Scholarships & Careers
Scholarships:
The Idaho Nursing and Health Professionals Scholarship Fund awards $3,000 annually to an Idaho university student in any health profession, via the Idaho Community Foundation. The Idaho Community Foundation also lists a scholarship for students accepted into or enrolled in a health career field (min. 2.0 GPA), plus one specifically for single mothers pursuing degrees or certifications at Boise State or College of Western Idaho.https://www.idahocf.org/students
Idaho LAUNCH covers up to 80% of tuition and fees (up to $8,000) for in-demand career programs, for eligible recent Idaho high school grads with a 2.7+ GPA. https://boardofed.idaho.gov/education-programs/state-aid-tuition-exchange/
Idaho Traditional Nurses Scholarship (American Legion Auxiliary): For Idaho students pursuing nursing degrees; applicants must be between 17–35 and either veterans themselves or have a veteran parent or grandparent. This scholarship deadline is usually in May each year. Keep a look out! https://bold.org/scholarships/by-state/idaho-scholarships/
American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Nurses Scholarship: For Idaho American Legion Family members returning to nursing school after a break or starting later in life; requires letters of recommendation, transcripts, FAFSA, and a career-goals letter. https://www.nursingexplorer.com/scholarships/states/idaho
Idaho hospitals themselves are worth checking directly. For example, Gritman Medical Center in Moscow administers scholarships for students in its surrounding counties (some open only to graduating high school seniors). Worth reaching out to hospitals in whatever region your users are in.
Careers
Certifications:
Medical Assistant, CNA, EMT, and Phlebotomy Programs: Available through North Idaho College and College of Western Idaho, combining classroom learning with real clinical experience including paid apprenticeship tracks for those already working in a medical setting. These are great jobs to get into the medical field! Especially for students reaching higher education in healthcare!
Career Exploration:
Idaho Hospital's Junior Volunteer Program lets students 14+ support staff across 15+ service areas including oncology, family birth centers, and surgical waiting rooms, with 100 hours over six months and mentorship from physicians, nurses, and technicians. https://www.ladderinternships.com/ladder-internships-blog/healthcare-internships-for-high-school-students-in-idahonbsp
Women Helping Women:
The American Medical Women's Association runs a mentorship program connecting women at every career stage: students, residents, and physicians with mentors, plus a "#SponsorHer" campaign aimed at advancing women's career opportunities in medicine. https://amwa-doc.org/members/physicians/mentorship-sponsorship-coaching/mentorship-sponsorship/