Open — applications accepted through January 7, 2027; first-come, first-served while funds remain
Atlas Opportunity Score 90/100
Verified September 28, 2026
Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)
Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 Grow PA Grant is open through January 7, 2027 for eligible Pennsylvania students in approved in-demand associate and bachelor’s programs, including nursing and allied health. Awards are made first come, first served and can reach $5,000 per academic year.
Required next actionApply as soon as possible rather than waiting for January 7. Confirm Pennsylvania residency, FAFSA completion, participating institution, eligible associate or bachelor’s program and approved CIP code; complete the 2026-27 Grow PA application and required Master Promissory Note; upload the complete package through PHEAA Account Access. Healthcare employers and schools should proactively refer eligible nursing and allied-health students to the program as a workforce recruitment and retention resource.
Active — 2026-27 application open through October 15, 2026; MHEC does not state a closing clock time on the current program page
Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 27, 2026
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
Maryland's 2026-27 Workforce Shortage Student Assistance Grant is open through October 15, 2026 for eligible Maryland students in shortage fields including nursing, behavioral health, social work, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000 annually depending on institution and enrollment status.
Required next actionConfirm Maryland residency, enrollment at an eligible two-year or four-year Maryland college or university, degree-seeking status in an eligible shortage-field major, and the applicable post-graduation service obligation. Complete the MHEC One App through MDCAPS and submit any major-specific documentation by October 15, 2026. Filing the FAFSA is not required for basic eligibility, but MHEC uses financial need within GPA groupings when ordering awards, so applicants seeking need-based priority should ensure the FAFSA is on file.
Active — public application opened September 21, 2026; applications due November 13, 2026. UW does not state an exact closing time or time zone.
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified October 1, 2026
University of Wyoming
University of Wyoming Rural Health Institute will cover the full cost of UC San Diego Pathway 2 lactation education plus the IBLCE certification exam for two Wyoming residents per year for three years. Summit attendees have early application access; the public application opens September 21, 2026, and all applications are due November 13, 2026.
Required next actionReview the live public application and UC San Diego Pathway 2 admission prerequisites, confirm Wyoming residency and applicant eligibility, document any required supporting materials, and submit by November 13, 2026. Reverify the official page before submission because UW does not publish an exact closing time or time zone.
Open — rolling until January 2, 2027 at 5:00 PM Mountain Time or until funds are depleted
Atlas Opportunity Score 68/100
85 days leftVerified October 6, 2026
Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 4
NNLM Region 4 is accepting rolling applications from eligible individuals affiliated with Region 4 member institutions, including Colorado organizations, for professional-development awards of up to $2,500. Applications remain open until January 2, 2027 at 5:00 PM MT or until funds are depleted.
Required next actionEligible individuals affiliated with an NNLM Region 4 member institution should confirm membership, select a qualifying professional-development activity, prepare the NNLM application template and budget, and submit to reg4_funding@lists.utah.edu before funds are depleted and no later than January 2, 2027 at 5:00 PM MT.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027.
Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 28, 2026
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California HCAI scholarship of up to $4,000 for eligible vocational nursing students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.
Required next actionThe 2026 application window closed October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Do not submit a late application for this cycle. HCAI advises checking its program page for next-cycle information in September 2027; review the new grant guide, applicant eligibility, qualifying worksite, and service obligation when released.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027.
Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 28, 2026
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California HCAI scholarship of up to $10,000 for eligible BSN students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.
Required next actionThe 2026 application window closed October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Do not submit a late application for this cycle. HCAI advises checking its program page for next-cycle information in September 2027; review the new grant guide, applicant eligibility, qualifying worksite, and service obligation when released.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027.
Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 29, 2026
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California HCAI scholarship of up to $8,000 for eligible ADN students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.
Required next actionThe 2026-27 HCAI Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program application period closed October 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Do not submit a late application for that cycle. HCAI advises prospective applicants to check its official ADNSP program page for the next application cycle in September 2027 and review eligibility, the Grant Guide, and service-obligation requirements when new instructions are published.
Closed — the 2026 HCAI Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program application cycle ended October 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. HCAI directs applicants to check for next-cycle information in September 2027.
Atlas Opportunity Score 35/100
Verified September 29, 2026
California Department of Health Care Access and Information
California HCAI scholarship of up to $8,000 for eligible LVN-to-ADN bridge students who commit to a one-year direct-patient-care service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying California facility.
Required next actionThe 2026-27 HCAI LVN-to-ADN Scholarship application cycle closed October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Do not submit a late application for this cycle. Check the official HCAI program page for the next cycle, with information expected in September 2027; review future eligibility and Grant Guide requirements when announced.
