volunteer 20 hours.
HealthNursing & HealthIN
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Last verified Nov 10, 2026
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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
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Last verified Oct 17, 2026
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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
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Last verified Oct 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing & Health scholarships for high school students are open right now?

4 as of Nov 11, 2026, each checked on the sponsor's official page. Expired deadlines are removed automatically every week.

When is the next deadline for nursing & Health scholarships for high school students?

Dakota Corps Scholarship closes on Dec 15, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Apr 12, 2027.

What are the biggest nursing & Health scholarships for high school students?

Kendrick Foundation Scholarship (health careers) (Multiple awards up to $17,500); The Matteson Scholarship (Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total)); 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).

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