NYS AHEC Credentialed Training Scholarship Opportunity

 

 Scholarship Criteria: Spring/Summer 2023

 

Thank you for your interest in the NYS AHEC Credentialed Training Scholarship!

Our application cycle is now open, with funding available on a first come, first serve basis. 

 

Program Purpose. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to eligible individuals pursuing a short-term healthcare training program with the aim of increasing the diversity and capacity of New York State’s healthcare workforce.

 

Eligibility Criteria. Individuals wishing to apply for a scholarship through the NYS AHEC System must:

  • Be 18 years or older
  • Attend or be enrolled in an academic/educational institution located within New York State
  • Be an accepted student in a current healthcare workforce/career training program lasting 6 months or less. (Example eligible career training programs include: Phlebotomy Technician, Nursing Assistant, Sterile Processing Technician, etc.)

Priority consideration will be given to those who demonstrate a desire to immediately secure employment following program completion and/or applicable licensure and certification.

 

Guidelines. This scholarship opportunity is only available for the current Spring/Summer 2023  timeframe. Applications will be accepted and  awarded on a rolling basis. Please note that funds are limited, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. All scholarship recipients must meet and pass the requirements of their respective training program. Failure to do so may result in termination of scholarship funds, or a request for reimbursement.

 

Amount. Scholarships are limited and amounts will vary based on cost of matriculated program (eligible costs that may be covered include tuition and associated fees). No scholarship will be greater than $2,000. All funds will be paid directly to the academic institution on behalf of the scholarship recipient, with no funds going directly to the awardee.

 

Interested individuals must submit an application. Please click below to submit your application online.

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