Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Scholarships

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training in exchange for a service commitment in an approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA).

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Apr 16, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Nurse Corps Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for nursing students in exchange for a minimum 2-year, full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent) at an eligible healthcare facility with a critical shortage of nurses.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Apr 9, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Virginia Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarship Programs Inactive
Virginia scholarship program for students enrolled in nursing education programs to become registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.

Geographic coverage: Virginia
Application Deadline: Apr 2, 2026
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Board of Directors Scholarship Inactive
Scholarship for full-time and part-time Alaska Native and Native American students interested in pursuing a career in a healthcare related field.

Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

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.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2026
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for Native Hawaiians entering various healthcare professions who agree to work for at least 2 years in a medically underserved, rural area in Hawaii.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
Sponsors: Health Resources and Services Administration, Papa Ola Lokahi, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

AlohaCare Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for AlohaCare members and people in their immediate families who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or social services.

Geographic coverage: Hawaii
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: AlohaCare Foundation

Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for individuals pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications in California and who agree to a service obligation in approved sites within the state.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Mar 16, 2026
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

David E. Knox Memorial Nursing Fellowship Inactive
Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing degrees with the intent to work in small Alaskan communities.

Geographic coverage: Alaska
Application Deadline: Mar 15, 2026
Sponsor: Alaska Community Foundation

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

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Mar 4, 2026
Sponsor: Morris K Udall and Stewart L Udall Foundation

Rural Health Funding by Type: Scholarships

Rural Health
Funding by Type: Scholarships