Certified Medical Assistant Scholarship - 100% Fully-Funded!!

Why Consider the CMA Scholarship?

You are ready for a change and excited for a career in healthcare
You have experience in customer service or healthcare and enjoy helping people

What the Scholarship Includes

• Fully funded tuition for the Medical Assistant program at Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) beginning in August 2026 through July 2027
• Books and additional fees are included!
• AAMA certification exam fee paid after completion of the program
• Full-time job guaranteed at Medical Associates upon successful completion of the program

Why a CMA Scholarship?

CMA's are one of the fastest-growing healthcare professionals who perform administrative and clinical functions in a medical office setting. CMA’s are valuable to Medical Associates and can be found in almost all of our clinical departments working alongside clinical staff to support our 200+ advanced practice providers and physicians.

Scholarship Program Details

• Medical Associates will cover the cost of tuition, books, and exam fees not covered by other federal, state, institutional and private awards including Federal Pell Grant and Last Dollar Scholar.
• The NICC Medical Assistant program runs from August 2026 through July 2027. The program includes a six-week on-site clinical externship that will be facilitated at Medical Associates Clinic in the summer of 2027.
• The scholarship recipient(s) will start working as a full-time Certified Medical Assistant at Medical Associates upon successful completion of the program.
• The CMA role at Medical Associates clinic will provide quality patient care for clinic patients. You will assist physicians, providers, and co-workers in coordinating and carrying outpatient care plans and services.

Scholarship Program Details

To learn more about the CMA Scholarship, please watch this video: https://youtu.be/OTNq5ekefy4

Eligibility Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED by Spring 2026
• NICC Medical Assistant Program: You must apply and be accepted into the NICC Medical Assistant program
• Experience: Customer Service or healthcare experience preferred
• Other Skills: Keyboarding skills and use of electronic equipment