Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN) scholarships for high school students

4 nursing & healthcare (cna/lpn) scholarships that high school students (often seniors or CTE students) can apply for. The largest award listed is $500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100) from mikeroweWORKS Foundation. 1 of 4 need no essay. Some are limited to residents of AR, IA. Sponsors include Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE), Matteson Scholarship (Southeastern Iowa), NTHS & HOSA–Future Health Professionals and others. Always confirm on the official site.

Oct 31, 202614 days left

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.

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 15, 2026

Apr 12, 2027177 days left

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

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 17, 2026

Apr 15, 2027180 days left

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

Apply on official site .ics Google CalendarNeeds an essay? Use the toolkitLast verified Oct 15, 2026

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Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship

Up to $3,000 per program · Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE) · High school senior or adult

Arkansas high school, home school or GED graduates (or out-of-state graduates living in Arkansas for the last year) enrolling in high-demand workforce training in advanced manufacturing, construction trades, healthcare, IT, or logistics/transportation.

Rolling: apply at least 30 days before your class start date. Can't be combined with Academic Challenge.

ARConstruction CDL & Trucking Nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN)Trade school

Apply on official site Last verified Oct 17, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN) scholarships for high school students are open right now?

4 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 nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN) scholarships for high school students?

Work Ethic Scholarship Program closes on Oct 31, 2026. The last one listed here closes on Apr 15, 2027.

Which nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN) scholarships for high school students have no essay?

Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship.

What are the biggest nursing & Healthcare (CNA/LPN) scholarships for high school students?

Work Ethic Scholarship Program ($500–$34,000 (2026 average about $9,100)); The Matteson Scholarship (Up to $4,000 per year for four years ($16,000 total)); Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship (Up to $3,000 per program).