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As part of our commitment to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone, the United Health Foundation has funded scholarships for students from diverse backgrounds since 2007.
The United Health Foundation is deepening its efforts to help advance a diverse health care workforce with a 10-year, $100 million commitment. Through the Diversity in Health Care Scholarship program, the United Health Foundation will provide scholarships and support to 10,000 current and future clinicians by 2033.
A $100 million commitment from the United Health Foundation
Since the program launched, the United Health Foundation has provided scholarships to nearly 2,000 health care professionals and students from diverse backgrounds who are...
- Pursuing various fields, such as nursing, medicine, and mental health
- Pursuing full-time or part-time education
- Living in communities across 48 states and the District of Columbia
- Passionate about supporting underserved communities
Scholars are pursuing or advancing careers in a variety of clinical fields including:
Meet our scholars
“I’ve wanted to be a psychologist since I was little, and I’m eager to connect people to mental health support in the neighborhood where I grew up.”
Carissa | Minneapolis, MN
Carissa is a licensed marriage and family therapist seeking a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology.
“As a nurse educator, I’ve seen how important it is for clinicians to reflect the communities they serve and how it can enhance the quality of care provided.”
Michella | Cleveland, OH
Michella is a nurse seeking a Post Master’s Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate.
Learn more about other Diversity in Health Care scholars
Meet Andres – his journey to become a physician is highlighted in the 2023 Sustainability Report
Meet Cailin – her passion for helping older adults is highlighted in the United Health Foundation’s America’s Health Rankings ® 2024 Senior Report
Meet Jessie – she shares why she’s focused her nursing career on maternal and infant health
Diversity in Health Care Scholarship partners
We partner with eight national nonprofit organizations to provide multi-year scholarships to underrepresented students seeking degrees that will lead to careers as clinical professionals:
We also provide scholarships for current health care professionals seeking to advance their clinical credentials in partnership with Scholarship America.
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UnitedHealth Group is committed to addressing health disparities and delivering solutions to enable equitable care to improve access, affordability and health outcomes for all.
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