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.
Indiana Rural Health Baccalaureate/Medical Degree Scholarship Program
Full, in-state undergraduate tuition scholarships for students with an interest in primary care medicine in rural Indiana to attend Indiana State University with the expectation of attending Indiana University School of Medicine after graduation.
Full, in-state undergraduate tuition scholarships for students with an interest in primary care medicine in rural Indiana to attend Indiana State University with the expectation of attending Indiana University School of Medicine after graduation.
Geographic coverage: Indiana and Illinois
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
Sponsors: Indiana State University, Indiana University School of Medicine
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
Sponsors: Indiana State University, Indiana University School of Medicine
Arkansas J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an approved area of Arkansas, 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 approved area of Arkansas, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Application Deadline: Dec 30, 2025
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
Application Deadline: Dec 30, 2025
Sponsor: Arkansas Department of Health
California J-1 Visa Waiver Program
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an underserved area of California, 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 California, allowing them to remain in the United States.
Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: California State Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: California State Office of Rural Health
South Dakota Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program
Provides qualifying healthcare providers an incentive payment in return for 3 continuous years of practice in an eligible rural community in South Dakota.
Provides qualifying healthcare providers an incentive payment in return for 3 continuous years of practice in an eligible rural community in South Dakota.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: South Dakota Office of Rural Health
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: South Dakota Office of Rural Health
WWAMI AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. The WWAMI Area Health Education Center Network serves Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. The WWAMI Area Health Education Center Network serves Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho.
Geographic coverage: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: Washington Area Health Education Center Program
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2025
Sponsor: Washington Area Health Education Center Program
Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) Fellowship
An 18-month fellowship for physician assistants with Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fellows will learn from board-certified emergency physicians and physician assistants at a Level II Trauma Center, rural emergency departments, and with ground and air emergency crews.
An 18-month fellowship for physician assistants with Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Fellows will learn from board-certified emergency physicians and physician assistants at a Level II Trauma Center, rural emergency departments, and with ground and air emergency crews.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 1, 2026
Sponsor: Gundersen Health System
Application Deadline: Jan 1, 2026
Sponsor: Gundersen Health System
North Carolina Science Enrichment Preparation Program
An academic enrichment program that targets first-generation, rural, and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduate students in North Carolina who would like to attend medical or dental school.
An academic enrichment program that targets first-generation, rural, and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged undergraduate students in North Carolina who would like to attend medical or dental school.
Geographic coverage: North Carolina
Application Deadline: Jan 4, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Careers Access Program
Application Deadline: Jan 4, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Careers Access Program
Minnesota Dentist Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for dental students, residents, and licensed dentists who plan to provide at least 25% of annual patient encounters to state public program enrollees and/or patients receiving a sliding fee schedule in Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for dental students, residents, and licensed dentists who plan to provide at least 25% of annual patient encounters to state public program enrollees and/or patients receiving a sliding fee schedule in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Nurse in Long Term Care Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for students in Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs or currently licensed RNs/LPNs who agree to practice in long-term care in Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for students in Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs or currently licensed RNs/LPNs who agree to practice in long-term care in Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Minnesota Rural Advanced Practice Provider Loan Forgiveness Program
Loan repayment assistance for advanced practice provider students and/or graduates who agree to practice in a designated rural area of Minnesota.
Loan repayment assistance for advanced practice provider students and/or graduates who agree to practice in a designated rural area of Minnesota.
Geographic coverage: Minnesota
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2026
Sponsor: Minnesota Department of Health - Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

