Featured Partner Scholarships: February/March 2023
Some of our biggest name, biggest dollar partner scholarships are now open – don’t miss out! The CME Group Foundation offers up to $60,000 over three years to finance students; The United Health Foundation helps nearly 500 medical professionals improve their skills and credentials; Founded by President and Mrs. Obama and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, the Voyager Scholarship provides once-in-a-lifetime scholarship and mentorship opportunities to rising youth interested in careers in public service.
Learn more about these incredible opportunities below and visit our Browse Scholarships page to see everything you can apply for right now!
CME Group Foundation Scholars Program
The CME Group Foundation strives to empower future generations through education, equipping today’s students to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Their specific focus is on preparing students from low-income and historically underserved communities for careers in financial services, and they work with a prestigious group of partner schools that offer evidence-based support programs to this group of students in finance-related fields. in the service and technology industries.
Currently, 35 CME Group Foundation scholars are pursuing their college dreams thanks to support from this program. Among them is Emmanuella Nwokenkwo, a senior at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, who says, “What excites me most about my major is the dynamism of finance. I am able to learn financial markets, risk management, portfolio management and business finance. This helps me develop a strong in-depth understanding of the financial world.
Eligible students can now apply for a renewable scholarship of up to $20,000 to be used toward a degree in finance, computer science, mathematics, cybersecurity, data science, financial engineering, accounting, information technology, or statistics at one of eleven CME Group Foundation partner schools (located in Illinois and New Jersey).
CME Group Foundation Fellows must be Black and/or Latino and be current or rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors who plan to enroll full-time at one of the named partner schools for the entire upcoming academic year. Students enrolled in a 4 + 1 MS program are eligible. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent).
In addition to receiving a scholarship, CME Group Foundation Scholars will earn an expenses-paid trip to attend CME Group’s one-day market education program in August 2023 in Chicago.
You can apply until April 4. Apply now >
United Health Foundation’s Diversity in Health Care Scholarship
The Healthcare Diversity Scholarship supports underrepresented healthcare professionals in obtaining qualified certifications or degrees for clinical careers in medicine, nursing, midwifery, mental health and other disciplines.
This program is open to current or former healthcare professionals and provides 475 awards of up to $3,200 to students from historically underrepresented populations who wish to develop their clinical skills.
We are looking to apply for clinical specialists including, for example:
- A nurse who wants to become certified in Psychiatric-Mental Health
- Doula seeking nursing degree or certified nurse midwife
- A social worker is seeking a master’s degree in social work
- From CNA to LPN
- Dental assistant to dental hygienist
- Other advanced clinical pathways
(Note: Physicians seeking additional certifications or degrees are not eligible.)
You must currently have an active license/certification to practice in a clinical health care career and plan to enroll full-time or part-time in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, vocational-technical or higher education institution. , from autumn 2023.
The American Health Foundation’s Diversity Health Scholarship is specifically open to students from historically underrepresented communities, including those who are Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.
“I want to help people who feel underrepresented in the medical field,” said 2022 fellow Tuyet Nhu Truong, BSN, RN, who is currently pursuing a doctorate in nursing as a certified nurse midwife. “I’m excited to be an advocate. That’s always been my beginning and end goal. I can’t wait to sit down with patients and help them advocate for themselves to get the care they want.
Applications are open until March 24. Apply now >
Voyager Scholarship
The Obama-Chesky Fellowship for Public Service
In an increasingly globalized world, networking is more important than ever. To empower young people of all backgrounds and perspectives to expand their horizons, meet new people, and build the networks they need to make a difference, President and Mrs. Obama and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky continue to award the Voyager Public Service Scholarship. . The first cohort of 100 travelers was selected in 2022 and applications for 2023 are open until March 22.
The Voyager Scholarship helps reduce college debt so students can afford careers in public service by providing up to $25,000 a year in “last dollar” financial aid for students’ junior and senior years during the two-year program. .
In addition to financial support, Voyagers also experience horizon-expanding travel. During the summer between their junior and senior years, the program allows students to plan their own summer trip to gain exposure to new communities and gain work experience in their chosen field, all supported by a $10,000 stipend and free housing in Airbnb listings.
Travelers are also invited to the annual summit. At the fall 2023 summit, they will meet with President Obama, Brian Chesky and other values-based leaders to explore a wide range of entrepreneurial approaches to the public good. Throughout the program, they will participate in an ongoing speaker series and fireside chats to learn and network with leaders from a wide range of sectors.
Finally, the benefits continue after graduation: Voyagers connect with the Obama Foundation’s alumni network, giving them the opportunity to connect and learn with alumni from around the world and participate in ongoing programming. And Airbnb gives Voyagers annual travel credits for ten years so they can continue to benefit from travel and new experiences to create change.
The two-year scholarship is open to students entering their junior year of college in the United States. You must demonstrate financial need, have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), and be a US citizen, permanent resident, or DACA recipient. Ideal candidates are high-potential students from diverse backgrounds across the country who want to serve their communities but may not have the same opportunities as others.
Applicants should share a curiosity about the world around them and a desire to learn about new places and experiences. They should have a demonstrated interest in community building, a passion for helping others, and a broad understanding of what is possible through public service.
Applications are open until March 22. Apply now >
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