Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Physician assistants
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Rhode Island Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
Offers loan repayment for specific primary care, dentistry, and behavioral health professionals that have made a commitment to practice in healthcare shortage communities in Rhode Island.
Offers loan repayment for specific primary care, dentistry, and behavioral health professionals that have made a commitment to practice in healthcare shortage communities in Rhode Island.
Geographic coverage: Rhode Island
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rhode Island Department of Health
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rhode Island Department of Health
Delaware State Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Delaware for a minimum of 2 years.
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in an approved area of Delaware for a minimum of 2 years.
Geographic coverage: Delaware
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sponsor: Delaware Health Care Commission
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sponsor: Delaware Health Care Commission
University of Nebraska at Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP)
Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high school seniors from rural Nebraska who wish to practice in rural Nebraska following the completion of specific health professions educational programs.
Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high school seniors from rural Nebraska who wish to practice in rural Nebraska following the completion of specific health professions educational programs.
Geographic coverage: Nebraska
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sponsors: University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2026
Sponsors: University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Virginia AHEC Scholars Program
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: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
Application Deadline: Jan 6, 2027
Sponsor: Virginia Health Workforce Development Authority
West Virginia Health Sciences Loan Repayment Program
Loan repayment assistance for specific health professions students who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.
Loan repayment assistance for specific health professions students who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation.
Geographic coverage: West Virginia
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Sponsors: College Foundation of West Virginia, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2027
Sponsors: College Foundation of West Virginia, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
3RNET Recruitment and Retention Assistance
Helps health professionals find jobs in rural areas and assists employers in recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas.
Helps health professionals find jobs in rural areas and assists employers in recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: 3RNET
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: 3RNET
Alabama AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Alabama 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 certain health professions students in Alabama that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Alabama
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Alabama AHEC Network
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Alabama AHEC Network
Alaska Health Care Professionals Workforce Enhancement Program (HWEP)
Direct incentive payments and loan repayment assistance for a wide range of healthcare professionals in exchange for working in an approved area in Alaska.
Direct incentive payments and loan repayment assistance for a wide range of healthcare professionals in exchange for working in an approved area in Alaska.
Geographic coverage: Alaska
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Alaska Department of Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Alaska Department of Health
Arkansas AHEC Scholars Program
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Arkansas that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Arkansas that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals.
Geographic coverage: Arkansas
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Campuses
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Campuses
Aspirus Health Rural Visiting Medical Residents and Fellows
An opportunity for visiting medical residents and fellows to complete a rotation in a rural setting with a nonprofit, community-directed health system that serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
An opportunity for visiting medical residents and fellows to complete a rotation in a rural setting with a nonprofit, community-directed health system that serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Aspirus Health
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: Aspirus Health