Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health occupations
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Health Care Scholars United
Scholarships for students currently pursuing a degree or certificate in a clinical health profession. Students seeking careers in rural health are a priority.
Scholarships for students currently pursuing a degree or certificate in a clinical health profession. Students seeking careers in rural health are a priority.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Scholarship America
Application Deadline: Mar 24, 2026
Sponsor: Scholarship America
Georgia Maternal Health Observership Summer Experience
A six-week obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) shadowing opportunity for Georgia medical students interested in OBGYN practice in rural, medically underserved communities.
A six-week obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) shadowing opportunity for Georgia medical students interested in OBGYN practice in rural, medically underserved communities.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Board of Directors Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time and part-time Alaska Native and Native American students interested in pursuing a career in a healthcare related field.
Scholarship for full-time and part-time Alaska Native and Native American students interested in pursuing a career in a healthcare related field.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
Colorado Health Service Corps Provider Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.
Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado State Dental Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for dentists and dental hygienists in Colorado who agree to serve a certain number of underserved patients each month.
Loan repayment assistance for dentists and dental hygienists in Colorado who agree to serve a certain number of underserved patients each month.
Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Horizon Build Dakota Scholarships
Scholarship funding for skilled scholars entering high-demand programs including healthcare in South Dakota technical colleges.
Scholarship funding for skilled scholars entering high-demand programs including healthcare in South Dakota technical colleges.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Build Dakota Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Build Dakota Scholarship Fund
Iowa Health Care Professional Incentive Program
Loan repayment assistance for individuals in specific health professions. In exchange, participants agree to practice in a high-need community of Iowa.
Loan repayment assistance for individuals in specific health professions. In exchange, participants agree to practice in a high-need community of Iowa.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Department of Education
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Department of Education
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for eligible primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Loan repayment assistance for eligible primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in rural communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Loan repayment assistance for medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in rural communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NHSC Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Workforce Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services