The Foundation Scholarships
The Florida Assisted Living Education & Research Foundation (the Foundation) was formed for the purpose of developing and providing advanced education and scholarship opportunities for assisted living administrators and employees and for educating the public about assisted living. The Foundation is qualified under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Foundation Academic Scholarship for Excellence in Senior Care
Application is open to ALL employees of active FALA Facility Members.
Application deadlines are November 30, 2025 for the Spring 2026 semester and June 30, 2026 for the Fall 2026 semester.
[FALA Foundation Board members, FALA Board members, FALA staff, and/or their family members are not eligible for this scholarship.]
The Florida Assisted Living Association Foundation is dedicated to advancing our mission of supporting excellence in senior care. Through this scholarship program, we aim to invest in the education and development of individuals who embody the attributes essential to our mission.
The Foundation awards multiple $1,000 scholarships annually to employees of FALA Facility Members who are enrolled in accredited college or university degree programs. These scholarships are designed to support fields crucial to senior care, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, gerontology, nutrition/dietary, or clinical social work. Additionally, we may consider other aging or health-related fields, however, preference will be given to those degree programs first listed.
Recipients of the Foundation scholarship represent the values and dedication to excellence that are central to our mission. They are individuals committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and contributing to the advancement of senior care practices. As such, recipients of this scholarship play a vital role in furthering our mission and embodying the attributes we hold dear.
Recipients may receive no more than one Foundation scholarship per calendar year.
Previous recipient testimonial: "This scholarship has changed my life! Thank you, FALA!"
Foundation FALA Conference Scholarship
Application is open to ALL employees of active FALA Facility Members.
Application for the 2026 conference scholarship will be open soon.
[FALA Foundation Board members, FALA Board members, FALA staff, and/or their family members are not eligible for these scholarships.]
The Florida Assisted Living Education & Research Foundation typically awards a minimum of two (2) $1,000 scholarships annually to selected FALA Facility Member owners or employees who would like to attend the FALA Annual Conference & Tradeshow but don't have the funding to do so. Scholarship recipients are required to attend the full conference. A portion of the scholarship is applied to cover the conference registration fee and the balance is given to the recipient to offset travel and hotel expenses.
Recipients may receive no more than one Foundation Scholarship per calendar year.
Donate to the Foundation
Help people achieve their goals by donating to the foundation and invest in the future of our senior community. Here are some reasons to donate.
The FirstInvesting in aspiring health care professionals.
The SecondProvides means to develop professionally.
The ThirdHelps professionals grow in their careers.