The Paul Tunnell Career Climb Scholarship is an annual award of up to $2,500 per recipient. This opportunity is within reach for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• You must possess a minimum of one-year experience in the long-term care sector.
• You must be actively engaged in the long-term care industry both during the application process and upon receiving the award.
• Your commitment to continuing your career in Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living, or Long-Term Care must be evident.
• This opportunity to available to all job categories in the Long-Term Care industry.
• Completion of the comprehensive application, including an essay and two (2) letters of reference, is mandatory for consideration.
• Scholarship funds are designated for reimbursing tuition, procuring textbooks, and acquiring necessary materials for your education. (QCHF reserves the right to verify the necessity of these materials.)

No matter where you currently stand in your journey within long-term care, seize this opportunity to propel your educational aspirations and career trajectory. By investing in yourself, you’re not only enhancing your professional capabilities but also elevating the quality of care you provide to some of society’s most vulnerable members.

The Paul Tunnell Career Climb Scholarship honors the memory of longtime CAHF Board Chair Paul Tunnell, a licensed nursing home administrator in San Francisco, known for his genuine appreciation and respect for both staff and residents. His dedication to long-term care and skilled nursing was evident through his sense of humor and passion for those he served and guided. We hope this scholarship will support new long-term care and skilled nursing professionals who embody Paul’s remarkable strength of character and empathy.

Embark on a path of personal and professional growth with the QCHF Paul Tunnell Career Climb Scholarship.