Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Physicians

North Carolina Science Enrichment Preparation Program Inactive
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: Mar 8, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Careers Access Program

Washington Health Corps Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington.

Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: Washington Student Achievement Council

California Huwighurruk Tribal Health Postbaccalaureate Program Inactive
A postbaccalaureate pathway program for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students in California who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
Sponsors: Cal Poly Humboldt, UC Davis School of Medicine

Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care (PPP) Program Course and Scholarships Inactive
An educational program for primary care providers serving low-income and underserved communities. The program trains clinicians to diagnose and treat mental health conditions they see every day in practice. Providers working in rural and tribal communities are encouraged to apply.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
Sponsors: The REACH Institute, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Regional Campuses

Community Health Impact Lab Micro Grants Program Inactive
Grants to support physician-led projects designed to improve health outcomes at the community level. The program funds innovative, community-centered projects that address a broad range of health-related challenges faced by populations with limited access to care.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Mar 1, 2026
Sponsor: American Medical Association

West Virginia Health Sciences Service Program Inactive
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, 2026
Sponsor: College Foundation for West Virginia

Indian Health Service Health Professions Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students enrolled in specific health professions degree programs.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Indian Health Service Pre-Graduate Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students to enroll in courses leading to a bachelor's degree in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-nursing, and other subjects needed by the Indian health programs.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Montana State Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who agree to practice in Health Professional Shortage Areas of Montana.

Geographic coverage: Montana
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Primary Care Office

North Dakota Federal Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of North Dakota.

Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsor: North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Physicians

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Funding by Topic: Physicians