Scholarships for Scholarship
The training required to pursue a health care career can be expensive. In the long-run, it is worth it, but we know a helping hand along the way is often the difference between dreaming about a career and starting one.
Kozet Boyd Memorial Scholarship
Current Student Scholarship
The Scholarship Foundation for Concorde Career College established the Kozet Boyd Memorial Scholarship to assist students who display the same values and determination that Kozet Patric Boyd epitomized as an educator with Concorde's North Hollywood campus. These scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic discipline and strong personal values that align with Concorde's Mission Statement and Core Values.
Boyd was an accomplished Respiratory Therapist with 20 years in the field at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. For 11-years, she trained over a thousand Concorde students to be Respiratory Therapists while exemplifying Concorde’s Mission and Values. She set high-standards and expectations for her students and her class was affectionately known as “RT Boot Camp.”
Award Amount: Varies based upon personal circumstances and references; and the actual amount will be based on a recommendation from the Campus President.
Scholarship Deadline: Rolling, applications reviewed monthly.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Must demonstrate exceptional personal and academic achievements.
- Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
- Must have already applied for admission to Concorde Career Colleges and be in the enrollment process.
- Must begin studies at Concorde Career Colleges within three months prior to award date as a new, first-time student and have been accepted as a student with financing being the only acceptance criteria awaiting approval
Renewal Guidelines
- Any student awarded the Kozet Boyd Memorial Scholarship must maintain a minimum of a 3.00 GPA at Concorde Career Colleges to maintain award eligibility for each term.
Concorde Alumni Scholarship
Tuition Reduction Scholarship for Concorde Alumni Enrolling in a Subsequent Degree Program
Concorde seeks to encourage all graduates to continue their professional education as their careers progress. In order to facilitate this we will offer a scholarship* in the form of a tuition reduction to Concorde graduates who enroll in a new program, with certain restrictions.
Award Amount: 20% for Online Programs & 15% for Certain On-Campus Programs***
Scholarship Deadline: Year-Round
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Be a graduate of a program of study at any Concorde location
- Meet all admissions criteria for the new program of study as defined in the college catalog***
- Must be current on any prior Concorde balances
- Is not in default or delinquent on any federal student loan
For Additional Details, Consult with the Campus Financial Aid Specialist.
*This is a tuition reduction applied to a student's current program of study tuition balance and not to any non -tuition expenses such as past balances, textbooks, uniforms, application fees, health screens, etc.
**The tuition reduction rate is applied to the net calculated tuition after all transfer credits have been factored. See campus catalog for more information.
***The following programs of study are not eligible for this tuition reduction: Surgical Technology, Patient Care Tech, Pharmacy Tech, Physical Therapist Assistant (Garden Grove, San Diego, Dallas, San Antonio), Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Jacksonville, Dallas & Grand Prairie), Cardiovascular Sonography (Jacksonville & Dallas)
Working Student Scholarship (WSS)
Scholarship for Actively Enrolled Concorde Students
The Working Students Scholarship (WSS) is a Concorde Scholarship program to assist students, who worked prior to continuing their education, with meeting the financial obligations while career training at a Concorde school.
If a student qualifies, the scholarship will be applied directly toward the student's tuition expenses. Details about eligibility, process and disbursement may be found in the campus catalog and discussed during the Financial Aid process.
Award Amount: Based Upon Student Need
Scholarship Deadline: Year-Round
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Review Campus Catalog for Details
Dental Program Scholarships
National Dental Hygienists' Association Scholarship
Scholarship for Dental Hygiene Students of African/ African-American Descent
The National Dental Hygienists' Association (NDHA) is the professional organization for licensed dental hygienists committed to providing a professional foundation for African American/African decent dental hygienists and dental hygiene students.
To further its mission the NDHA has established a set of annual scholarships for dental hygiene students.
Award Amount: Depending on Award
Scholarship Deadline: April 15th
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently Enrolled in a Concorde Dental Hygiene program
- Maintain a 2.5 or higher GPA
- Download and complete scholarship application through ADHA website
- African/African –American descent United States citizen. Permanent resident status required (send proof if needed of residency)
***Scholarship selection is through a third-party, Concorde does not guarantee award or eligibility. Application for scholarship does not guarantee enrollment or graduation into Concorde, nor employment and subsequent salary by any party including the ADHA.
Pacific Dental Services Dental Assistant Scholarship
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation is proud to offer the "Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship”. Named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal and her heart for service, the scholarship aims to mold the next generation of passionate, servant-hearted, dental assistant leaders. This scholarship provides need-based financial aid, mentorship and on the job training.
Scholarships are awarded based on application excellence, financial need and a heart for service. Need-based financial aid, covered by the scholarship will be awarded not to exceed $5,000.
To apply for consideration please ask your financial aid office or DA program director for more information.
