National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program Accepting Applications

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2018 NHSC Scholarship Program Accepting applications through Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. ET Apply Here! Today, the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) released the 2018 Application and Program Guidance for the NHSC Scholarship Program.  The NHSC Scholarship Program awards funds to health profession students pursuing careers as primary care providers in exchange for their commitment to serve in high-need, underserved communities. Scholarship support includes tax-free payment of tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a taxable monthly living stipend.  After completion of graduation/training, recipients fulfill their service commitment at one of more than 16,000 NHSC-approved sites throughout the nation and its territories. Each scholar serves for a minimum of two years and receives one year of financial support (up to four years) for each year of service at an NHSC site.

Eligibility To be eligible for a scholarship, all applicants must: Be a U.S. Citizen (either U.S. born or naturalized) or U.S. National Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student Be attending or accepted to attend an accredited school  Be located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory Be eligible for federal employment Not have an existing service obligation Submit a complete application

Application Help Learn more about the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program and application process. NHSC Scholarship Application WebinarThursday, April 12, 3-4:30 PM ETWebinar LinkDial-in: 1-888-469-1602Passcode: 8126706 NHSC Scholarship Application Q & A Session  Thursday, April 26, 3-4:30 PM ETWeb LinkDial-in: 1-888-469-1602Passcode: 8126706