March 1, 2024
Ceasar Escalante
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has partnered with the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group, to offer 110 Diversity in Health Care Scholarships in the amount of $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester).
Applications are currently being accepted from full-time sophomore, junior or graduate students who are pursuing degrees (associate, bachelor, master, doctorate) that will lead to careers as clinical professionals that may include physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, certified nurse midwife, nurse, pharmacist, dentist, social worker, addiction counselor, clinical psychologist or related clinical profession.
Scholarships may be renewed annually for up to 4 years (maximum $20,000) as long as the student maintains eligibility requirements or until the student has completed their intended degree, whichever comes first.
Applicants for the scholarship must meet the following criteria:
Scholarship benefits include:
Scholarship recipient requirements:
Scholarship specific essay: 250-500 words, responding to the following topic: What is your personal motivation for applying to the Diversity in Health Care Scholarship?
The deadline to submit applications is May 1, 2024. To apply click here. For any questions, please contact scholarship@hacu.net.
The United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship is part of the 2024-25 HACU Scholarship Program. HACU has partnered with the United Health Foundation, which has committed $100 million to supporting a workforce that is reflective of the population it serves.