IHA Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Scholarship Program

IHA Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Scholarship Program

Funder: Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (via Iroquois Healthcare Association)

Status: Active - Third year of funding (2024 cycle mentioned, with ongoing annual cycles)

Total Funding Awarded (through 2024): $513,000+ (with projections to exceed $1 million total)

Geographic Scope: Upstate New York (28+ hospitals across 32 counties)

Program Description:
Scholarship fund designed to support low-income and/or diverse healthcare workers pursuing education and certifications in critical healthcare professions. Program aims to provide staffing relief to healthcare providers experiencing severe workforce shortages while investing in employee education and career advancement.

Eligible Fields:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Medical Assistant

Respiratory Therapist

Medical Technician (Med Tech)

Surgical Technician (Surgical Tech)

Award Amounts: $1,500 - $9,000 per recipient

Eligibility:

Low-income healthcare workers

Diverse healthcare workers

Employed by IHA member hospitals

Seeking to earn a degree or certification

Focus Areas:

Workforce retention and stability

Staff burnout prevention

Career advancement for essential workers

Diversity and inclusion in healthcare workforce

Participating Hospitals: 28 hospitals in Upstate New York

Program Impact:

220 healthcare workers funded in first two years

Supporting diverse and low-income workers

Encouraging workers to remain in healthcare field and continue providing care in Upstate New York

Contact:
Iroquois Healthcare Association
15 Executive Park Drive
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: 518-383-5060