Rural Health
Accepting applications through Thursday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, you commit to providing primary care health services in a Health Professional Shortage Area for a minimum of two years or a maximum of four years of service.
What does the scholarship cover?
-Tuition and eligible fees
-Items including books, health insurance, and equipment
-Monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while pursuing your degree
You must meet all eligibility requirements:
-A U.S. Citizen (U.S. born or naturalized) or U.S. naturalized
-Enrolled as a full-time student (or accepted for enrollment)
-Attending - or accepted to attend - an accredited school or program in one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
-In an eligible discipline: physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, or physician assistant
-Eligible for federal employment
-Without an existing service obligation