CMSP understands that strengthening the healthcare workforce pipeline now will lead to improved healthcare delivery in the future. To that end, the Governing Board is proud to expand its partnership with the Department of Healthcare Access and Information (HCAI) by funding four scholarship programs.
CMSP’s scholarship programs assist future healthcare providers in achieving their career goals and encourage them to live and serve in CMSP counties.
All program awardees are current residents and/or high school graduates of a CMSP county. Additionally, every awardee will provide care in a CMSP county for at least 1-year following graduation. Award amounts vary by program.
Associate Degree Nursing of Scholarship Program (ADNSP) – Opens for application 09/02/25
ADNSP is available to individuals pursuing an Associate Degree of Nursing and who intend to become a Registered Nurse. Award amounts range up to $8,000 per year.
Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program (BSNSP) – Opens for application 09/02/25
BSNSP is available to individuals pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and who intend to become a Registered Nurse. Award amounts range up to $10,000 per year.
Vocational Nursing Scholarship Program (VNSP) – Opens for application 09/02/25
VNSP is available to individuals attending school to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Award amounts range up to $4,000 per year.
Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program (APHSP) – Opens for application 09/02/25
APHSP award amounts range up to $25,000 per year. Awards are available to individuals pursuing one of the following graduate or post graduate degree programs that enable them to work in the listed professions.
Master of Science or Doctor of Nursing Practice – Certified Nurse Midwife,
Certified Nurse Practitioner,Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, or Clinical Nurse Specialist
Doctor of Pharmacy – Pharmacist
Master or Doctor of Physical Therapy – Physical Therapist
Master of Physicians Assistant – Physician Assistant
Doctor of Dental Medicine – Dentist
Doctor of Chiropractic – Chiropractor
Master of Counseling – Rehabilitation Counselor
Scholarship programs will be open for application from September 2, 2025, at 3PM to October 3, 2025, at 3PM. Click on individual program links above to learn more and apply!
CMSP Scholarship programs are administered by HCAI. For additional information regarding these programs, email HWDD-SCH@hcai.ca.gov.
