Your future in healthcare deserves funding. This is your moment.
Cook County Health and partners are opening doors with the Provident Scholarship Fund 2026. Built on the legacy of Daniel Hale Williams, this program invests in students who want to serve and strengthen underrepresented communities across Cook County.
Applications open April 18. Deadline May 18. Miss it and you wait a full year.
Here is what is on the table:
• $20,000 Health Professionals Scholarship
For medical, clinical, and behavioral health graduate students
• $10,000 Allied Health Scholarship
For nursing, behavioral health, and certification programs
This is more than money. It removes pressure so you stay focused on training, skills, and impact. Past recipients credit this support for staying on track and advancing their careers.
If you plan to work in healthcare and serve your community, this fund was built for you.
Next steps:
• Mark your calendar
• Prepare your application early
• Submit before the deadline
Step forward. Fund your path. Serve where it matters most.