NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care | National Commission on Correctional Health Care

NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care

The NCCHC Foundation will award scholarships for students and correctional health professionals who have two or less years of experience in the field to attend the NCCHC National Conference on Correctional Health Care, taking place October 26-28 in Las Vegas.  

Completed applications are due no later than midnight on on June 14, 2026. Awardees will be notified by August 1.

Each scholarship includes full conference registration, lodging (up to four nights), and air travel expenses, in addition to a mentoring introduction to a seasoned correctional health care professional.

“The enthusiasm of our scholarship winners is a huge reinforcement on the value of our field and the importance of our work,” says Julie Haugland, NCCHC Foundation Director. “We are so grateful for all of our donors who believe in supporting the future of correctional health care.”

The NCCHC Foundation has awarded more than 280 scholarships since 2020. The Foundation thanks all of our generous donors. Learn more about partnering with the Foundation at www.ncchcfoundation.org

View our National Conference Scholarship Winners Video below.

Spring Conference 2026 Scholars

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