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.
Destination Dental School Fellowship
Inactive
A gateway educational experience for undergraduate students and bachelor degree recipients who are interested in a career in dentistry. This program is designed to prepare individuals who have been underrepresented in the profession, including those from rural areas, to successfully apply to dental school.
A gateway educational experience for undergraduate students and bachelor degree recipients who are interested in a career in dentistry. This program is designed to prepare individuals who have been underrepresented in the profession, including those from rural areas, to successfully apply to dental school.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2026
Sponsors: State University of New York, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UBSDM)
Application Deadline: Feb 16, 2026
Sponsors: State University of New York, University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UBSDM)
Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation Health Care Careers Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for students in Iowa seeking careers in high-need healthcare fields.
Scholarships for students in Iowa seeking careers in high-need healthcare fields.
Geographic coverage: Iowa
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Hospital Association
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: Iowa Hospital Association
MedServe North Carolina Fellowships in Primary Care Medicine
Inactive
A 2-year, full-time, post-college community service fellowship in rural and other underserved community primary care sites in North Carolina.
A 2-year, full-time, post-college community service fellowship in rural and other underserved community primary care sites in North Carolina.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: MedServe
Application Deadline: Feb 15, 2026
Sponsor: MedServe
Minnesota International Medical Graduates Clinical Preparation Grant
Inactive
Grants to support clinical preparation for immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) in Minnesota.
Grants to support clinical preparation for immigrant international medical graduates (IMGs) in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Feb 13, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
Application Deadline: Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarships
Inactive
Scholarships for students residing in rural areas who are currently enrolled in a master's level counseling program and are committed to practicing in rural communities after graduation.
Scholarships for students residing in rural areas who are currently enrolled in a master's level counseling program and are committed to practicing in rural communities after graduation.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation
Ohio J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Ohio, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of Ohio, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Ohio
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: Ohio Department of Health
New Mexico AHEC Scholars Program
Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in New Mexico that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in New Mexico that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Area Health Education Center
Application Deadline: Jan 30, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Area Health Education Center
Minnesota Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Training Grant
Inactive
Grants for the development of new or existing pediatric mental health training programs that are located in outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota.
Grants for the development of new or existing pediatric mental health training programs that are located in outpatient primary care clinics in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
North Carolina Medical Society Academy for Advanced Healthcare Leaders
Inactive
An 8-month, project-based leadership development program tailored for practicing clinicians, residents, and healthcare administrators in North Carolina. The program focuses on enhancing leadership abilities by fostering meaningful connections, improving team dynamics, and driving change through individual initiatives. Past sessions have focused on rural health, population health, and community health centers.
An 8-month, project-based leadership development program tailored for practicing clinicians, residents, and healthcare administrators in North Carolina. The program focuses on enhancing leadership abilities by fostering meaningful connections, improving team dynamics, and driving change through individual initiatives. Past sessions have focused on rural health, population health, and community health centers.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)
Application Deadline: Jan 16, 2026
Sponsor: North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS)

