NHF offers $25 million in EduCare grants for healthcare students

The National Health Fund (NHF) is inviting eligible healthcare students to apply for its 2026 EduCare Grant, providing $25 million in funding to help cover tuition costs.

Applications for the programme, now in its seventh year, are open until August 12.

Since its launch in 2020, the EduCare Grant has supported more than 200 students pursuing careers across Jamaica’s healthcare sector, helping them complete their studies and enter the workforce.

“As the programme enters its seventh year, the NHF remains committed to assisting students whose financial circumstances could otherwise prevent them from completing their training,” said NHF CEO, Everton Anderson. “We continue to support Jamaica’s healthcare system through initiatives like EduCare, which are aimed at building the country’s future healthcare workforce. We believe strengthening Jamaica’s healthcare system begins with investing in the people who will deliver care across the island.”

The grant is open to Jamaican nationals enrolled full time in accredited healthcare programmes at accredited local tertiary institutions. Applicants must have completed at least two years of study, maintain a passing GPA in line with their institution’s requirements, and demonstrate financial need.

Funding is available for students pursuing medicine, nursing, and pharmacy, as well as other high-demand fields, including dentistry, public health, physiotherapy, radiology, and nutrition.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.nhf.org.jm/educare-grant. Completed applications must be submitted by e-mail to educaregrant@nhf.org.jm by the August 12 deadline.

Additional information is available at www.nhf.org.jm or by calling (876) 906-1106.