Adair Caregiver Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Affordable HomeCare
Overview
Caregiving is a critical but undervalued profession in Michigan, and the state currently needs more trained CNAs, HHAs, and direct-care professionals than the labor market produces. This scholarship exists to support individuals choosing this work by reducing financial barriers to training and certification. The program is designed to be straightforward and accessible, focusing on the applicant’s commitment to caregiving rather than academic metrics. Support is provided without requiring post-award employment or service commitments, allowing recipients to pursue the care setting that fits them best.
Description: A cash scholarship intended to help entrants into CNA, HHA, and direct-care certification programs in Michigan; emphasis is on accessibility and minimal application complexity.
- Targets new and prospective direct-care professionals enrolling in Michigan training programs.
- Designed to be simple and low-barrier for applicants.
- No post-award employment or service requirement.
Eligibility
Applicants must be currently enrolled in an eligible Michigan training program for CNA, HHA, or direct-care certification. The award removes common barriers: there is no minimum GPA, no age restriction, and no requirement to live in Michigan as long as the training program is in-state. The scholarship is open to career changers and others pursuing certification for the first time. Recipients are not required to accept employment from Affordable Home Care or any specific agency.
Eligibility: Enrollment in a CNA, HHA, or direct-care certification program at an accredited Michigan community college, vocational school, or training institute; no GPA or age minimum; open regardless of state of residence; no employment commitment required.
- Must be enrolled in an accredited Michigan program for direct-care certification.
- No academic or age minimums—career changers encouraged.
- No obligation to work for any particular employer after receiving the award.
Award Details
The scholarship provides a one-time cash award to help cover training-related expenses for entrants into direct-care professions. The selection process is intentionally simple to reduce barriers to entry for applicants. The award does not carry any service obligation, hiring requirement, or other post-award conditions. Recipients may choose to work in home care, hospitals, memory-care facilities, rural clinics, or any other care setting.
Award Value: A single $1,500 award granted to a qualifying applicant; selection is based on a brief application component (one essay) and eligibility criteria, with no subsequent employment or service requirements.
- $1,500 one-time scholarship.
- Selected via a streamlined application process.
- No strings attached—recipient chooses their care setting.
History of the Award
The scholarship was established by the Adair family, founders of Affordable Home Care, to recognize and support the next generation of caregivers entering the field. It reflects the founders’ commitment to strengthening the caregiver workforce in Michigan by removing financial obstacles to certification and training. The award’s simple structure was chosen to prioritize accessibility and respect applicants’ autonomy in choosing their career paths. The program highlights the value of direct-care professions and seeks to make entry into those careers more feasible.
History of the Award: Founded by the Adair family of Affordable Home Care to honor and support new caregivers, emphasizing accessibility and no post-award employment conditions.
- Created by Affordable Home Care founders to support caregivers.
- Emphasizes accessibility, simplicity, and recipient choice.
- Intended to strengthen Michigan’s direct-care workforce.