Nursing & Continuing Medical Education Scholarships

Purpose: Provides scholarships to Rhode Island residents pursuing healthcare careers with a focus on nursing and medical education.

Geographic Scope: Rhode Island only

Eligible Applicants:

• High school seniors pursuing a healthcare major who have been accepted to accredited institutions
• Students currently enrolled in accredited institutions with majors in nursing, certified nursing assistant (CNA), or master's degree programs
• Students pursuing the following career paths:
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
  • Phlebotomist
  • Other healthcare advanced training

Requirements:

• Permanent Rhode Island resident (MUST requirement)
• Demonstrated financial need
• Maintain 3.0 (B) average or above
• Submit FAFSA form

Preference: Given to students studying at Rhode Island institutions

Award History: Foundation has awarded approximately $1 million in scholarships and grants to date

Contact Information:

• Phone: 401-349-4602
• Address: Chartercare Foundation, 7 Waterman Avenue, North Providence, RI 02911
• Website: https://www.chartercarefoundation.org

Deadline: March 31st each calendar year (for academic year beginning in September)

Application Process

Required Materials:

1. Foundation Scholarship Application Form
2. FAFSA form (required)
3. Financial Aid Worksheet
4. Proof of financial need
5. Documentation of current GPA (3.0 or above required)

Eligibility Documentation:

• For high school seniors: acceptance letter from accredited institution
• For current students: enrollment verification and current transcript
• Proof of Rhode Island residency

Timeline:

• Applications accepted for academic year beginning in September
• Deadline: March 31st

Submission:

• Complete Foundation Scholarship Application
• Submit required financial documents
• Include FAFSA information

Note: Applicants must be permanent Rhode Island residents and demonstrate financial need to qualify.