Mercy Ships Scholarship

HSPA FOUNDATION'S MISSION TO MADAGASCAR, AFRICA, ABOARD THE MERCY SHIP, AFRICA MERCY

EMBARK ON THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME

APPLY TO BECOME A MISSION VOLUNTEER ABOARD MERCY SHIPS

The HSPA Foundation is pleased to provide another scholarship for a CRCST certification holder and active member of HSPA to volunteer aboard Mercy Ships on a medical mission as an Operating Room Sterile Processing Technician—a critical role that helps provide safe, high-quality care to patients in need. This scholarship provides up to $10,000 to cover one volunteer’s room and board, travel and other expenses, and also help offset their salary during the mission, taking place in Madagascar, Africa, from October 13 to November 23, 2024.

THIS MERCY SHIPS APPLICATION PROCESS HAS BEEN CLOSED! Watch for upcoming scholarship opportunities. 

50,000

CERTIFICANTS & MEMBERS

5

CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED

60+

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

50

RECOGNIZED IN ALL U.S. STATES & ABROAD

This commitment to advancing Sterile Processing (SP) knowledge, skill sets and professionalism is why over 50,000 members and certification holders rely on HSPA to keep them sharp, focused and abreast of the very latest standards, best practices and technological advancements impacting the SP profession.