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Health Resources and Services Administration

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

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Enrollment

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What you get

The NHSC Scholarship Program pays full tuition, required fees, and a monthly living stipend for health professions students who commit to serving in Health Professional Shortage Areas. Scholars provide one year of full-time clinical service for each year of support received, with a minimum two-year commitment. Eligible disciplines include primary care medicine, dentistry, nursing, and behavioral health.

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Are you accepted or enrolled full-time in an accredited US health professions school?
Are you a US citizen or US national?
Do you commit to a minimum 2-year full-time primary care service obligation at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area?
Can you demonstrate financial need?
Priority given to applicants committing to serve in areas with the highest need scores — but you can still apply even if you don't fall into those groups.

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1NHSC Scholarship Program application (via BHW scholarship portal at bhw.hrsa.gov)
2FAFSA Student Aid Report confirming financial need
3Acceptance or enrollment letter from an accredited health professions school
4US passport or birth certificate (proof of US citizenship)
5Personal statement describing commitment to primary care in underserved communities
6Two letters of recommendation from faculty or health professions mentors
7NHSC service commitment acknowledgment form

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy

See details for your state

Health Resources and Services Administration

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

BenefitHealthcareRecurringRolling

What it may cover

Varies

Enrollment

Open enrollment

Where available

Check locally

What you get

Help paying for healthcare, prescriptions, coverage, or care services through a public program or approved provider.

Have insurance cards, medical bills, and income documents ready before you call.

Do you qualify?

Check what applies to you. Your answers are saved on this device so you can come back later.

0/5 confirmed

Are you accepted or enrolled full-time in an accredited US health professions school?
Are you a US citizen or US national?
Do you commit to a minimum 2-year full-time primary care service obligation at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area?
Can you demonstrate financial need?
Priority given to applicants committing to serve in areas with the highest need scores — but you can still apply even if you don't fall into those groups.

What to bring

If you do not have one of these, apply anyway and ask what substitutes are accepted.

1NHSC Scholarship Program application (via BHW scholarship portal at bhw.hrsa.gov)
2FAFSA Student Aid Report confirming financial need
3Acceptance or enrollment letter from an accredited health professions school
4US passport or birth certificate (proof of US citizenship)
5Personal statement describing commitment to primary care in underserved communities
6Two letters of recommendation from faculty or health professions mentors
7NHSC service commitment acknowledgment form

How to apply

Processing time varies by location and program funding.

1Find the right local officeUse your ZIP code to confirm the local health or benefits office that handles National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program.
2Apply online, by phone, or in personUse the official application path and keep a copy of anything you submit.
3Complete the interview or verificationMany benefits require a short call, appointment, or document check.
4Watch for a decisionKeep mail, email, and phone open so you do not miss follow-up requests.

Find local help

Your ZIP helps you confirm the right local office and state-specific rules.

You may also qualify for

Other programs in the same category that often go hand-in-hand.

Internal Revenue Service / HealthCare.gov

ACA Premium Tax Credits

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

CHIP — Children's Health Insurance Program

Social Security Administration / Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Extra Help — Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy