Rural Health
Funding by Type: Educational Opportunities and Fellowships
Summaries of funding programs are provided by RHIhub for your convenience. Please contact the funder directly for the most complete and current information.
Mississippi Rural Medical & Science Scholars Program
A summer program to expose Mississippi high school students to the day-to-day practice of medicine and sciences in rural areas and the academic requirements necessary to become a physician or other healthcare professional.
A summer program to expose Mississippi high school students to the day-to-day practice of medicine and sciences in rural areas and the academic requirements necessary to become a physician or other healthcare professional.
Geographic coverage: Mississippi
Application Deadline: Apr 13, 2026
Sponsor: Mississippi State University Extension Service
Application Deadline: Apr 13, 2026
Sponsor: Mississippi State University Extension Service
Collaborating to Address Intimate Partner Violence in Rural Areas
A 4-session learning collaborative for health centers, primary care associations, and other collaborating partners, focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural communities.
A 4-session learning collaborative for health centers, primary care associations, and other collaborating partners, focused on intimate partner violence (IPV) in rural communities.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
Sponsors: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Futures Without Violence, Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, National Center for Farmworker Health
Application Deadline: Apr 15, 2026
Sponsors: Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Futures Without Violence, Health Partners on IPV + Exploitation, National Center for Farmworker Health
MedQuest
Health career exploration camps for Oregon high school students interested in rural healthcare careers.
Health career exploration camps for Oregon high school students interested in rural healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: Oregon
Application Deadline: Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
Application Deadline: Apr 20, 2026
Sponsor: Oregon Area Health Education Centers
NRHA Rural Hospital HR Certification Program
A hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.
A hospital leadership and certification program for rural hospital human resource professionals.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Application Deadline: Apr 23, 2026
Sponsor: National Rural Health Association
Rural Collaborative Opportunities for Occupational Learning in Health (R-COOL-Health) Scrubs Academy
Residential camps for North Dakota students who have completed grades 6-11 and who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers.
Residential camps for North Dakota students who have completed grades 6-11 and who are interested in pursuing healthcare careers.
Geographic coverage: North Dakota
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health
Michigan Rural EMS Leadership Academy
A 40-hour leadership program designed to prepare participants to lead and manage rural EMS agencies.
A 40-hour leadership program designed to prepare participants to lead and manage rural EMS agencies.
Geographic coverage: Michigan
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Center for Rural Health
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Michigan Center for Rural Health
Nmryaqs: Post-Baccalaureate Pathway for Enrolled Tribal Members
A 10-month program at Washington State University that supports the successful recruitment, training, retention, and graduation of medical students who are enrolled Tribal members.
A 10-month program at Washington State University that supports the successful recruitment, training, retention, and graduation of medical students who are enrolled Tribal members.
Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
Sponsor: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Alaska Indigenous Research Program and Scholarship
A series of 3 1-week courses that provide Indigenous-centered health research education and training for students, researchers, and health professionals working in tribal health.
A series of 3 1-week courses that provide Indigenous-centered health research education and training for students, researchers, and health professionals working in tribal health.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 2, 2026
Sponsors: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Pacific University
Application Deadline: May 2, 2026
Sponsors: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Alaska Pacific University
Wy'east Medicine Pathway Program
A 10-month educational program in Portland, Oregon for American Indian and Alaska Native post-baccalaureate students who were not accepted to medical school or did not get a qualifying MCAT score. Upon successful completion of the program, participants can gain guaranteed or conditional acceptance into Oregon Health and Science University.
A 10-month educational program in Portland, Oregon for American Indian and Alaska Native post-baccalaureate students who were not accepted to medical school or did not get a qualifying MCAT score. Upon successful completion of the program, participants can gain guaranteed or conditional acceptance into Oregon Health and Science University.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Native American Center of Excellence
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
Sponsor: Northwest Native American Center of Excellence
MD Anderson Cancer Center Tobacco Treatment Training Program
Training for individuals interested in becoming credentialed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist as part of the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Program. Includes a scholarship opportunity for professionals in rural health centers in Texas or Veterans Affairs nationally.
Training for individuals interested in becoming credentialed as a Tobacco Treatment Specialist as part of the Council for Tobacco Treatment Training Program. Includes a scholarship opportunity for professionals in rural health centers in Texas or Veterans Affairs nationally.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Sponsor: MD Anderson Cancer Center
Application Deadline: May 11, 2026
Sponsor: MD Anderson Cancer Center