Assistance for a senior on a fixed income who needed help with a utility bill and other immediate household needs.

Short-term respite assistance for a family caring for a loved one with advanced cancer who required extensive daily care.

Assistance for an individual on oxygen who was facing eviction and struggling to afford medication, food, and other essentials.

Financial assistance for an individual battling brain and lung cancer who needed help with housing-related costs and maintaining a safe living environment.

Temporary housing assistance for an individual undergoing cancer treatment while rebuilding financial stability.

Temporary caregiving and residential support for an individual experiencing serious health challenges and needing assistance with safe care and supervision.

Assistance with funeral-related expenses following the passing of a loved one after a period of dementia-related illness.

Rent assistance for an individual experiencing early-stage dementia who was unable to maintain employment and had limited family support.

Financial assistance after a car accident and back injury left the recipient unable to work during recovery.

Assistance for a hospice patient needing support during a winter storm and power outage while dependent on continuous oxygen.

Funeral assistance for a caregiver who had recently lost a spouse while continuing to care for a disabled child and grandchild.

Assistance with medical bills and transportation-related expenses following hospitalization and falls while the recipient was also caring for a child with special needs.

Temporary shelter assistance for an individual who had lost housing and had no safe place to stay.

Funeral assistance for a family following the unexpected death of a loved one.

Respite support for a family caring for a hospice patient with advanced metastatic cancer whose primary caregiver was experiencing severe caregiver exhaustion.

Assistance with treatment costs for an individual experiencing significant pain and needing chiropractic care.

Temporary household and caregiving support for a senior household caring for a disabled adult family member while recovering from surgery.

Assistance for a family caregiver experiencing financial hardship and needing help maintaining basic household needs while continuing to provide care.

Assistance following a car accident, vehicle damage, and difficulty keeping up with rent and utilities.

Assistance for a hospice patient with serious medical needs who required help with personal care, meals, supervision, and safety.

Short-term household and respite support for a family caregiver whose spouse was homebound while recovering from serious illness.

An active caregiver sought the scholarship to advance her career and build upon the hands-on experience she had already gained caring for others. She described caregiving as more than completing daily tasks—it was about making people feel safe, secure, respected, and genuinely cared for. Becoming a CNA would allow her to strengthen her clinical skills and continue growing in the healthcare field.

This recipient had spent years working as a caregiver and had developed a deep appreciation for serving older adults and individuals who needed daily assistance. She wanted to obtain her CNA certification so she could expand her knowledge, take on greater responsibilities in healthcare, and continue providing compassionate care to vulnerable individuals.

This recipient had been working as a caregiver since 2017 and had experience with different areas of home healthcare. She was working toward CNA certification while also helping financially support her daughter and two grandchildren. At the time, one of her grandchildren had recently returned home after spending nearly three weeks hospitalized with a serious medical condition. The scholarship helped reduce the financial burden of continuing her education while she was helping support her family.

This recipient had extensive experience in patient care and home healthcare, working with patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric populations. She wanted additional education to continue progressing toward her long-term goals in the medical field. CNA training represented another step in building her professional skills and increasing the impact she could make in the lives of patients.

This recipient’s desire to care for seniors was deeply personal. She was raised by her great-aunt, who was already in her 70s when she retired to care for her and lived to age 89. That relationship shaped her love and respect for older adults. She later became a caregiver herself and shared that she would even visit residents while they were hospitalized or in rehabilitation because caring for them meant more to her than simply doing a job. She wanted CNA certification so she could do even more for the seniors she served.

While going through major life changes, including a divorce, this recipient remained focused on building a future through healthcare. She explained that her passion for helping others had become increasingly clear over the years. The scholarship provided support at a transitional point in her life and helped her continue pursuing CNA training rather than allowing her personal circumstances to interrupt her career goals.

This recipient wanted to obtain her CNA license but faced the challenge of paying for training while also caring for her young son. She already had a passion for caregiving but needed financial assistance to take the next step professionally. The scholarship helped remove the cost barrier while giving her an opportunity to pursue a healthcare career and demonstrate to her son the importance of education and perseverance.

This recipient shared that she came from a family of hardworking women and moved to Houston at age 17 with very little, but with a determination to create a better life. After working a variety of jobs, her experiences in healthcare led her toward becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. As a mother, she also wanted her children to see that circumstances such as being a single parent, working part-time, experiencing loss, or facing financial challenges do not have to stop someone from pursuing their goals. The scholarship helped bring CNA certification and a stronger healthcare career within reach.

Tuition assistance for an individual committed to becoming a Certified Nurse Assistant and continuing a career serving patients and families.