Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Financial aid for health career education

Washington Career and Technical Scholarship and Rural Jobs Initiative (RJI) Inactive
Scholarships for eligible associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships at eligible community colleges, technical colleges, and approved apprenticeship sponsors in Washington. Students from rural communities may receive supplemental scholarships. There are many approved health and healthcare-related educational programs, such as dental assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and practical nurse.

Idaho State Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Offers loan repayment assistance to certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Idaho.

Minnesota Hospital Registered Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses in Minnesota nonprofit hospitals or public hospitals who agree to practice in-person in direct patient care in the state.

California Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California students pursuing an associate degree in nursing in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

California Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a bachelor of science in nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

California Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADN) Inactive
Scholarships for students enrolled in licensed vocational nurse to associate degree nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

California Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in an accredited vocational nurse program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

Arizona Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Programs Inactive
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to provide primary care services in a Health Professional Shortage Area or Medically Underserved Area of Arizona.

Oklahoma 3+1 Program Inactive
A scholarship and accelerated degree program for undergraduate students in Oklahoma that have decided to become physicians, are interested in practicing primary care medicine in rural Oklahoma, and would like to accomplish this goal in a shorter amount of time than required in a traditional program.

Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors Inactive
Scholarships for addiction counselor training in exchange for a service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.