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.
Court-Led Collaborations to Address Substance Use and Mental Health Needs in Adams County, Ohio
Inactive
A peer exchange opportunity for teams from 5 rural communities to participate in a structured, 2-day meeting to learn about court-led collaborations in response to behavioral health and substance use in Adams County, Ohio.
A peer exchange opportunity for teams from 5 rural communities to participate in a structured, 2-day meeting to learn about court-led collaborations in response to behavioral health and substance use in Adams County, Ohio.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Institute for Intergovernmental Research, State Justice Institute
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsors: Institute for Intergovernmental Research, State Justice Institute
Horizon Build Dakota Scholarships
Inactive
Scholarship funding for skilled scholars entering high-demand programs including healthcare in South Dakota technical colleges.
Scholarship funding for skilled scholars entering high-demand programs including healthcare in South Dakota technical colleges.
Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Build Dakota Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Build Dakota Scholarship Fund
Mayo Clinic Native American Pathway Summer Program
Inactive
A 5-week virtual summer program designed to prepare American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate students for health careers.
A 5-week virtual summer program designed to prepare American Indian/Alaska Native undergraduate students for health careers.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
AI/AN Medical School Pre-Admission Workshop
Inactive
A workshop and mentoring program designed to assist American Indian and Alaska Native students who are preparing to apply to medical school.
A workshop and mentoring program designed to assist American Indian and Alaska Native students who are preparing to apply to medical school.
Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 30, 2026
Sponsors: Association of American Indian Physicians, Four Corners Alliance
Application Deadline: Mar 30, 2026
Sponsors: Association of American Indian Physicians, Four Corners Alliance
Wisconsin AHEC Community Health Immersion
Inactive
A multi-day program designed to give health professions students in Wisconsin the opportunity to explore healthcare delivery and public health in medically underserved areas and learn from students in other disciplines.
A multi-day program designed to give health professions students in Wisconsin the opportunity to explore healthcare delivery and public health in medically underserved areas and learn from students in other disciplines.
Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Application Deadline: Mar 29, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Application Deadline: Mar 29, 2026
Sponsor: Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System
Georgia Maternal Health Observership Summer Experience
Inactive
A six-week obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) shadowing opportunity for Georgia medical students interested in OBGYN practice in rural, medically underserved communities.
A six-week obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) shadowing opportunity for Georgia medical students interested in OBGYN practice in rural, medically underserved communities.
Geographic coverage: Georgia
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center
Application Deadline: Mar 26, 2026
Sponsor: Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center
Montana AHEC MedStart Summer Camp
Inactive
A health career exploration summer camp for high school students in Montana who are current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Scholarships are available for students who come from underserved backgrounds, low-income families, rural areas, or first generation college students.
A health career exploration summer camp for high school students in Montana who are current sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Scholarships are available for students who come from underserved backgrounds, low-income families, rural areas, or first generation college students.
Geographic coverage: Montana
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: Montana Area Health Education Center
Application Deadline: Mar 13, 2026
Sponsor: Montana Area Health Education Center
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.
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
Application Deadline: Mar 8, 2026
Sponsor: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Health Careers Access Program
South Carolina Summer Fellowship
Inactive
A summer fellowship program for students who are interested in working to improve health outcomes in rural South Carolina.
A summer fellowship program for students who are interested in working to improve health outcomes in rural South Carolina.
Geographic coverage: South Carolina
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare
Application Deadline: Mar 6, 2026
Sponsor: South Carolina Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare
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.
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
Application Deadline: Mar 2, 2026
Sponsors: Cal Poly Humboldt, UC Davis School of Medicine