Posted on March 26, 2024 View the blog

The Provident Scholarship is seeking its third group of scholars for the class of 24/25

We are proud to announce the launch of the third year of the Provident Scholarship Fund. This fund builds on Provident Hospital’s rich history, dating back to founder Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, to uplift and support diversity in healthcare. The Fund was established through a partnership between Cook County Health, the Cook County Health Foundation and Cook County Offices under the President. The Fund will award up to one million dollars and 60 scholarships this year to students seeking careers in health care.

The Provident Scholarship Fund builds on Provident Hospital’s rich history, dating back to founder Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, to uplift and support diversity in health care. Scholarships will support awardees who are from, and dedicated to serving, underrepresented communities in Cook County. View the flyer with details.

The Provident Scholarship Programs

The Provident Scholarship Program is committed to supporting our scholarship awardees through their respective programs. If you are a returning scholar, please follow this link to apply.

There are two types of scholarships that will be awarded this summer.

The Health Professionals Program will provide one-time scholarships of $20,000 to students enrolled in medical or dental school to attain MD, DO. DDS or DMD degrees. These scholarships are supported by a grant from Cook County as part of its equity initiative Project Rainbow. Potentials applicants may apply now on the link below.

The Allied Health and Undergraduate Program will provide one-time scholarships of $10,000 to students committed to serving in underrepresented communities in Cook County. The scholarships are funded by Cook County Health Foundation. Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program that results in a degree, certification or license in respiratory therapy, radiology technology, nursing (LPN or RN) or dental programs (dental assistant or dental hygienist). To learn more and apply:

Building the Healthcare Team of the Future

The Foundation is committed to sustaining the Provident Scholarship Fund for Allied Health for years to come. Please invest in students and our communities. Together we can create the future healthcare team driven by a commitment to equity and excellence.