Award Amount: $5,000
Scholarship Deadline:
Feb 1, 2023- May 1, 2023
- Aug 1, 2023
- Nov 1, 2023
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently Enrolled in a Concorde Assistant Diploma Program with a Concorde campus.
- See application for full eligibility requirements
- For additional consideration, create a short video answering the essay questions, upload to Instagram™ with #pdsfscholarship and tag @pdsfoundation. State full name and school in video.
- Click here to see "how-to apply" video
***Scholarship selection is through a third-party, Concorde does not guarantee award or eligibility. Application for scholarship does not guarantee enrollment or graduation into Concorde, nor employment and subsequent salary by any party including Pacific Dental.
HEARTLAND DENTAL HYGIENE SCHOLARSHIP
The Heartland Dental Scholarship was founded to further its commitment to investing in the future of dental hygienists and are proud to provide scholarship opportunities to Concorde Dental Hygiene Programs.
Award Amount: $2,500
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline has passed, please discuss other funding opportunities with your campus' financial aid specialists.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently Enrolled and Maintaining a Cumulative 3.2 or Higher GPA in a Concorde Associate Degree Dental Hygiene Program at a Concorde campus (not available through California campuses)
- Commit to completing a "job shadow" experience at a Heartland Dental support office during school break (Fall or Winter)
- Submit an Essay
- Complete Scholarship Application^
***Scholarship is not available to students enrolled at California campuses.
^Scholarship application and award is not controlled by Concorde. Concorde does not guarantee submission or award, nor does application or award guarantee graduation, employment or subsequent salary.
Nursing Program Scholarships
Diversity Nursing.com Scholarship
To encourage greater diversity and equity in the nursing profession, DiversityNursing.com is offering its 14th annual $5,000 Education Award. This award is for full-time nursing students in a professional registered nurse program at the baccalaureate or associate degree or working as a RN or LPN.
Award Amount: Up to $5,000
Scholarship Deadline: May 3, 2023
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time or part-time nursing student in a Bachelor's, Associate degree Nursing program in the 2022-2023 academic year
- U.S. Citizen
- Create a one-time Jobseeker Account
National Student Nurses Association Scholarship (NSNA)
Applicant must be enrolled at a state-approved school of nursing. Graduate must be pursuing their first nursing degree. Selection is based upon academic achievement, financial need, and involvement in student nursing organizations and community service related to healthcare.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline has passed, please speak with your Financial Aid Specialist for other opportunities.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time or part-time nursing student in a Bachelor's or Associate Nursing degree program.
- Application required.
Other Healthcare Program Scholarships
National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Scholarship
To help address the national need for respiratory therapy professionals, the NBRC has awarded Concorde a pool of scholarships to be administered to qualified applicants.
Scholarship Deadline: August 1, 2023
Award Amount: Up to $500
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- High School graduate enrolled in a Concorde Respiratory Therapy degree program at one of the following campuses:
- San Bernardino, CA
- Aurora, CO
- Tampa, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Portland, OR
- Dallas, TX
- San Antonio, TX
- Current student GPA must be a 2.0 or greater
- Complete the Kozet Boyd Memorial Application for consideration for this NBRC scholarship after having met in-person with their campus Financial Aid Specialist
*Concorde has a limited pool of funds to be spread among qualified candidates, awards are distributed based upon eligibility and on a fist come first serve basis. Once depleted Concorde does not guarantee award or fund availability. Application does not guarantee award, enrollment, graduation or subsequent employment.
Physical Therapist Assistant Success Scholarship
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be accepted as a Physical Therapist Assistant student into the full-time option scheduled to begin classes by April 24, 2023 at the Kansas City, Missouri campus.
- Score a 20 or better on the Wonderlic entrance assessment (this can be on any attempt tied to the current enrollment).
- Complete the PTA Scholarship Application Form.
- The scholarship is available for first-time enrollments only.
Award Amount: $2,500
Scholarship Deadline: April 24, 2023
Scholarship Award & Distribution:
- Qualified full-time PTA students who’ve met the eligibility requirements will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 off the published tuition charge at the time of enrollment.
- The scholarship amount is applied as a scholarship so long as the student successfully completes and graduates the program.
- This scholarship is non-transferrable or redeemable and is applied toward the cost of tuition so long as the student completes and graduates from the program.
- Withdrawal from the program whether voluntary or involuntary disqualifies scholarship eligibility.
- Scholarship award will be incorporated into student aid package
- Scholarship funds are only used to cover direct costs and may not create a credit balance on the student's account.
ARC/STSA Student Scholarship
The ARC/STSA Scholarship Program is designed to assist AST or ASA student members pursuing their education in CAAHEP-accredited surgical technology or surgical assisting programs. Up to 10 scholarships of $500 will be awarded to students this year.
Scholarship Deadline: Deadline has passed, please contact your campus financial aid office to discuss other aid options.
