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Academic Achievement Scholarship (Acupuncture/Massage)

Award Amount: up to $1,500 (One-time payment in the term awarded)
This scholarship honors acupuncture and massage students who have demonstrated scholastic achievements in their previous and/or current education.
Application Requirements: Students must complete an online application and submit a 1-page essay describing their academic achievement. 

Eligibility:

• Must be enrolled in an acupuncture (MSAc, MSAcCHM, DAc, DAcCHM) or massage (AOS, AAS, CMT) program at the Chicago, New York, or San Diego campus.
• Be a new, readmitted or continuing student (non-matriculating students are ineligible).
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 course per term to maintain eligibility.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
• Must maintain active student status.
• Students may apply for one scholarship category per term.

Limitations/Restrictions:

• The Financial Aid Office will adjust funding for all scholarship recipients accordingly.
• Financial need will be considered when selecting between equally meritorious candidates. Priority is given to students who have not previously received a scholarship.
• This scholarship may not be used in addition to another institutional offer (such as a discount, grant, or scholarship). Students who meet eligibility requirements for multiple institutional offers will receive the most beneficial program as determined by PCHS.
• Restricted to tuition only and cannot exceed the total tuition billed for the awarded term.
• Awards are limited based on the availability of funds. PCHS reserves the right to change offerings at any time.
• Applications submitted after the upcoming term deadline will be considered for the following term.
  
  Deadline: April 11

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholarship (Acupuncture/Massage)

Award Amount: up to $1,500 (One-time payment in the term awarded)
This scholarship honors acupuncture and massage students who have demonstrated contributions to diversity, equality, inclusion initiatives, in the area(s) of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), racial or ethnic diversity, sexual orientation or gender identity, disability, veteran status, and/or other areas underrepresented or otherwise important to diversity, equality, and inclusion.
Application Requirements: Students must complete an online application and submit a one-page essay. The essay should describe either your previous contributions to advancing EDI or how you plan to use your acupuncture or massage education to make a meaningful impact on EDI in the future.

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled in an acupuncture (MSAc, MSAcCHM, DAc, DAcCHM) or massage (AOS, AAS, CMT) program at the Chicago, New York, or San Diego campus.
• Be a new, readmitted or continuing student (non-matriculating students are ineligible).
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 course per term to maintain eligibility.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
• Must maintain active student status.
• Students may apply for one scholarship category per term.

Limitations/Restrictions

• The Financial Aid Office will adjust funding for all scholarship recipients accordingly.
• Financial need will be considered when selecting between equally meritorious candidates. Priority is given to students who have not previously received a scholarship.
• This scholarship may not be used in addition to another institutional offer (such as a discount, grant, or scholarship). Students who meet eligibility requirements for multiple institutional offers will receive the most beneficial program as determined by PCHS.
• Restricted to tuition only and cannot exceed the total tuition billed for the awarded term.
• Awards are limited based on the availability of funds. PCHS reserves the right to change offerings at any time.
• Applications submitted after the upcoming term deadline will be considered for the following term.
  
  Deadline: April 11

Service Scholarship (Acupuncture/Massage)

Award Amount: up to $1,500 (One-time payment in the term awarded)
This scholarship honors acupuncture and massage applicants who have demonstrated service through community service efforts or leadership roles.
Application Requirements: Students must complete an online application and submit a one-page essay. The essay should describe either your previous contributions to service and community support or how you plan to use your acupuncture or massage education to make a meaningful impact through service in the future.

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled in an acupuncture (MSAc, MSAcCHM, DAc, DAcCHM) or massage (AOS, AAS, CMT) program at the Chicago, New York, or San Diego campus.
• Be a new, readmitted or continuing student (non-matriculating students are ineligible).
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 1 course per term to maintain eligibility.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
• Must maintain active student status.
• Students may apply for one scholarship category per term.

Limitations/ Restrictions

• The Financial Aid Office will adjust funding for all scholarship recipients accordingly.
• Financial need will be considered when selecting between equally meritorious candidates. Priority is given to students who have not previously received a scholarship.
• This scholarship may not be used in addition to another institutional offer (such as a discount, grant, or scholarship). Students who meet eligibility requirements for multiple institutional offers will receive the most beneficial program as determined by PCHS.
• Restricted to tuition only and cannot exceed the total tuition billed for the awarded term.
• Awards are limited based on the availability of funds. PCHS reserves the right to change offerings at any time.
• Applications submitted after the upcoming term deadline will be considered for the following term.
  
  Deadline: April 11

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The Nancy Etz Scholarship

To support and encourage students pursuing higher education, Nancy Etz awards this annual scholarship to those currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students in the U.S. The Nancy Etz Academic Scholarship was created to recognize an outstanding student and provide them the resources needed to advance in their disciplines and eventually pursue their dream careers.

Panda Cares Scholars Program

Award Amount: $15,500
The Panda Cares Scholars Program is a selective scholarship program that advances higher education for community-minded and intellectually gifted students. The Panda Cares Scholars Program will award a three-year renewable scholarship for up to $15,500 (up to $3,500 sophomore year, up to $5,000 junior year and $7,000 senior year) to highly capable future leaders for America who demonstrate academic achievement, strong leadership skills and a commitment to community service. For currently enrolled freshmen about to become sophomores.

[email protected]
Deadline: July

Panda Cares First-Year Scholars Program

Award Amount: $20,000
The Panda Cares First-Year Scholars Program is a one-time postsecondary scholarship and college success program for graduating high school seniors entering their first year of college. Must have a completed FAFSA, qualify for Federal Pell Grant and must demonstrate unmet need.

