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Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Enrollment Period
Open enrollment
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program awards grants to eligible health professions schools, which then provide scholarships to full-time students from disadvantaged backgrounds enrolled in medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, and other health professions programs. Scholarships cover tuition, reasonable educational expenses, and living costs for the period of health professions training. Recipient institutions select scholarship recipients based on financial need and disadvantaged background criteria.
Answer each question — we'll show you exactly what applies to your situation.
Are you (or your child) enrolled in a participating program or school?
Can you demonstrate exceptional financial need?
What is your household income?
This program requires income at or below 80% of the Federal Poverty Level — that's the government's measure of what it costs to meet basic needs. Select your household size to see your exact dollar limit.
Count everyone who lives and eats with you — yourself, spouse/partner, children, and any dependents. Count a pregnant woman as 2.
Are you a US citizen or qualifying non-citizen?