The Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) works to increase and diversify California's healthcare workforce by providing scholarships and loan repayments to health professional students and graduates who provide direct patient care in those communities. LVN to ADN applicants must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited bridge program pursuing licensure as a Registered Nurse. Eligible applicants may receive up to $8,000 in exchange for a 12- month service obligation practicing and providing direct patient care in an underserved community. Applicants must start a training program by September 30, 2023 and be enrolled in a minimum of six semester units, or its equivalent, until program completion. Applicants must not have any other existing service obligations with other entities, including other HCAI programs and commit to providing a 12-month service obligation in an underserved area or qualifying facility upon graduation. They must provide 32 hours or more per week of direct patient care upon graduating. The applicant is responsible for providing all necessary information and ensuring that the information contained in the application is accurate. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Department of Health Care Access and Inform for more information about the award and the required documents.