The VCHA Community Health Scholarship was created to provide early-career readiness support to future health professionals as they prepare for careers in public health and community healthcare.
For the 2025-2026 academic year, VCHA administered six 2-year, $2,500/year scholarships to Nurse Practitioner students and four 2-year, $2,500/yr scholarships for Behavioral Health Masters students that are planning on entering the clinical field.
2025 scholarships were awarded to students at Virginia Commonwealth University, with the goal of expanding scholarship partnerships to other public universities around the Commonwealth in 2026.
Scholarship applicants must meet the following criteria:
More information about 2026-27 scholarship opportunities will be released in 2026.
Your donation will help prepare students for rewarding careers in public health and community healthcare. Every donation, of any amount, helps these students overcome financial barriers and realize their full potential.
This annual fundraiser brings together healthcare leaders, partners, and supporters for a fun-filled round of golf complete with prizes, raffles, and opportunities to connect on and off the course. All proceeds benefit the VCHA Community Health Scholarship Program.
For questions about our scholarship or if you would like to get involved, please contact info@vcha.org.