Scholarships for Funeral, Hospice and Death Care Study

American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) $500 to $2,500 (50–60 scholarships annually)Students enrolled in ABFSE-accredited programs who have completed at least one term. Selection based on financial need, academic performance, recommendations, extracurriculars, and clarity of application. Tuition & programFuneral ServiceWoodbury Heights, NJ816-233-3747

International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards Administers scholarships through ABFSE. Administered elsewhereFuneral ServiceFayetteville, AR479-442-7076

International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) Mortuary science students entering final year, “B” average or higher, community involvement, and commitment to learning. Tuition & programFuneral ServiceIndianapolis, IN800-637-8030

Jewish Funeral Directors of America $500–$1,500Open to all mortuary science students. Essay contest announced after Thanksgiving. Tuition & programFuneral ServiceSterling, VA703-391-8400

National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association (NFDMA) Mortuary science students who’ve completed one of the last three quarters. Must have a GPA of 2.5+, strong attendance, and demonstrated professionalism. Tuition & programFuneral ServiceUnion City, GA800-434-0958

National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) Scholarships administered through the American Board of Funeral Service Education. Administered elsewhereFuneral ServiceBrookfield, WI800-228-6332

INELDA – International End of Life Doula Association Partial tuition coverageAspiring doulas from underrepresented or underserved communities. Application includes personal background, goals, and community impact. Tuition & programDeath Doula

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) VariesPhysicians, fellows, and medical students pursuing education or research in hospice and palliative medicine. Continuing educationHospice, Palliative Care, & Nursing

Sigma/HPNF End-of-Life Nursing Care Research Grant Up to $10,000Registered nurses with a master's or doctoral degree, or enrolled in a doctoral program, conducting research to advance end-of-life nursing care. Research grantHospice, Palliative Care, & Nursing

AAHPM – Leadership Scholars Fund Up to $5,000 over two yearsAAHPM members committed to developing leadership skills in hospice and palliative care. Leadership & developmentHospice, Palliative Care, & Nursing

AAHPM – International Physician Scholarship Up to $5,000Physicians residing in low and middle-income countries, providing financial support to attend the AAHPM Annual Assembly. Conference & travelHospice, Palliative Care, & Nursing

Funeral Service Foundation Academic Scholarships $2,500 to $5,000Students in funeral service and mortuary science education. Tuition & program

Journey to Serve Academic Scholarship for Military Veterans Up to $5,000Military veterans studying funeral service or mortuary science. Tuition & program

Hunter M. Harbeson Memorial Scholarship $2,500Funeral service and mortuary science students. Tuition & program

NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar Scholarship Seminar registration, lodging stipend and $500 toward travelPractising embalmers attending the NFDA Embalming & Restorative Art Seminar. Continuing education

NFDA / InSight Certified Celebrant Training Scholarship Training costsFuneral professionals training as celebrants. Historically carries a funeral-home affiliation requirement, so check the current terms before applying. Continuing education

CANA Cremation Innovation Convention Scholarship Convention fundingThe 2026 eligibility expressly included crematory operators, which is why this is the first funding attached to that career on this site. Conference & travel

David C. Baue NFDA Professional Women's Conference Scholarship Registration, lodging and travelAttendees of the NFDA Professional Women's Conference. Conference & travel

NFDMA National Convention & Exposition Scholarship Conference attendanceFuneral professionals and students attending the NFDMA convention. Conference & travel

NFDA International Convention & Expo Scholarship Registration, lodging and travelFuneral professionals attending the NFDA International Convention & Expo. Conference & travel

Funeral Service Foundation Career Development Scholarship Funds selected NFDA certification and training programs, historically including Certified Preplanning Consultant training. Continuing education

HPNF Individual Education Scholarship $2,000Hospice and palliative nurses pursuing further education. Tuition & program

Sandra Lee Schafer Certification Scholarship HPCC certification or renewal feeCovers the fee for a range of hospice and palliative credentials. Twenty-five awards were offered in the 2026 cycle. Continuing education

ELNEC Train-the-Trainer Scholarship ELNEC trainingNurses training to deliver End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium curricula. Continuing education

