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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/overview">National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>NHSC Scholarship Program Overview <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing an eligible training or degree program for a primary care health profession.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In return, scholars commit to providing primary care health services in
<a href="https://bhw.hrsa.gov/shortage-designation/hpsas">Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Students pursuing a career in primary health care are eligible to receive funding for their education in exchange for practicing in rural, urban, and tribal communities with limited access to care, upon graduation and licensure.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Enrolled or accepted in the following primary health care disciplines in an eligible degree program in a U.S. state or territory:
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Primary care physician (MD or DO) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Dentist (DDS or DMD) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Nurse practitioner (NP) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Certified nurse midwife (CNM) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:0in;text-indent:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Physician assistant (PA) <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Watch our webinar for answers about the application/program<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Watch our <a href="https://hrsa-gov.zoomgov.com/rec/share/UwXVw83V-VZKCZq6urNxSIiAi_8WsO3Qlwy8PF94HZPdDj7KW_qgmO3DHqmj0Zo-.TD2jM0CT7ZIYLVAz?startTime=1743616824000">
Scholarship Program Application Webinar Recording – April 2</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How long will I have to serve?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You commit to a minimum of two years (and four years maximum) of full-time service.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You must serve at an NHSC-approved site in a HPSA. The total number of years you serve depends on the number of school years of NHSC Scholarship support you receive. The funding cannot exceed four school years.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What are the benefits of becoming an NHSC scholar?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Service<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As a scholar, you will:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">Join a network of thousands of current and former NHSC clinicians.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1">Provide primary health care services to communities in need.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Payment of educational expenses<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We pay for full-time enrollment in an eligible degree or training program.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will support up to four school years with:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Payment of tuition and eligible fees.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">An annual payment for <a href="https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/nhsc/scholarships/other-reasonable-costs.pdf">
other reasonable educational costs</a> (PDF - 310 KB).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Monthly stipends to assist with living expenses while you are in school.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i>Note:</i></b><i> You will not receive financial support during postgraduate training.</i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Am I eligible for any other NHSC program?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You may be eligible to apply to the <a href="https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program">
NHSC Loan Repayment Program</a> after you complete your NHSC Scholarship service commitment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Find out <a href="https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/scholarship-to-loan-repayment">
how to transition from the NHSC Scholarship Program to the NHSC Loan Repayment Program</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>How do I find out if I am eligible?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You must be a student pursuing training for a primary care health profession.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Find out if you are eligible and <a href="https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/eligibility-requirements">
meet our requirements</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>What does a new NHSC scholar need to do when they start? When they are new to their service?<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Watch our October 7, 2025, webinar recording—<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX1AhMY2YRU">New Scholar Webinar<o:p></o:p></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="display:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">—to learn more about service in the NHSC and what you'll need to do to remain compliant.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>CONTACT<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For help with your application or to check your application status:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Fill out our <a href="https://bhw.hrsa.gov/about-us/ask-question">
Ask Us a Question form</a>.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">Call <a href="tel:18002219393">
1-800-221-9393</a> (TTY: <a href="tel:18778979910">1-877-897-9910)</a><br>
Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET (except federal holidays).<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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