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Scholarships to Help You
Study Ayurvedic Medicine
Qualified students can receive up to $1,000 toward tuition in the
Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine program and beyond.
Overview
CCA sets aside scholarship funds each year to help qualified students pursue their Ayurvedic education, including those enrolling in the Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine (PAM) program. Awards are limited and vary by scholarship, but many students may qualify for support based on prior education, financial need, service background, or professional experience.
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Available Scholarships
Saraswati Scholarship
$500
This award recognizes academic achievement and is open to students with a completed B.A./B.S. and a 3.5+ GPA.
Humanitarian Scholarship
Up to $1,000
For students with at least three years of full-time service in a humanitarian or religious nonprofit who envision building their own Ayurvedic organization.
Dhanvantari Scholarship
Up to $1,000
This need-based award supports students with household income under $50,000 a year.
Lakshmi / BIPOC Scholarship
Up to $1,000
Created to widen access to Ayurvedic education for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, supporting students with household income under $75,000 a year.
Ganesha Scholarship
Up to $1,000
This award supports single parents balancing their education with raising a family, based on financial need.
Skanda Scholarship
Up to $1,000
Honors those who’ve served on the front lines: military veterans and activists in defense of causes they believe in.
Prior Study Scholarship
Up to $1,000
For students who’ve completed practitioner-level Ayurvedic study elsewhere and are transferring or continuing their education at CCA.
Visionary Scholarship
Up to $500
Open to any applicant with a plan to put their Ayurvedic education toward humanitarian work in the world.
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An Admissions Advisor will confirm your eligibility, required documents, and deadlines, help you find the best fit, and follow up within 1 business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply for one scholarship at a time per course. If you’re enrolling in more than one CCA program, you may apply for a separate scholarship for each course.
We ask that scholarship applications be submitted two weeks before your class start date, or at the start of your registration process.
Yes. Scholarships are currently available for all CCA courses, not just the Principles of Ayurvedic Medicine (PAM) program.
CCA is state-approved, not accredited. It is the first state-approved Ayurvedic college in the United States, holding approval from the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education since 1996.
The Visionary Scholarship supports students who plan to use their Ayurvedic education for humanitarian work in the world, offering up to $500 toward tuition. It’s open to any applicant — there’s no GPA, income, or background requirement. To apply, submit a 500-word statement describing how you plan to use your education after graduation.
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