CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships

A $10,000 Scholarships Opportunity

The CareFirst College of Health Professions Scholarships are part of a $6.225 million investment aimed at expanding and diversifying Maryland’s healthcare workforce. Through a five-year partnership, Coppin State University will award annual, renewable scholarships of up to $10,000 each to students pursuing degrees in Nursing, Health Sciences, and Health Information Management.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to improving access to high-quality healthcare by making health education more affordable and equitable.

Who Is Eligible?

CHP students must be admitted to their major and meet the GPA requirement. This opportunity is available to U.S. and international students. (Non-degree or certificate-seeking students are excluded). Transfer students from institutions with a CSU articulation agreement are also eligible. Awarding is for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Eligible student groups:

  • Undergraduate Nursing Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Undergraduate Health Sciences Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Undergraduate and Graduate Health Information Management Majors (GPA: 3.0+)
  • Doctoral Nursing Majors BSN to DNP (GPA: 3.25+), Post masters DNP (GPA: 3.0+)

Please note: Students whose tuition is fully covered through grant aid or third-party scholarships are not eligible to receive this award.

Application Timeline

LevelApplication OpensApplication Deadline
UndergraduateApril 1, 2026June 30, 2026
GraduateMay 1, 2026July 15, 2026

Application Access

The online application is available through the Coppin Academic Works scholarship portal. Visit: https://coppin.academicworks.com/.

Log in using your Coppin State University credentials to apply.

Please note that there are four different scholarships. Be sure to select the one relevant to your major.

A mandatory 250–300 word essay is required as part of the application process. 

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Renewal

Recipients must maintain good academic standing to be considered for scholarship renewal and meet all program participation requirements.

Community Service

Participants will obtain a minimum of 20 service hours per semester of the academic year as a part of their participation in the program.

Community Service hours will be through CareFirst and Coppin State University, service is not optional.

Questions

For additional information or questions, please contact:

Scholarship Program Manager

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Deidre Johnson
Director of Scholarship Programs and Stewardship

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Can Help With
Scholarship information
Vincent Fields
Special Assistant to the Dean/Coordinator

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