Award Amount: $500
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently Enrolled and Maintaining a Cumulative 3.0 or Higher GPA
- Submit an essay
- Letter of recommendation from your program director^
^Scholarship application and award is not controlled by Concorde. Concorde does not guarantee submission or award, nor does application or award guarantee graduation, employment or subsequent salary.
Additional Scholarships
BlueCross Power of We Scholarship
The BCBST Diversity Scholarship is now the BlueCross Power of We Scholarship!! Now in its eighth year, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation developed a scholarship program to help address the need for a qualified and more inclusive health care workforce in Tennessee. The scholarships are presented in partnership with us, the Memphis Chapter of the National Association of Health Services Executives.
Award Amount: $10,000
Scholarship Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Undergraduate Minority Student Pursuing College Degree in the State of Tennessee
- Min. 2.5 Cumulative GPA
- Application Including Essay & Brief Biography
- Tennessee Resident
The Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges
The Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges offers $1,000 scholarships for tuition, books or supplies.
The scholarships are awarded three times per year and are open to active or incoming students to an FAPSC institution in Florida. Students enrolled in or planning to attend Concorde Career Institute campuses are FAPSC scholarship eligible.
Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Deadline:
Winter Cycle Open January 1st and Closes March 1st- Spring Cycle Open May 1st and Closes July 1st
- Fall Cycle Open September 1st and Closes November 1st
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Attending or accepted into a FAPSC institution (Concorde Career Institute campuses in Jacksonville, Miramar, Orlando or Florida)
- Application with essay and two-personal recommendations
- Submit via email to: LindaW@fapscfoundation.edu by the relevant deadline
The Scholarships360 No-Essay Scholarship
Available to all high school, current college and transfer students. It is intended to help make paying for college easier.
Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Deadline: TBD
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Highschool graduate, current college student or transfer student
- Signup for Scholarship360
- Active engagement with the Scholarship360 newsletter, emails and maintain Scholarship360 account
Anna M. Davison Scholarship
Applicant must be a graduating senior of New Franklin High School in Missouri who is planning to pursue a nursing degree. Academic excellence and financial need must be demonstrated.
Award Amount: Up to $2,000
Scholarship Deadline: TBD
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- High School senior of New Franklin High School in Missouri
- Students should contact the Guidance Office at New Franklin High School
The Frame My Future Scholarship
Intended to help students with a success-driven vision of their future after graduation from college.
Award Amount: Up to $6,000
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline has passed, please speak with your Financial Aid Specialist for other opportunities.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Full-time college student in the 2022-2023 academic year
- Submit application and creative piece depiction
KF&B Academic Scholarship
To help students pursue a college degree, the members of KF&B members have renewed their commitment with an academic scholarship. The KF&B Academic Scholarship is an annual scholarship for any US high school senior or college student not in their senior year regardless of their program of study. You do not need to be a law or pre-law student.
Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline has passed, please speak with your Financial Aid Specialist for other opportunities.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (not in senior year)
- Submit an Essay
- Complete Scholarship Application
CACESF's Scholarship Contest
Offered to current high school juniors and seniors, enrolled in a California high school and will attend an accredited college within 12-months of graduation.
Award Amount: Up to $2,500
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline has Passed, Please check back for other scholarships.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Current or future California high school graduate admitted into an accredited California college
- Enrolled into either the Concorde San Diego, North Hollywood or Garde Grove campuses
- Non-resident applying under AB 540 and AB131
- Complete Scholarship Application
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
The Vegetarian Resource Group seeks to promote the benefits of vegetarianism and its health, environmental and ethical benefits. The Vegetarian Resource Group scholarship is intended for high school students who promote a vegetarian lifestyle.
Award Amount: Up to $10,000
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline has Passed, Please check back for other scholarships.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- High school students graduating high school in Spring 2022
- Admitted into the college
- Submit application, essay and required materials
California Dreamer's Scholarship
Offered to new and current colleges students from a California high school, to attend an accredited California college.
Award Amount: Varies
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline has Passed, Please check back for other scholarships.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Current or future California high school graduate admitted into an accredited California college (Concorde's North Hollywood, Garden Grove and San Diego campuses are eligible institutions)
- Non-resident applying under AB 540 and AB131
- Complete Scholarship Application
Nancy Etz Academic 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.
Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline Closed... Check back for additional opportunities.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program
- Submit an Essay
- Complete Scholarship Application
Marc Zboch Academic Scholarship
Established to help high school graduates pursue a degree in higher education, Marc Zboch awards this annual scholarship to those currently enrolled as full-time undergraduate or high school senior accepted into a college.
The Marc Zboch Academic Scholarship was created to help students pay for their college tuition as part of Zboch desire to give back.
Award Amount: $1,000
Scholarship Deadline:
Deadline Closed... Check back for additional opportunities.
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or high school senior accepted into a college program
- Submit a 500-word Essay answering the question: "Tell us about a meaningful experience where you were able to help others?"
- Complete Scholarship Application
