Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP)

Application Cycle: OPEN

The 2026-27 application cycle opened on September 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Applications must be submitted by 3:00 p.m., October 2, 2026. Review the 2026-27 Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP) Grant Guide for program guidance and requirements.

Scholarship Programs Technical Assistance Call (TAC)

HCAI is offering a Technical Assistance Call (TAC) on September 17, 2026, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the scholarship programs that will provide applicants with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the application process and program eligibility requirements.

This TAC session will cover the following programs:​

  • Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP)
  • Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program (BSNSP)​
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADNSP)​
  • Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program (VNSP)​

The Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (ADNSP) increases the number of appropriately trained nurses providing direct  patient care in a qualified facility in California.

Application Dates

  • Open September 1, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.
  • Close October 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Resources

Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Reports

Contact Us

Email:  ADNSP@hcai.ca.gov

Phone: (916) 326-3700

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