NHHF Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship  

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In 2004, NHHF established the Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship program and its first Gala in New York City for medical, nursing, dental, pharmacy, and public health* students with outstanding academic records and leadership who are committed to serving Hispanics.

The following year, NHHF invited the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, Hispanic Dental Association, Latino Caucus of American Public Health Association, the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, NYU, and an honorary committee of New York elected officials to help present NHHF's first ten scholarships.

In 2007, NHHF started its partnership with the United Health Foundation (UHF), which allowed NHHF to increase the number of scholarships it awarded. NHHF's partnership with UHF  offers a unique mentoring program where scholarship recipients are matched with a professional for a one-on-one mentoring program that focuses on their professional growth.

As of January 2024, NHHF has awarded over $2 million to 412 scholarship recipients. This year, the scholarship program will feature awards of $5,000 annually for up to four years, as well as individual scholarship awards of $2,000 each.

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1. Who is eligible to apply for the 2024 Scholarship?

• The 2024 Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship is open to any current, full-time students, or recently admitted full-time students, for the 2024-2025 academic year. When applying, students should have a minimum of two years of study left before they expect to complete their degree in the following U.S. based accredited graduate programs:

• Medicine: allopathic or osteopathic
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Physician Assistant
• Nursing (including BSN)
• Master of Public Health*

*NOTE:  Scholarships awarded to public health graduate students are provided solely by NHHF and do not use funds from the United Health Foundation.

NOTE: Health professions NOT listed above will NOT be considered. High school and undergraduate students are NOT eligible for this scholarship EXCEPT for BSN students.

2. Are applicants required to be Hispanic?‍

• Applicants are not required to be Hispanic. However, an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is required.

3. What are the qualifications?

• 3.0 GPA or Passing (pass/fail system)
• Exceptional academic performance, documented leadership activities, and a commitment to a career providing healthcare services to the Hispanic community in the U.S.
• Be a full-time student (within their first or second year of their academic program) or entering full-time student (with proof of enrollment) in one of the following accredited programs: Medicine (MD or DO); Dentistry; Pharmacy; Nursing (including BSN degree); Master of Public Health; and Physician Associate.        

4. What are the required supporting documents?

• Personal statement, including career goals (double-spaced, two-page maximum)
• Current curriculum vitae (education, employment, extracurricular activities, awards)
• Letter of recommendation (one letter only)
• Proof of U.S. citizenship, residency, or DACA status
• Proof of enrollment*
• Unofficial transcript
• Signed Media Release form
• Photo of applicant "in action" in their respective field

* Proof of enrollment is only required if you are entering your first year of your academic program at the time of completing your application.