HPNF Annual Assembly Scholarship Early-bird conference registrationHospice and palliative nurses attending the Annual Assembly. Conference & travel

State of the Science Scholarship Preconference registrationHospice and palliative nurses attending the State of the Science preconference. Conference & travel

HPNA Annual Conference Scholarship Conference registrationHPNA members attending the annual conference. Conference & travel

HPNA Certification Review Courses Scholarship Free review-course registrationNurses preparing for an HPCC certification examination. Continuing education

Judy Lentz Leadership Development Scholarship Membership, conference registration and mentoringHospice and palliative nurses developing as leaders. Leadership & development

National Nursing Ethics Conference Scholarship Registration plus up to $500 airfare, $600 hotel and $100 incidentalsNurses attending the National Nursing Ethics Conference. Conference & travel

ACPE Hemenway Scholars Up to $2,000Students accepted into an unpaid summer ACPE-accredited CPE unit, or an eligible spiritually integrated psychotherapy placement, with demonstrated financial need. Tuition & program

ACPE Boisen Scholars Varies. ACPE reported up to $15,000 in total program funding for the 2026 cycle.Current CPE interns and residents, Certified Educator Candidates, or eligible psychotherapy students. May fund registration, lodging, transport and related professional development. Conference & travel

Going with Grace End of Life Training Scholarship Full tuitionFinancial need plus demonstrated commitment to the work and community impact. Five full scholarships are awarded per session of the Group Study End of Life Training program. Tuition & program

Mary E. Brown Undergraduate Student Paper Award $1,000 toward conference attendanceUndergraduate students submitting a paper in death, dying and bereavement. Conference & travel

Richard Kalish Graduate Student Paper Award $1,000 toward conference attendanceGraduate students submitting a paper in death, dying and bereavement. Conference & travel

Dr. Hannelore Wass Cross Cultural Student Paper Award $1,000 toward conference attendanceStudents submitting a cross-cultural paper in death, dying and bereavement. Conference & travel

Edie Stark / Shirley Scott Early Career Award ADEC conference registration plus limited travel reimbursementEarly-career professionals in thanatology. Leadership & development

Ronald Keith Barrett, PhD Scholarship for Diversity and Multicultural Presentations ADEC conference registrationPresenters of diversity and multicultural content at the ADEC conference. Conference & travel

IACME International Virtual Training Conference Scholarship Free virtual conference registrationThe 2026 program was for participants residing outside the United States interested in IACME's Annual Training Conference. Recipients kept access to the virtual materials for six months afterwards. Conference & travel

AATB Grant Program Up to $100,000Applicants from academic research institutions, academic medical centers or the allograft tissue industry, conducting tissue-banking and allograft research. Research grant

The CFP Board Scholarship Up to $5,000US citizens and permanent residents with demonstrated financial need, pursuing qualifying undergraduate or certificate education at a CFP Board Registered Program. Tuition & program

Ballentine Partners Scholarship to Create a Diverse Financial Planning Profession Up to $5,000Black or African American and Hispanic or Latino candidates pursuing CFP education. Tuition & program

The American College of Financial Services Scholarship Program Program tuition plus required materialsAll of the College's professional designations are scholarship-eligible except master's programs, covering education toward credentials such as CFP, CAP, RICP, CLU and AEP coursework. Tuition & program

National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Conference Scholarship Complimentary CGP Conference registrationCGP members professionally involved in charitable gift planning, attending the CGP Conference for the first time. Conference & travel

AFP Chamberlain Scholarship Full AFP ICON registrationAwarded through AFP chapters to first-time ICON attendees. Conference & travel

AFP Diverse Communities Scholarship Conference fee plus up to $800 in travel expensesEligible AFP members from diverse communities, and some professionals working for grassroots organizations. Conference & travel

100 Black Women of Funeral Service Scholarship US residents studying mortuary science and seeking a professional certification or an associate degree, planning a career in funeral service. An essay is required, and special consideration is given to African American women. Tuition & programLongwood, FL(407) 595-9277