Scholarships

Students can receive an NHSC Scholarship for serving communities with limited access to care.

The NHSC Scholarship Program (SP) awards scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in primary care. In return, students commit to serving for two to four years, upon graduation and completion of training.

Announcements:

NHSC Loan Repayment Application Cycle Now Open ›
Students to Service LRP application cycle is now closed. ›

How It Works

You Must Be:
- U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Full-time student at an accredited school
- Pursuing a degree in an NHSC-eligible discipline
Upon graduation and completion of training, you agree to:
- Provide care at an NHSC-approved site in a high-need Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) (PDF - 104 KB)
- One year of service for each year of support (minimum of two years of service, maximum of four years of support and service)
An NHSC Scholarship includes:
- Tax-free payment of tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly living stipend (taxable)
- Assistance finding a job at a high-need, NHSC-approved site
- Access to educational, training, and networking opportunities
- Becoming part of a community of providers with a shared desire to serve patients with limited access to health care

NHSC-eligible discipline

Medicine (MD or DO)
Dentistry (DDS or DMD)
Nurse practitioner

Certified nurse-midwife
Physician assistant

Scholarships

You Must Be:

Upon graduation and completion of training, you agree to:

An NHSC Scholarship includes:

Already a member?

Ready to apply?