Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts, a leading provider of continuing medical education, has announced that it will award ten $500 scholarships in 2027 to adult learners enrolled in Nurse Practitioner (NP), Physician Assistant (PA), and Registered Nurse (RN) programs at accredited universities in the United States. This marks the second year of the scholarship program and represents a significant expansion from the four scholarships offered in 2026.
The scholarships are designed to help students cover expenses such as tuition, books, and program fees. Applicants must provide insight into their motivation for pursuing advanced education and describe how the scholarship will personally benefit them. The application is open on Bold.org until March 31, 2027, with winners to be announced on April 30, 2027.
The decision to expand the program follows an overwhelming response to the previous cycle. "We offered four scholarships in 2026 and received more than 1,500 applications—an incredible response," said Chuck Dillehay, creator of Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts. "The overwhelming interest made it clear that NPs, PAs, and RNs need greater financial support as they pursue their education. By expanding the program to 10 scholarships, we will ease some of that financial burden and support more healthcare professionals."
The expansion is significant for several reasons. First, it addresses a critical need in the healthcare workforce. Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and registered nurses are essential to meeting the growing demand for healthcare services in the United States. However, the cost of advanced education can be a barrier for many aspiring professionals. By increasing the number of scholarships, Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts is directly helping to reduce that barrier and encourage more individuals to enter and advance in these fields.
Second, the move reflects the organization's commitment to supporting the healthcare community beyond its continuing medical education offerings. Since its founding in 2011, Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts has become one of the most popular and fastest-growing CME events in the country. According to the press release, 25,628 nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and physicians have chosen its conferences, learning from 160 speakers at 106 CME conference sites and earning nearly 680,000 CME credit hours. The scholarship program complements these educational efforts by investing in the next generation of healthcare providers.
Third, the scholarship program's expansion may have a ripple effect across the healthcare industry. By alleviating financial stress, recipients can focus more on their studies and clinical training, potentially leading to better-prepared and more effective practitioners. This, in turn, can improve patient care and outcomes. Moreover, the program's emphasis on motivation and personal benefit encourages applicants to think critically about their career goals, fostering a sense of purpose and dedication that will serve them throughout their careers.
For those interested in learning more about the CME conferences offered by Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts, additional information is available at SkinBonesCME.com. The organization's continued investment in education and financial support underscores its role as a vital partner in the professional development of healthcare providers.
As the demand for healthcare services continues to rise, initiatives like this scholarship program play a crucial role in ensuring that qualified and motivated individuals can pursue advanced education without being deterred by financial constraints. The expansion from four to ten scholarships is a tangible step toward building a stronger, more resilient healthcare workforce for the future.
