Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN) scholarships

4 verified scholarships for CNA, LPN/LVN and health-science students, sorted by deadline. The earliest deadline is Oct 31, 2026 (Work Ethic Scholarship Program) and the latest is Apr 15, 2027. General trade awards that cover nursing & healthcare (cna/lpn) programs are included. Always confirm on the official site.

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Work Ethic Scholarship Program

$500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) · mikeroweWORKS Foundation · High school senior or graduate

U.S. citizens who are high school seniors or graduates enrolling in an approved skilled-trade program of two years or less at an accredited school (welding, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, construction, automotive, diesel, aviation, commercial driving, LPN/associate nursing, cosmetology and more). Must sign the S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and submit a video.

Awarded four times a year (deadlines Apr 30, Jun 30, Aug 30, Oct 31). If you miss one, apply for the next round.
WeldingHVAC/RElectrical & LineworkerPlumbingConstructionAutomotive, Diesel & CollisionCDL & TruckingAviation MaintenanceNursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Cosmetology & BarberingTrade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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Frontline Heroes in Post-Acute Care Scholarship (CNA)

$4,000 · AAPACN Education Foundation · Working CNA

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) with an interest in post-acute care pursuing an RN, BSN or higher nursing degree.

2027 applications open Oct 1 – Nov 6, 2026.
Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Trade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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Lighting the Way for Post-Acute Care Nursing Scholarship (LPN/LVN)

$5,000 · AAPACN Education Foundation · Working LPN/LVN

LPNs/LVNs working in post-acute or long-term care who are working toward a BSN or higher at an accredited nursing school.

2027 applications open Oct 1 – Nov 6, 2026.
Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Trade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026
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NTHS HOSA Scholarship

$1,000 (7 awards) · NTHS & HOSA–Future Health Professionals · High school or college health-science student

Students with dual membership in NTHS and HOSA preparing for health-care careers.

Open Jan 1 – Apr 15, 2027. Questions go to HOSA.
Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Trade school
Official site ↗📅 .icsGoogle CalendarLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What scholarships are there for nursing & healthcare (cna/lpn) students?

Our verified list includes: Work Ethic Scholarship Program, Frontline Heroes in Post-Acute Care Scholarship (CNA), Lighting the Way for Post-Acute Care Nursing Scholarship (LPN/LVN), NTHS HOSA Scholarship.

Does the Pell Grant pay for trade school?

Often yes. Pell can be used at accredited career and technical schools and community colleges that take part in federal student aid, for eligible certificate and diploma programs. Starting in 2026, Workforce Pell can also cover approved short programs of 8–15 weeks. Start with the FAFSA. See the guide.

What is the biggest trade school scholarship?

The mikeroweWORKS Work Ethic Scholarship pays $500 to $34,000 and runs four rounds a year. The Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship awards 300 scholarships of $2,500 each, and many trade associations (AWS for welding, PHCC for plumbing and HVAC, IEC for electrical) run their own programs.

How often is this list updated?

Every week. Each official page is re-checked automatically, changed entries are reviewed, and passed deadlines disappear. Last update: Oct 15, 2026.