A culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, innovation and growth among health care professionals can better enable high-quality care for all. There is an opportunity to cultivate a health workforce that reflects our society.
UnitedHealth Group has a long-standing commitment to advancing a more diverse health workforce that is equipped to provide culturally competent care to all patients and help reduce disparities in health conditions, experiences and outcomes. Since 2007, the United Health Foundation has provided more than $25 million in funding to support over 3,300 scholarships for students of color pursuing careers as primary care health professionals.
A $100 million commitment from the United Health Foundation
In 2022, the United Health Foundation made a 10-year, $100 million commitment to deepen and scale our health workforce diversity efforts. Through our new Diversity in Health Care Scholarship program, we are focused on accelerating our progress in advancing health equity.
Our goal: Provide scholarships and support to 10,000 underrepresented current and future health professionals by 2033
Scholarships for Future Clinicians
We’re partnering with national nonprofit organizations to provide multi-year scholarships to underrepresented students seeking degrees that will lead to careers as clinical professionals.
Scholarships for Health Professionals Seeking to Advance their Clinical Credentials
We’re providing support to current underrepresented health professionals to help advance their credentials and training in nursing, mental health, maternal health and other specialties.
Meet Our Scholars
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"Being able to have representation matters, especially in mental health."
- Olubukayo Akinyemi | a registered nurse seeking to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
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"To be able to have this opportunity to create an impact on my community is such an amazing thing."
- John De Villa | a family nurse practitioner seeking a Doctorate of Nursing Practice
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"Having someone who they relate to can soothe their apprehension and help them to open up to be their whole selves."
- Gaea Daniel | a registered nurse with a PhD seeking to become a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
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"I want to help individuals who feel like they are not being represented in the medical field."
- Tuyet Nhu Truong | a registered nurse seeking to become a certified nurse midwife with a Doctorate of Nursing Practice
American Indian
College Fund
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Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholars
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Congressional Black Caucus Foundation
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Congressional Hispanic
Caucus Institute
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Jackie Robinson Foundation
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National Association of Hispanic Nurses
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National Hispanic Health Foundation
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National Medical Fellowships
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United Negro College Fund
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