Scholarships

FHCA awards scholarships once a year to assist long term care employees working in member nursing centers and assisted living facilities with career advancement. Individuals are eligible for one scholarship award per calendar year. FHCA scholarship award recipients may reapply for another scholarship in a new calendar year award cycle; however, priority consideration will be given to new applicants based on funds available. For questions about scholarship opportunities, contact Kristen Knapp of FHCA at kknapp@fhca.org.

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Application Deadline: April 30 (5:00 p.m. EST)

The Bruce Taylor Scholarship supports FHCA member nursing center and assisted living facility staff with furthering their education and pursuing their career goals in nursing. Up to four, $5,000 scholarships may be awarded in a calendar year. This scholarship is supported, in part, by Alliant Health Foundation.

The Career Climb Scholarship supports FHCA member nursing centers and assisted living facility staff with furthering their education and advancing their long term care careers. Up to 10, $2,500 scholarship may be awarded in a calendar year to support FHCA member center employees in the areas of dietary manager certification, long term care administration, therapy, activities, social work degrees or other, non-nursing educational programs. This scholarship is supported, in part, by Alliant Health Foundation.

Rising Long Term Care Leader (AIT) Scholarship

The Rising Long Term Care Leader Scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals completing an Administrator in Training (AIT) program in a Florida Health Care Association member nursing center. Thanks to the support of Florida Community Care, up to 30, $1,500 scholarships may be awarded in a calendar year.