The Gateway-In Project by LeadingAge California (Scholarship for CNAs and HHAs)

LeadingAge California was awarded over $25 million by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) to implement The Gateway-In Project© which will add 2,700 Certified Nurse Assistants and Home Health Aides to the workforce pipeline through training and job placement.

By providing training, wrap-around support and incentives for career development for those entering or already in the field, the program will make significant headway in turning the tides on the ongoing workforce shortage crisis pervading the health care workforce that supports older adults across the state.

Eligibility Requirement(s):
  • The scholarship is for CNA and HHA students
Application Process:

Pacific Heights Transitional Care - www.phhealthsf.com

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center is a top-tier nursing home facility that prides itself in providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation services. Their goal is to create a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment to help their patients gain independence and return home. The professionals at Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center are committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Benefit(s):
  • Those seeking to become a Certified Nursing Assistant can take advantage of a full scholarship for their training.
Eligibility Requirement(s):
  • Applicants should be at least 18 years old.
  • Completion of a CNA training program and passing the CNA Exam (license pending is acceptable).
  • Availability for a minimum of 16 shifts per month (4 weeks), including 2 weekends, is necessary.
  • Availability on some major holidays, as well as the day before and after the holiday
  • Commitment for employment at Pacific Heights Transitional Care
Application Process:
  • Register online and schedule your appointment with our Admission Counselor by clicking here
  • Select Nurse Assistant or Online Nurse Assistant Program as your program of interest
  • Let your Admission Counselor know that you are applying for the full scholarship offered by Pacific Heights Transitional Care.
  • Complete the Scholarship Form

Suncrest Home Health and Hospice - www.suncrestcare.com

Suncrest Hospice has a goal to change the expectation of hospice care. Suncrest believes in the three core principles:

  1. Recruit and retain the most talented clinical staff in the area.
  2. Maintain a culture of excellence where staff members feel truly valued and part of a supportive team.
  3. Provide exceptional care and service to customers by allocating the resources to increase staff to patient ratios, thereby increasing clinical visits while lowering clinician caseloads
Benefit(s):
  • Full scholarship is available to CNAs who are enrolling in the Home Health Aide Program.
Eligibility Requirement(s):
  • Commitment for PT/FT employment at Suncrest Home Health and Hospice
Application Process:
  1. Register online and schedule your appointment with our Admission Counselor by clicking here
  2. Select Home Health Aide Program as your program of interest
  3. Let your Admission Counselor know that you are applying for the full scholarship at Suncrest

Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program (AHSP) from the Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) - www.funding.hcai.ca.gov

The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities. The Allied Healthcare Scholarship Program (AHSP) was established to increase the number of appropriately trained allied professionals providing direct patient care in a qualified facility or area in California.

Benefit(s):
  • Up to $15,000 is available to eligible students enrolling in the Medical Assisting Program and In-Person Pharmacy Technician Program for training that starts before October 1st
Eligibility Requirement(s):
  • Start training program by October 1, 2022
  • Be enrolled in a minimum of six units, or its equivalent, until program completion
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or greater, until program completion
  • Not have any other existing service obligations with other entities, including other HCAI programs
  • Not be in breach of any other HCAI service obligation
  • Commit to providing a 12-month service obligation in a medically underserved area upon graduating
  • Provide 32 hours or more per week of direct patient care upon graduating
Application Process:
  1. Create an Account at https://funding.hcai.ca.gov/Account/Login/Register
  2. Apply here: https://funding.hcai.ca.gov/

Prospective applicants may submit questions to [email protected]

*Applicable to Medical Assisting w/ Ekg and Venipuncture, Hemodialysis Tech and In-Person Pharma Tech programs


Northern California Nursing Academy (NCNA)

Northern California Nursing Academy offers Tuition Scholarships to eligible students based on need and academic standing.

Benefit(s):
  • Up to $2,000 is available to eligible students enrolling in the Medical Assisting Program, Hemodialysis Technician Program and In-Person Pharmacy Technician Program
Eligibility Requirement(s):
  1. Must be enrolled in the Medical Assisting Program, Hemodialysis Technician Program or In-Person Pharmacy Technician Program
  2. Completion of the Scholarship Application
  3. Demonstrate commitment to working as a healthcare professional
  4. Training must be completed on time
Application Process:
  1. Download Application by clicking here
  2. Complete the Scholarship Application form and submit it to [email protected]

For more information on financing your education, please call us at 650 992-6262 or 650 296-5448 and look for Ms. Ana Becker or email us at [email protected].