The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program provides 185 awards for up to 4 years to students pursuing primary care professions in return for committing to work at a HPSA (Health Professional Shortage Area). The scholarship consists of payment for tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a monthly support stipend. For each year of financial support (up to four years), the student agrees to serve one year (minimum two years) at an NHSC-approved site in a high-need urban, rural, or frontier community across the nation. Service obligation can be completed full-time or part-time.

Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national. Must be full-time student pursuing primary health care training leading to a degree. Must be attending or accepted to attend an accredited school or program located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory. Be eligible for federal employment and not have an existing service obligation. With each year (or partial year) of support (up to four years), the student agrees to serve one year (minimum two years) at an NHSC-approved site in a high-need urban, rural, or frontier community across the nation. Service begins upon graduation (and completion of primary care residency training for doctors and dentists). Essay questions. CV. Transcripts. Current tuition and fees schedule. Two letters of recommendation. Three essay responses. Priority is given to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Prospective Graduate Student. Current Graduate Student.

Health Sciences. Nursing. Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physician Assistant, Certified Nurse-Midwives

National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Last Updated :: 04/12/2021
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