https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/financial-aid-for-health-careers Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Financial aid for health career education - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4636 Scholarships for Addiction Counselor training in exchange for a service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4636 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:29:25 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/680 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 -- Health Resources and Services Administration, Papa Ola Lokahi, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/680 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:55:06 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3477 Loan repayment for primary care clinicians who serve patients in underserved areas of Oregon regardless of their source of coverage or ability to pay. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3477 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:21:04 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6245 Loan repayment assistance for specific behavioral health providers in exchange for 3 years of service in a rural or underserved community in Oregon. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6245 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:53:03 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1228 Virginia scholarship program for students enrolled in nursing education programs to become registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health: Office of Health Equity https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1228 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:29:02 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5783 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 -- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5783 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:14:56 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3522 Loan repayment assistance for individuals in specific health professions. In exchange, participants agree to practice in a high-need community of Iowa. Geographic coverage: Iowa -- Iowa Department of Education https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3522 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:11:52 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1777 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1777 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:56:59 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6487 Scholarship funding for skilled scholars entering high-demand programs including healthcare in South Dakota technical colleges. Geographic coverage: South Dakota -- Build Dakota Scholarship Fund https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6487 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:46:34 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5046 Loan repayment assistance for dentists and dental hygienists in Colorado who agree to serve a certain number of underserved patients each month. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5046 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:38:32 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5709 A loan repayment program to support licensed community mental health programs in New York in the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychiatric physician assistants, especially in shortage areas of the state. Geographic coverage: New York -- New York State Department of Health, New York State Office of Mental Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5709 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:45:16 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3781 Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, physician assistants, medical residents specializing in primary care, nurses, and nursing support staff who agree to practice in an underserved area of Maryland. Geographic coverage: Maryland -- Maryland Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3781 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:14:35 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6149 Grants to eligible healthcare employers in rural West Virginia to provide loan repayment assistance to primary care health professionals who agree to practice in underserved areas. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia State Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6149 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:25:36 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3094 Scholarships for AlohaCare members and people in their immediate families who are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare or social services. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- AlohaCare Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3094 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:35:09 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3202 Scholarships for students pursuing registered nursing degrees with the intent to work in small Alaskan communities. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Community Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3202 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:32:51 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3526 Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of West Virginia. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia State Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3526 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:40:30 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3089 Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students seeking certificate, undergraduate, and graduate studies at tribal colleges and universities and nonprofit, accredited schools in the United States. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Indian College Fund https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3089 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:57:03 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6373 Fellowships to help Native students achieve their educational goals leading to careers in agriculture. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Native Agriculture Education Fellowship Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6373 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:40:24 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4675 Loan repayment assistance for medical, nursing, and behavioral/mental health clinicians with specific training and credentials to provide evidence-based substance use disorder treatment in rural communities designated as Health Professional Shortage Areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4675 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:24:15 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4544 Loan repayment assistance for eligible clinicians who agree to serve in an approved SUD treatment facility. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4544 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:49:56 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/312 Loan repayment assistance for eligible primary healthcare professionals who agree to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/312 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:35:46 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6002 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in Hawaii in return for at least 2 years of service in rural and other medically underserved areas of the state. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6002 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:54:50 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2752 Loans and/or recommendations for University of Illinois Medical School students wishing to specialize in family practice or another primary healthcare field and who agree to practice in an approved rural community in Illinois. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois State Medical Society https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2752 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:53:47 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5640 Loan repayment assistance for qualified mental health and substance use professionals who agree to practice in rural areas in Illinois. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Student Assistance Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5640 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 16:14:00 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3490 Loan repayment assistance for Maryland residents who provide public service in Maryland, such as nurses, counselors, teachers, lawyers, therapists, and social workers that serve low-income, underserved, or underrepresented populations. Geographic coverage: Maryland -- Maryland Higher Education Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3490 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:34:36 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4165 Provides loan repayment assistance for certain mental health professionals practicing in mental health professional shortage areas of Texas. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4165 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:17:29 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3439 Stipend scholarships for medical students to complete a rural rotation designed to teach future physicians about anesthesia in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Society of Anesthesiologists https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3439 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:45:56 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3523 Forgivable loans for students enrolled in an Alabama medical school who agree to practice primary care in a pre-approved community in Alabama upon graduation. Geographic coverage: Alabama -- State of Alabama https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3523 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:49:39 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3555 Offers a stipend to primary care physicians studying in Tennessee residency programs or physicians with Tennessee affiliations who are in out-of-state primary care residency programs. Recipients must agree to practice in a rural area of Tennessee. Geographic coverage: Tennessee -- Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3555 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:42:12 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2617 Travel reimbursement to support health professions students participating in clinical rotations at rural sites in Montana. Geographic coverage: Montana -- Western Montana Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2617 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:48:17 -0600