Create Healthy Adult Learner Scholarships

Program Overview
Create Healthy awards scholarships to working adults who want to change careers or advance in their existing healthcare careers. This program supports education and professional advancement for adult learners pursuing healthcare credentials.

Geographic Scope
Applicants must be:

• Residents of Gillespie County, Blanco County, Llano County, Mason County, or the town of Comfort, OR
• Employed by an organization in one of these areas

Focus Areas
Scholarships support healthcare professionals pursuing education in healthcare-related fields. See attached list of qualifying areas of study.

Eligibility Requirements

• Be enrolled in courses in the healthcare field
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Be a resident of or employed by an organization in Gillespie County, Blanco County, Llano County, Mason County, or the town of Comfort
• Be enrolling in a degree or certificate program
• Be one of the following:

- Working professional returning to school
- GED recipient
- Career-changer
- Student with unique educational journey

• Preference given to those with proven financial need

Selection Criteria

• Letters of recommendation (one from current employer and one from current colleague)
• Response to short answer question
• Proven financial need

Application Timeline

• Applications can be completed and submitted at any time (rolling deadline)

Contact Information

• Email: Scholarships@CreateHealthy.org
• Phone: (830) 997-1297

Funder Information

• Organization: Create Healthy Foundation
• Location: Fredericksburg, TX 78624
• Mission: Support healthcare education and build a healthier Hill Country community
• Contact Address: PO Box 1339, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
• Administrative Offices: 101 Ida Mae Drive

Application Process

Required Materials
1. Completed Application (online)
2. Short Answer Prompt (paragraph format):
- Prompt: "In a paragraph, please explain how this scholarship will help you achieve your aspirations in the healthcare field?"
3. Transcript or Proof of Enrollment
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance into a program
4. Letters of Recommendation (two required):
- One letter from current employer
- One letter from current colleague
- Should address strengths, character, and achievements
5. Proof of Financial Need (choose one):
- FAFSA Student Aid Report
- Recent tax return
- Brief written explanation of financial need

Submission Instructions

Submit all materials through the online application portal

Applications accepted year-round (rolling deadline)

Notes

Applicants are eligible to reapply

Award amounts not specified on website