Healthcare Scholarship Program APPLY HERE

Bread for the City has partnered with Black Women Thriving East of the River to launch a scholarship fund aimed at increasing the number of women from underrepresented communities in health-related careers. Scholarships are available to provide financial assistance for certification, licensure, and educational costs. The program also includes ongoing wrap-around support for those currently enrolled in workforce development or advanced degree programs in any health-related field.

Program Benefits

• Life skills and work readiness workshops
• Career guidance and connections with networks
• Financial assistance can be applied to transportation, childcare, and other non-course related financial burdens (Up to $10,000 determined by level of study and need)
• Additional wrap-around services (food assistance, health services, financial literacy, etc.)

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“This program has been a huge supportive edge to my academic journey. I’m very grateful for this program and, as a single mother on a journey to medical school, it’s important to have a supportive network of people that wants to see good for you, especially in Ward 8.”

– Scholarship Fund Pilot Participant