Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program
🏛 Department of Health Care Access and Information (California)
Can you apply?
This grant is for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) seeking to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing. Applicants must agree to work in an eligible county health facility, state-operated health facility, or health workforce shortage area. The program offers scholarships or loan repayment for those committing to service. This is a California-based program administered by the Department of Health Care Access and Information.
Eligible service locations include designated health facilities and workforce shortage areas. The commitment period and other specific terms are determined by the program director. Geographic preference is given to California health workforce shortage areas.
This grant is for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) seeking to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing. Applicants must agree to work in an eligible county health facility, state-operated health facility, or health workforce shortage area. The program offers scholarships or loan repayment for those committing to service. This is a California-based program administered by the Department of Health Care Access and Information.
Eligible service locations include designated health facilities and workforce shortage areas. The commitment period and other specific terms are determined by the program director. Geographic preference is given to California health workforce shortage areas.
Program description
Persons participating in this program shall be persons who agree to serve in an eligible county health facility, an eligible state-operated health facility, or a health workforce shortage area, as designated by the director of the office. Persons agreeing to serve in eligible county health facilities, eligible state-operated health facilities, or health workforce shortage areas may apply for scholarship or loan repayment.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Details
This grant is for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) seeking to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing. Applicants must agree to work in an eligible county health facility, state-operated health facility, or health workforce shortage area. The program offers scholarships or loan repayment for those committing to service. This is a California-based program administered by the Department of Health Care Access and Information.
Eligible service locations include designated health facilities and workforce shortage areas. The commitment period and other specific terms are determined by the program director. Geographic preference is given to California health workforce shortage areas.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 michael.andrijich@hcai.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-326-3656
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | 6 | — | 0% |
Source: California Grants Portal
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