Mercy Ships Scholarship 2026

THE HSPA FOUNDATION'S MISSIONS TO MADAGASCAR AND GHANA

EMBARK ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

Apply to Become a Mission Volunteer Aboard Mercy Ships

The HSPA Foundation is pleased to provide scholarships for two CRCST certification holders and active members of HSPA to volunteer on a medical mission with Mercy Ships as an Operating Room Sterile Processing Technician—a critical role that helps provide safe, high-quality care to patients in need. These scholarships provide up to $10,000 to cover each volunteer’s room and board, travel and other expenses and also help offset their salary during the mission,
taking place in either Madagascar aboard the Africa Mercy from September 27 to November 7, 2026
or in Ghana aboard the Global Mercy  from October 11 to November 21, 2026.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE IS JUNE 19, 2026

Ready to learn more? Review the application criteria and apply today for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Apply Here

PAST RECIPIENTS

2025 Recipients

  • Kimberly Polard in Madagascar aboard the Africa Mercy
  • Carry Fry in Sierra Leone aboard the Global Mercy

2024 Recipients

  • Katie Vaughn in Madagascar aboard the Africa Mercy

2023 Recipients

  • Brenda Esparza in Sierra Leone aboard the Global Mercy
61,000

CERTIFICANTS & MEMBERS

5

CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED

68

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

50

RECOGNIZED IN ALL U.S. STATES & ABROAD