Scholarship Announcement – Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship 2026 (USA)

Scholarship Announcement – Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship 2026 (USA)

 Overview

The Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Program provides financial support to over 10,000 Christian women each year in the southeastern United States. The scholarship helps students with financial need pursue undergraduate education, primarily in health-related fields, such as nursing, medicine, and allied health professions. Participating institutions award need-based scholarships directly to eligible students.

Degree Level

• Undergraduate degrees only (Associate or Bachelor’s)

• Graduate programs are not funded

 Eligible Study Fields

• Nursing

• Medicine / Pre-med pathways

• Allied Health Fields:

  • Public Health

  • Pharmacy

  • Physical Therapy

  • Physician Assistant Studies

  • Occupational Therapy

  • Medical Technology

  • Dental Hygiene

  • Radiologic Technology

• Other majors may be eligible depending on institutional guidelines

 Benefits

• Need-based financial support to reduce tuition and educational expenses

• Over 10,000 scholarships awarded annually

• Support for women pursuing careers in healthcare

• Awards determined by each participating institution

• Available across 200+ colleges and universities

 Eligible Nationalities

• Female U.S. citizens

• Must reside in one of the nine southeastern states:
  Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia

 Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a woman

• Must demonstrate financial need

• Must be a Christian woman

• Must be enrolled at a participating accredited institution

• Must be pursuing undergraduate studies, preferably in a health-related field

Application Procedure

1. Verify participation with your institution’s financial aid office

2. Complete the institutional application for need-based scholarships

   • Financial aid application

   • FAFSA (if required)

   • Verification of Christian faith (varies)

   • Residency documents

3. Submit required documentation:

   • Proof of financial need

   • Enrollment verification

   • Academic transcripts

   • State residency proof

4. Await institutional decision

Deadline: April 1, 2026

Apply through participating institutions:

https://www.scholarshipsads.com/lettie-pate-whitehead-scholarship-next-year-usa