Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Health workforce pipeline
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Hawaii Pre-Health Career Corps
A free year-round educational program for high school and college students in Hawaii who are interested in pursuing careers in health.
A free year-round educational program for high school and college students in Hawaii who are interested in pursuing careers in health.
Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers
Health Career Exploration for Students in South Dakota
One-day educational activities designed to teach students in South Dakota about careers in health professions.
One-day educational activities designed to teach students in South Dakota about careers in health professions.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: South Dakota Area Health Education Center, South Dakota Department of Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: South Dakota Area Health Education Center, South Dakota Department of Health
Illinois Rural Health Experience (RHE) Program
A field experience for health professions students in Illinois to observe rural healthcare providers and their communities.
A field experience for health professions students in Illinois to observe rural healthcare providers and their communities.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Illinois Area Health Education Centers Network Program, National Center for Rural Health Professions
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: Illinois Area Health Education Centers Network Program, National Center for Rural Health Professions
Tennessee Rural Health Workforce Readiness and Registered Apprentice Program
An apprenticeship preparation and paid apprenticeship program that emphasizes healthcare careers in rural areas of Tennessee.
An apprenticeship preparation and paid apprenticeship program that emphasizes healthcare careers in rural areas of Tennessee.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rural Health Association of Tennessee
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Rural Health Association of Tennessee
Texas Rural Engagement Program
Technical assistance for rural communities, hospitals, clinics, and providers in Texas to improve healthcare workforce expansion activities and enhance the operations and financial viability of healthcare facilities.
Technical assistance for rural communities, hospitals, clinics, and providers in Texas to improve healthcare workforce expansion activities and enhance the operations and financial viability of healthcare facilities.
Geographic coverage: Texas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: A&M Rural and Community Health Institute, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Texas A&M University School of Nursing
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsors: A&M Rural and Community Health Institute, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Texas A&M University School of Nursing
Western Professional Student Exchange Program
Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition.
Program that allows students in specific western states and territories to enroll in selected out-of-state professional healthcare programs and pay reduced tuition.
Geographic coverage: 10 Western states, as well as U.S. Pacific Territories and Freely Associated States
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Board of Directors Scholarship
Inactive
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
Mayo Clinic Native American Pathway Summer Program
Inactive
A 5-week virtual summer program designed to prepare American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate students for health careers.
A 5-week virtual summer program designed to prepare American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate students for health careers.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
AI/AN Medical School Pre-Admission Workshop
Inactive
A workshop and mentoring program designed to assist American Indian and Alaska Native students who are preparing to apply to medical school.
A workshop and mentoring program designed to assist American Indian and Alaska Native students who are preparing to apply to medical school.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 30, 2026
Sponsors: Association of American Indian Physicians, Four Corners Alliance
Application Deadline: Mar 30, 2026
Sponsors: Association of American Indian Physicians, Four Corners Alliance
Wisconsin AHEC Community Health Immersion
Inactive
A multi-day program designed to give health professions students in Wisconsin the opportunity to explore healthcare delivery and public health in medically underserved areas and learn from students in other disciplines.
A multi-day program designed to give health professions students in Wisconsin the opportunity to explore healthcare delivery and public health in medically underserved areas and learn from students in other disciplines.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Mar 29, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Application Deadline: Mar 29, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System