Healthcare Workers for Our Future Scholarship Opportunity

(May 14, 2024) Governor Hochul recently announced the Healthcare Workers for Our Future Scholarship opportunity. The program provides a two-year, full-ride scholarship to up to 500 selected recipients and covers tuition, room and board, and other related expenses at an approved NYS public or private college or university in a variety of areas of study, including a bachelor's or associate degree to become a registered nurse or respiratory therapist.

The scholarships will be awarded to approximately 500 students randomly selected through a lottery drawing. To enter the Healthcare Workers for Our Future Scholarship drawing, participants can complete an online entry form. Recipients of the scholarship must agree to work in an underserved area in NYS for two years upon graduation.

Contact: Diane Darbyshire, ddarbyshire@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8828