High Need Healthcare Career Scholarship (HNHCSP)

The HNHCSP program supports District residents in certain high-need professional training programs and to address the workforce shortage of healthcare professionals in the District. Programs will apply to DC Health for scholarship funding for their students. Benefits of Becoming a HNHCSP Training Program: Expand your reach: Attract driven individuals interested in healthcare to your training program. Financial support: Receive 100% tuition and other identified supplemental funds to support the HNHCSP student participants with their education, specifically in their training, and examination costs. Strengthen community ties: Contribute to the healthcare workforce in the District of Columbia and address critical shortages. HNHCSP Training Program Provider Responsibilities: Educate and train: Provide comprehensive education and training in one or more high-need healthcare careers. Assist with preparation: Support participants with exam preparation and licensure, registration, or certification processes. Reporting: Submit required reports and information to the Department of Health. HNHCSP Trainee/ Student Responsibilities: Serve a minimum of two (2) years as a healthcare worker in a high-need healthcare career in the District of Columbia upon completion of their education and obtaining necessary licensure, registration, or certification. Provide full-time services (40 hours/week) consistent with their credential requirements throughout their service obligation period. Submit a notarized contract for training program participation

DC Health supports District residents in certain high-need professional training programs and addresses the workforce shortage of healthcare professionals in the District.