Applications now open for nearly $1 million in scholarships for students pursuing healthcare careers

CHICAGO (CBS)--- Nearly $1 million in scholarships will be given to students pursuing health care careers. 

Cook County announced the Provident Foundation Scholarship Fund will support students who are committed to providing health care for underserved communities. 

Applications open Wednesday. Medical and dental students are eligible. 

Medical and dental students, under the Health Professionals program, will receive $20,000 scholarships, and the Allied Health/Undergraduate and high school senior students will receive $10,000 scholarships.  

The deadline to submit an application is Thursday, May 26. You can get more information about the program at https://cookcountyhealth.org/about/careers/provident-scholarship-fund/.