Accepting applications through April 27, 7:30 p.m. ET
2017 Application and Program Guidance has the detailed information you need to apply. Please read carefully before you start your Scholarship Program application.
You can apply to the Scholarship Program if you are committed to primary care and accepted to or enrolled in an accredited U.S. school in one of the following primary care disciplines:
- Physicians (MD or DO)
- Dentists
- Nurse Practitioners (post graduate degree with clinical practice focus)
- Certified Nurse-Midwives
- Physician Assistants
The scholarship pays tuition, fees, other educational costs, and provides a living stipend in return for a commitment to work at least 2 years at an NHSC-approved site in a medically underserved community.
The Scholarship Program accepts applications once each year. To learn more about how NHSC reviews applications and determines who receives a scholarship, please watch this short video. Applicants chosen to receive the scholarship are notified no later than September 30.
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Application Help
Learn more about the NHSC Scholarship Program and application process.
NHSC Scholarship Application Webinar Thursday, April 6 7:00 – 8:00 PM ET Access Link Dial in: 1-888-324-7510 Passcode: 4080222
NHSC Scholarship Application Q & A Session #1 Thursday, April 20 7:00 – 9:00 PM ET Access Link Dial in: 1-888-324-7510 Passcode: 4080222
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Find job openings eligible to fulfill the scholarship service commitment.
Video
NHSC Scholarship recipient Dr. Monica Taylor-Desir describes her work as a behavioral health provider at a tribal health center in rural North Dakota.
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