Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Nurses
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
David W. and Sandra L.R. Boyes Physician Education Scholarship
Inactive
Scholarship for health professionals and specialists working on continuing education in the field of gerontology. Special consideration is given to applicants who currently practice or plan to practice in rural Virginia or southern Appalachian areas.
Scholarship for health professionals and specialists working on continuing education in the field of gerontology. Special consideration is given to applicants who currently practice or plan to practice in rural Virginia or southern Appalachian areas.
Geographic coverage: Rural Virginia and Southern Appalachia
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Bedford Community Health Foundation
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: Bedford Community Health Foundation
West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), LPN teaching certificate, masters, and doctoral nursing students who agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia.
Scholarships for licensed practical nurse (LPN), registered nurse (RN), LPN teaching certificate, masters, and doctoral nursing students who agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Application Deadline: Jun 1, 2026
Sponsor: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Illinois Nursing Education Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for Illinois residents pursuing nursing degrees who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Awardees must practice in the state upon graduation.
Scholarships for Illinois residents pursuing nursing degrees who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Awardees must practice in the state upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsors: Illinois Center for Rural Health, Illinois Department of Public Health
Application Deadline: May 31, 2026
Sponsors: Illinois Center for Rural Health, Illinois Department of Public Health
Healthcare Worker Loan Relief Program of the Commonwealth
Inactive
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky.
Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Application Deadline: May 29, 2026
Sponsor: University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health
Illinois Rural Nurse Practitioner Scholarship Program
Inactive
Scholarships for registered nurses seeking to become a nurse practitioner in a rural area in Illinois.
Scholarships for registered nurses seeking to become a nurse practitioner in a rural area in Illinois.
Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society
Kansas Nursing Service Scholarship
Inactive
Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing or licensed practical nursing degrees who agree to serve at a medical facility in Kansas upon graduation.
Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing or licensed practical nursing degrees who agree to serve at a medical facility in Kansas upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Board of Regents
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Board of Regents
Tennessee Hospital Association Nurse Preceptor Incentive
Inactive
Monetary incentive for qualified nurses serving as student preceptors.
Monetary incentive for qualified nurses serving as student preceptors.
Geographic coverage: Tennessee
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Hospital Association
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Tennessee Hospital Association
Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education: Mental Health (FRAME mh)
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for mental health professionals in Florida working in an eligible practice location within a Mental Health Health Professional Shortage Area or at a Rural Hospital certified by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. FRAME Awardees are required to provide 25 hours of volunteer service annually in an approved clinic or community service project.
Loan repayment assistance for mental health professionals in Florida working in an eligible practice location within a Mental Health Health Professional Shortage Area or at a Rural Hospital certified by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. FRAME Awardees are required to provide 25 hours of volunteer service annually in an approved clinic or community service project.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Health
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Health
Florida Reimbursement Assistance for Medical Education: Primary Care (FRAME pc)
Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for primary care professionals in Florida working in an eligible practice location within a Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designated by or at a Rural Hospital certified by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. FRAME Awardees are required to provide 25 hours of volunteer service annually in an approved clinic or community service project.
Loan repayment assistance for primary care professionals in Florida working in an eligible practice location within a Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designated by or at a Rural Hospital certified by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. FRAME Awardees are required to provide 25 hours of volunteer service annually in an approved clinic or community service project.
Geographic coverage: Florida
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Health
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Florida Health
Kansas Nurses Foundation: Frank J. and Christine R. Bouska Family Scholarship
Inactive
Scholarship for individuals from western Kansas who are pursuing certain nursing specialties and intend to practice for at least one year in a rural area of Kansas after graduation.
Scholarship for individuals from western Kansas who are pursuing certain nursing specialties and intend to practice for at least one year in a rural area of Kansas after graduation.
Geographic coverage: Kansas
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Nurses Foundation
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: Kansas Nurses Foundation