[email protected]
Deadline: July

American Board of Oriental Reproductive Medicine (ABORM) Annual Scholarship

Award Amount: $1,000
The purpose of the ABORM Annual Scholarship is to foster new scholarly inquiry in the field of Oriental Reproductive Medicine & Infertility for publication in the Journal of Chinese Medicine. The ABORM Annual Scholarship amount is $1000.00, with the scholarship to be paid in full upon successful submission and acceptance for publication of an article in the Journal of Chinese Medicine (JCM).

Deadline: March

Dr. Jeff Forman Memorial Scholarship

Award Amount: $5,000
It was with great sadness that CAMTC announced the passing of Board member Dr. Jeff Forman in February 2025. Dr. Forman was appointed to the Board in 2014 and was later elected Vice Chair and then Chair of CAMTC. Dr. Forman brought decades of experience and energy to the Board, and his unique perspective will always be missed. The California Massage Therapy Council has chosen to honor Dr. Jeff Forman’s career in massage and service on the Board with a scholarship to a promising student in the field of massage.

Deadline: May

American Massage Therapy Associate (AMTA) Scholarship

AMTA puts out several scholarships throughout the year for students in massage program. The application is very simple.

Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund

Award Amount: $2,000
The Jeannette Rankin Scholarship is a great opportunity for low-income women over 35 who are returning to school to pursue various career paths. This scholarship allows these women to pursue their associate or first bachelor’s degree or attend a technical or vocational school. So it’s perfect for women who are interested in scholarships for massage therapy.

Deadline: March

Nurse Advancer Grant

Award Amount: Eligible students may receive savings on tuition of $1250 per term (up to $10,000).

The Nurse Advancer Grant was created to support nurses enrolled in the RN to BSN Option at 91ÉäÇø of Health and Science.

Eligibility

• Be enrolled in the RN to BSN Option.
• Be a new, readmitted or continuing student (non-matriculating students are ineligible).
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 courses per term to maintain eligibility.
• Must maintain good academic standing.

Limitations/ Restrictions

• This grant may not be used in addition to another institutional offer (such as a discount, grant or scholarship).
• Grant is restricted to tuition only.
• Grants are limited based on availability of funds. PCHS reserves the right to change offerings at any time.
• Grants will be offered to new and existing eligible students beginning with the session starting May 2025.

Holistic Nurse Grant

Award Amount: Eligible students may receive savings on tuition of $715 per term (up to $5,000).

The Holistic Nurse Grant is offered to students working in integrative health environments and those looking to pursue careers in holistic healthcare.

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled in the MSN program.
• Be a new, readmitted or continuing student (non-matriculating students are ineligible).
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 2 courses per term to maintain eligibility.
• Must maintain good academic standing.

Limitations/ Restrictions

• This grant may not be used in addition to another institutional offer (such as a discount, grant or scholarship).
• Grant is restricted to tuition only.
• Grants are limited based on availability of funds. PCHS reserves the right to change offerings at any time.
• Grants will be offered to new and existing eligible students beginning with the session starting May 2025.

Carla Mariano Scholarship for the Advancement of Holistic Nursing

Award Amount: up to $10,000

This scholarship was created to honor Dr. Carla Mariano, EdD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAIM, the founding Dean of Nursing at PCHS, who helped craft the nursing programs’ curricula and remains a beloved member of the PCHS community. This scholarship provide $1,250 per term of your enrollment, up to $10,000. This award is applied toward your nursing program tuition in recognition of your academic, professional, and personal accomplishments. To receive this scholarship, you must register for Spring (May 2025) courses in the PCHS Prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Prelicensure BS in Nursing program

AACN Nursing Scholarship Fund

Several scholarships directly through the American Association of Colleges of Nursing itself ranging from $250 to $5000, and a great resource listing dozens of scholarship opportunities for students of many demographics and life situations, undergraduate and graduate.

Charlotte McGuire Scholarship Program

Must be a current member of American Holistic Nurses’ Association (AHNA) enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program related to holistic nursing.

[email protected]
Phone: (800) 278-2462, ext. 10
Deadline: January to March

ExceptionalNurse.com

Award Amount: $250 to $500, depending on the scholarship
For those interested in scholarships for nurses oriented toward those with qualifying disabilities, various undergraduate and graduate scholarships for full-time nursing students with a documented disability are available.

[email protected]
Phone: (561) 627-9872; TTY (561) 776-9442
Deadline: June

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarship

Available to nursing or pre-nursing students from underrepresented populations. The Foundation of the National Student Nurses’ Association also offers many other general and regional nursing scholarships.

Deadline: January 13

Indian Health Service: Health Professions Scholarship Program

Open to full- and part-time American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking an undergraduate or graduate education in the health care field; priority is given to graduate students and junior- and senior-level undergrad students. Must be a member of a federally recognized tribe and agree to serve one year in an IHS facility or other program serving Indian people for each year of financial support. Pre-nursing scholarships are also available.

Deadline: February 28

National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners: McNeil Rural Scholarship

Amount: $10,000 to $20,000
Available to RNs accepted into a master’s or post-master’s pediatric nurse practitioner program. Must have at least one year of previous work experience in pediatrics, be a member of NAPNAP and agree to practice in an underserved rural setting after completion of studies. Several other NAPNAP scholarships are also available.

[email protected]
Phone: (856) 857-9700
Deadline: June

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