Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Scholarships for health careers

Washington Career and Technical Scholarship and Rural Jobs Initiative (RJI) Inactive
Scholarships for eligible associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships at eligible community colleges, technical colleges, and approved apprenticeship sponsors in Washington. Students from rural communities may receive supplemental scholarships. There are many approved health and healthcare-related educational programs, such as dental assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and practical nurse.

California Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California students pursuing an associate degree in nursing in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

California Bachelor of Science Nursing Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in a bachelor of science in nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

California Licensed Vocational Nurse to Associate Degree Nursing Scholarship Program (LVN to ADN) Inactive
Scholarships for students enrolled in licensed vocational nurse to associate degree nursing program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

California Vocational Nurse Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in an accredited vocational nurse program in exchange for working in a Medically Underserved Area of California upon graduation.

Oklahoma 3+1 Program Inactive
A scholarship and accelerated degree program for undergraduate students in Oklahoma that have decided to become physicians, are interested in practicing primary care medicine in rural Oklahoma, and would like to accomplish this goal in a shorter amount of time than required in a traditional program.

Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors Inactive
Scholarships for addiction counselor training in exchange for a service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.

Health Care Scholars United Inactive
Scholarships for students currently pursuing a degree or certificate in a clinical health profession. Students seeking careers in rural health are a priority.

North Dakota Gero-STARR (Specialized Training to Advance Recruitment and Retention of Nurses in Acute and Long-term Care) Inactive
A competitive internal scholarship training program for University of North Dakota pre-licensure nursing students that provides specialized training in the application of the 4Ms framework of age-friendly care to improve care for older adults.

Kentucky Rural Nursing Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for pre-licensure students, associate degree in nursing (ADN) or bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), or licensed nurses furthering their education who are enrolled in an accredited school of nursing located in Kentucky.