Claude Moore Opportunities, a statewide nonprofit focused on healthcare workforce development, is now accepting applications for scholarships to support Southern Virginia students pursuing healthcare careers through the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). Claude Moore and local partners are funding up to three $2,500 scholarships to support community college students in the region as part of the Virginia Partnership for Health Science Careers, a statewide network of regional healthcare workforce development partnerships organized by Claude Moore, including in Southern Virginia.
“Our experience in healthcare workforce training has shown us that cost can be a real barrier to pursuing the training and credentialing that’s required for a good-paying career in healthcare,” said Dr. Bill Hazel, CEO of Claude Moore Opportunities and former Virginia Secretary of Health. “Beyond the cost of tuition or training programs, there are often costs for transportation, childcare, and books and equipment that may not be covered by traditional financial aid. By providing flexible support during their educational and career journey, we can help more Virginians stay on track and get the training, credentials, and certifications they need to make a good living serving the healthcare needs of their community.”
“The Virginia Community College System is thankful to Claude Moore Opportunities for their investment in our students and for their leadership in helping build a healthcare ecosystem that provides clear pathways from enrollment to employment,” said Dr. David Doré, Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. “These scholarships will provide critical support to students, helping them obtain the training needed to strengthen Virginia’s workforce and improve the quality of healthcare across the state. We are proud to work with a partner so deeply committed to our students and the workforce needs of communities.”
Interested VCCS students can apply for a Southern Virginia regional scholarship by visiting www.cm-opportunities.org. Applications are due by midnight on March 31, 2026. In order to qualify, an individual must be enrolled or enrolling in a healthcare career training program through the Virginia Community College System. Funds can be used for the direct cost of training programs, licensing/certification costs, or for student support such as transportation, equipment, or childcare.
Scholarships in every region of Virginia are being funded and distributed through the regional partnerships that form the Virginia Partnership for Health Science careers, a new statewide initiative from Claude Moore Opportunities to promote regional coordination between education institutions, workforce agencies, and healthcare providers to address Virginia’s healthcare workforce crisis.
