National Health Service Corps
Goes By: NHSC
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Awards scholarships to students pursuing primary health care professions in NHSC-eligible disciplines in return for a commitment to provide health care to communities in need, upon graduation and the completion of training.
Scholars must be earning a degree in one of the following primary care disciplines: Medicine (MD or DO), dentistry (DDS or DMD), nurse practitioner, certified nurse-midwife, or physician assistant. Service commitment is one year for each year of funding, with a minimum two-year and maximum four-year service commitment.
Award Value
Up to four years of support for professional school: tuition, required fees, and other reasonable education costs, all tax-free, and a monthly living stipend that is taxable.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.0 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
| Year of Study Funded | Professional Degree: Health Sciences |
| Academic Areas: | Health Sciences |
| Areas of Interest: | Public Service |
| Language Funding | No |
| Location | Domestic |
Be sure to consult the competition website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Deadlines
National Health Service Corps Electronic Deadline
Friday, May 15, 2020
7:30 p.m. ET
Intent to Apply Fall 2020 Deadline
Sunday, November 1, 2020
Last updated: April 23, 2020