Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Up to $1,000

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Family Member Scholarships

Overview: The PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation offers Family Member Scholarships to dependents of members of the Commissioned Officers Association (COA) of the U.S. Public Health Service. As of 2024, this program includes the RDML Helena Mishoe Diversity "BELIEVE" Scholarship.

Geographic Scope: United States

Eligible Applicants:

  • Dependents of members of the Commissioned Officers Association (COA) of the U.S. Public Health Service

  • High school seniors

  • GPA of 3.0 or greater (on a scale of 1 to 4)
  • Award Amount: Up to $1,000 per recipient

    Program Components:

  • Family Member Scholarships for eligible dependents

  • RDML Helena Mishoe Diversity "BELIEVE" Scholarship (integrated 2024)
  • Contact Information:
    PHS Commissioned Officers Foundation
    P.O. Box 189
    Cheltenham, MD 20623

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Timeline:
    - Application deadline: April 14, 2026
    - Portal closes: April 14, 2026

    2. Eligibility Requirements:
    - Dependent of COA member
    - U.S. citizen or permanent resident
    - Senior in high school
    - GPA of 3.0 or greater (on a scale of 1 to 4)

    3. Application Submission:
    - Apply through online portal
    - Portal access available at: https://www.phscof.org/scholarships-grants-and-funding-requests/

    4. Additional Information:
    - Program includes RDML Helena Mishoe Diversity "BELIEVE" Scholarship component

    Ready to apply for Family Member Scholarships?

    Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.