Crossing the Finish Line Scholarship Application
Your Final Hurdle, Our Community’s Future
CareerSource NEFL is committed to strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of Northeast Florida. The Crossing the Finish Line scholarship identifies high-performing students who are ready to enter the workforce. By supporting you in your final semester, we ensure that local talent stays local—filling critical vacancies in our regional hospitals and clinics with qualified, homegrown professionals.
Awards will be based on a rubric scoring of each application and the availability of scholarship funds.
Application deadline is September 30, 2026
We know you’ve done the hard work—the late-night studying, the clinical rotations, and the exams. This grant is designed to reduce final financial barriers like licensing fees and graduation costs so you can focus 100% on becoming a healthcare professional.
Eligibility Criteria
- Enrollment: Currently enrolled in a recognized medical training program in Northeast Florida and beginning the final semester.
- Academic Excellence: Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Narrative: Provide a short personal narrative regarding your journey and goals.
- Documentation: Provide all required forms and proof of residency.
- Employ Florida Registration: Complete registration at employflorida.com
Awards will be based on a rubric scoring of each application and the availability of scholarship funds. Please note that if you are currently receiving Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding, you are not eligible for this scholarship.
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About CareerSource Northeast Florida
CareerSource NEFL is the publicly funded workforce development organization for Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Our mission is to connect workers to careers and businesses to the talent they need to thrive.
By forging partnerships with local communities, education leaders, and employers, CareerSource NEFL builds a world-class talent pipeline. We focus on high-demand industries—specifically healthcare—to promote individual economic self-sufficiency and meet the evolving labor market demands of Florida’s economy.