Rural Health
Funding by Type: Scholarships

Illinois Dental, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health/Social Work Scholarships for Rural Residents
Spring semester 2025 scholarships for rural residents from Illinois that are attending dental school, pharmacy school, or a graduate level social work/behavioral health program and intend to practice in a rural setting after graduation.

American Indian Medical Scholarship (AIMS)
Scholarships for students of American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian descent that are pursuing careers in nursing, healthcare, and health education. The scholarship is designed to assist students who plan to work on reservations or in hospitals that serve Native populations with the goal of improving healthcare within those communities.

University of Nebraska 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.

NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarships
Scholarships for students residing in rural areas who are currently enrolled in a master's level counseling program and are committed to practicing in rural communities after graduation.

Mississippi Rural Physicians Scholarship Program
Scholarship for rural medical school students in Mississippi who agree to practice in underserved rural areas of Mississippi upon completion of their degree.

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Scholarships for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, native healthcare, and the environment.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Medical Scholarship Program
Scholarships for health professions students in Alabama. The scholarships serve to improve access to quality, affordable healthcare for all people in Alabama, particularly in rural and underserved areas that experience health disparities.

Doctors for Maine's Future Scholarship
Scholarships for eligible medical students who enroll in a qualifying Maine-based medical school.

Minnesota Community Health Worker Certificate Scholarship
Scholarships that cover tuition and some related costs for up to one year of a Community Health Worker (CHW) certificate program in Minnesota.

Native American Fitness Instructor Certification Courses
Courses for native fitness instructors to take Native American Fitness Council courses that lead to certification.