Senior Care Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a student enrolled in an associate, bachelor's, or graduate-level degree program in the fields of gerontology, long-term care administration, medicine, nursing, or sociology at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Letter of introduction and 500-word essay on selected topic required. Selection based upon the most compelling essay as judge by an outside panel of senior living professionals.

How to Apply

Apply directly through A Place for Mom's official application — an essay is part of the application. Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the April 15, 2027 deadline.

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