How much funding does Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships provide?

Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships provides $2,500 per award in funding.

When is the deadline for Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

How often is Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships offered?

Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships runs on an annual cycle.

Health First Foundation Nursing Scholarships

Cape Canaveral Hospital Inc

Foundation Annual Professional Development Grants for Teachers Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

$2,500 per award

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Health First clinicians (paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff)
Currently employed by Health First
Pursuing further education

Overview

The Health First Foundation awards nursing scholarships to Health First clinicians pursuing further education.

Eligibility:

Health First clinicians (paramedics, nurses, nurse practitioners, and other clinical staff)
Currently employed by Health First
Pursuing further education

Focus Areas:

Nursing education
Clinical advancement
Professional development for healthcare workers

Geographic Scope: Brevard County, Florida area (Health First service region)

Funding Source: Community donors, grateful patients who establish named endowments or leave gifts in wills/trusts, and Health First clinicians who give through the Associate Month of Giving program

Recent History:

August 2022: Health First Foundation awarded over $100,000 in nursing scholarships to 44 clinicians
The number of scholarships and total awards increased 35% year-over-year
Celebration event held at Suntree Country Club

Contact Information: Health First Foundation

What Cape Canaveral Hospital Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 16
Total given: $151K
Median grant: $7,688
Range: $5,200–$20K

By dollars: Florida 95%, Texas 5%. Top recipient cities: Melbourne, FL; Rockledge, FL; Viera, FL.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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