2020 NHSC Scholarship Program

Accepting applications through Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 7:30 PM ET

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Today, the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) released the 2020 Application and Program Guidance for the NHSC Scholarship Program. The application cycle closes on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 7:30 PM ET.

The NHSC Scholarship Program provides scholarships to health profession students pursuing careers as primary care providers in exchange for their commitment to serve in high-need, underserved communities. The scholarship 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 20,000 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-approved site found on the Health Workforce Connector.

Eligibility

Eligibility includes:

U.S. Citizen (either U.S. born or naturalized) or U.S. National
Enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student in an eligible discipline: Physician, Dentist, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Midwife, Physician Assistant
Attending or accepted to attend an accredited school
Located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
Eligible for federal employment
Not have an existing service obligation
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Application Help

Learn more about the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program and application process.

NHSC Scholarship Application Webinar
Wednesday, March 25
2:00 - 3:30 PM ET
Dial-in: 800-857-1286
Passcode: 9629152
Access Link
NHSC Scholarship Application Online Q & A Session #1
Tuesday, April 7
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Access Link
NHSC Scholarship Application Online Q & A Session #2Monday, April 20
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Access Link