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Provident Scholarship Fund - Health Professionals Program is sponsored by Cook County Health Foundation. Supports healthcare workforce diversity and equity by funding students pursuing careers in healthcare.
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Provident Scholarship Fund | Cook County Health Provident Scholarship Fund Provident Scholarship Fund The Provident Scholarship Fund builds on Provident Hospital’s rich history, dating back to founder Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, to uplift and support diversity in healthcare.
The Fund was established through a partnership between Cook County Health, the Cook County Health Foundation and Cook County Offices under the President and its Project Rainbow initiative designed to address education barriers. Scholarships will support awardees who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County.
The goal of this scholarship program is to provide opportunities to students coming from communities that historically have faced greater challenges, including access to education, economic opportunities, transportation, food or medical care. The Provident Scholarship application closes on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Click here to view full flyer.
Learn more about the Provident Scholarship Fund with these Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Founder, Provident Hospital of Cook County The Provident Scholarship Fund has two scholarship opportunities: The Health Professionals Scholarship provides scholarships to medical students and students in graduate-level clinical and behavioral health academic programs.
The Health Professionals Scholarship will support awardees who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. Students are eligible for an award of up to $20,000.
Qualifying Academic Programs Medical students and students in graduate-level clinical academic programs, including but not limited to: The Allied Health Scholarship provides awards to individuals pursuing allied health careers such as: nursing, behavioral health, and students in select qualified certification programs.
The Allied Health Scholarship will support awardees who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. Students are eligible for an award of up to $10,000. Qualifying Academic Programs Various health care academic programs at an accredited academic institution resulting in an industry-recognized certification, license, or undergraduate degree.
The program’s tuition must be equal to or greater than award, including but not limited to: Health Professionals Scholarship Allied Health Scholarship Qualifying Academic Programs Students in graduate-level clinical academic programs.
Include but not limited to: • Behavorial Health (Master’s level Social Work, Master’s level Psychology, and PsyD/Phd level Psychology) Various academic health care programs at an accredited institution resulting in an industry-recognized certification, license, or undergraduate degree. The program’s tuition must be equal to or greater than award.
Includes but is not limited to: • Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) • Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) • Must be a permanent resident of Cook County (home address must be in Cook County, cannot use school housing address as proof of residency) • U.S. citizen/Permanent Resident • Current student or enrolled in a qualifying academic program at an accredited academic institution • Financial need demonstrated through FAFSA; with a Student Aid Index (SAI) cannot exceed o • GPA of 2.
7 or greater OR in good academic standing where GPA is not applicable Opens: Thursday, March 12, 2026; Closes: Sunday, April 19, 2026 Required documents for application include: • I-9 Document(s) for proof of citizenship/residency status • State ID/Driver’s License for proof of Cook County Residency • Current academic registration or acceptance letter into one of qualifying academic programs at an accredited academic institution • Current FAFSA Submission Summary with Student Aid Index (SAI) • Two letters of recommendation for new applicants (one from a school administrator, dean, department chair or faculty member, and another from community) • One letter of recommendation for returning applicants Health Professionals Scholarship Qualifying Academic Programs Students in graduate-level clinical academic programs.
Include but not limited to: • Permanent resident of Cook County (home address must be in Cook County, cannot use school housing address as proof of residency) • U.S. citizen/Permanent Resident • Current student or enrolled in a qualifying academic program at an accredited academic institution • Financial need demonstrated through FAFSA; with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of zero or below • GPA of 2.
7 or greater OR in good academic standing where GPA is not applicable Apply using link below.
Required documents for application include: • I-9 Document(s) for proof of citizenship/residency status • State ID/Driver’s License for proof of Cook County Residency • Current academic registration or acceptance letter into one of qualifying academic programs at an accredited academic institution • Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA • Two letters of recommendation (one from a school administrator, dean, department chair or faculty member, and another from community) • Personal Statement (400 min-800 max) responding to ALL required prompts below: 1.
Your personal and professional motivation 3. Your understanding of and commitment to serve in medically underserved communities 4.
Current efforts or future plans to eliminate inequities in health education or healthcare Provident Scholarship Fund The Allied Health & Undergraduate Scholarship Qualifying Academic Programs Various academic health care programs at an accredited institution resulting in an industry-recognized certification, license, or undergraduate degree. The program’s tuition must be equal to or greater than award.
Includes but is not limited to: • Permanent resident of Cook County (home address must be in Cook County, cannot use school housing address as proof of residency) • U.S. citizen/Permanent Resident • Current student or enrolled in a qualifying academic program at an accredited academic institution • Financial need demonstrated through FAFSA; with a Student Aid Index (SAI) of zero or below • GPA of 2.
7 or greater OR in good academic standing where GPA is not applicable Apply using link below.
Required documents for application include: • I-9 Document(s) for proof of citizenship/residency status • State ID/Driver’s License for proof of Cook County Residency • Current academic registration or acceptance letter into one of qualifying academic programs at an accredited academic institution • Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA • Two letters of recommendation (one from a school administrator, dean, department chair or faculty member, and another from community) • Personal Statement (400 min-800 max) responding to ALL required prompts below: 1.
Your personal and professional motivation 3. Your understanding of and commitment to serve in medically underserved communities 4. Current efforts or future plans to eliminate inequities in health education or healthcare Provident Scholarship Fund Provident Scholarship Fund Español العربية Polski 简体中文 English Provident Hospital's HVAC system has been impacted by the extreme heat.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students pursuing healthcare careers, with a focus on diversity and equity. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 18, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Provident Scholarship Fund - Health Professionals Program is funded by Cook County Health Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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