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/3518 Loan repayment assistance for primary care practitioners who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Tennessee. Geographic coverage: Tennessee -- Tennessee Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3518 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:18:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3090 Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area or Health Resource Shortage Area of Ohio. Geographic coverage: Ohio -- Ohio Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3090 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:13:23 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/373 Loan repayment for undergraduate and graduate health professional educational loans in return for full-time clinical service in Indian Health Service programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/373 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:22:43 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4106 Financial support for individuals serving tribal communities who are interested in attending the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health Summer or Winter Institute courses at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Center for Indigenous Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4106 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:11:47 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6768 Scholarship established to reduce the financial burden of medical education while encouraging the next generation of physicians to serve rural communities. Through financial support and mentorship opportunities, the scholarship seeks to attract, develop, and retain medical students who demonstrate a commitment to providing healthcare in communities throughout northwest Missouri and the broader Mosaic Life Care Foundation service area. Geographic coverage: The Mosaic Life Care Foundation service area, which includes counties in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. -- Mosaic Life Care Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6768 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3355 Scholarships for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students pursuing careers related to tribal public policy, native healthcare, and the environment. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Morris K Udall and Stewart L Udall Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3355 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:48:59 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5823 Loan repayment for mental health professionals who agree to deliver therapy or counseling services in underserved areas of West Virginia. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- College Foundation of West Virginia, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5823 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:23:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3527 Loan repayment assistance for specific health professions students who agree to practice in an underserved area of West Virginia upon graduation. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- College Foundation of West Virginia, West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3527 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:13:07 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4511 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. Geographic coverage: Nebraska -- University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4511 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:09:27 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6041 Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses practicing direct care in rural and Medically Underserved Areas in Idaho. Geographic coverage: Idaho -- Idaho Bureau of Healthcare Access, Idaho Bureau of Rural Health and Primary Care, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6041 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:45:27 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5373 Spring semester 2027 scholarships for rural residents from Illinois who 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. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5373 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:31:10 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4452 Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to serve in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Hawaii. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4452 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:05:07 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3266 Loan repayment assistance for licensed practical nurses and registered nurses working in shortage areas of Vermont. Geographic coverage: Vermont -- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3266 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:40:44 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3265 Loan repayment assistance for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists serving in designated shortage areas or documented special need areas in the state of Vermont. Geographic coverage: Vermont -- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3265 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:22:14 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6666 Scholarships for eligible associate degrees, certificates, and apprenticeships at eligible community colleges, technical colleges, and approved apprenticeship sponsors in Washington. Students from rural communities may receive supplemental scholarships. There are many approved health and healthcare-related educational programs, such as dental assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and practical nurse. Geographic coverage: Washington -- Washington State Opportunity Scholarship Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6666 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5679 Loan repayment for specific healthcare professionals who agree to practice in healthcare shortage areas in Kentucky. Geographic coverage: Kentucky -- University of Kentucky Center of Excellence in Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5679 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:31:43 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3264 Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives who agree to practice in a workforce shortage area of Vermont. Geographic coverage: Vermont -- University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine Office of Primary Care and AHEC Program https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3264 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:29:37 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6746 Funding for projects related to health, wellness, and health education in the Foundation's service area in Michigan. Geographic coverage: Specific counties in Michigan -- Physician Associates of MidMichigan Community Medical Foundation https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6746 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3679 Loan repayment assistance for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, dentists, dental hygienists, pharmacists, nurses, and mental health clinicians who agree to serve at an approved National Health Service Corps site in Wyoming. Geographic coverage: Wyoming -- Wyoming Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3679 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:50:09 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3189 Offers loan repayment for specific primary care, dentistry, and behavioral health professionals that have made a commitment to practice in healthcare shortage communities in Rhode Island. Geographic coverage: Rhode Island -- Rhode Island Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3189 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:13:13 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3490 Loan repayment assistance for individuals providing public service in eligible employment fields, serving low-income residents of Maryland. Geographic coverage: Maryland -- Maryland Higher Education Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3490 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:06:33 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1759 Loan forgiveness for resident physicians working in primary care, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry who agree to a continuous 36-month service contract to work in rural areas of Kansas. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- University of Kansas Medical Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/1759 Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:42:06 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6286 Loan repayment assistance for dental student loan debt in return for a commitment to practice in medically underserved, rural areas of Georgia. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6286 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:15:56 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6305 Loan repayment assistance for mental health and substance use professionals in return for practicing in a Mental Health Health Professional Shortage Area in an underserved area of Georgia. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6305 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:06:50 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6044 Loan repayment assistance for nurse faculty who commit to teaching full-time in a Georgia nursing program. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6044 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:49:04 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5352 Loan repayment assistance for physicians who agree to practice medicine full-time in medically underserved, rural areas of Georgia for at least 4 years. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5352 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:44:04 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4025 Loan repayment assistance for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who agree to practice full-time in a rural community in Georgia for at least 12 months. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4025 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:35:31 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4024 Loan repayment assistance for physician assistants who agree to practice full-time in medically underserved, rural areas of Georgia for at least 12 months. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4024 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:21:53 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3985 Loan repayment assistance for dental education student loan debt in return for a commitment to practice in a medically underserved, rural areas of Georgia for at least 12 months. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3985 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:13:36 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2912 Loan repayment assistance for physicians who agree to practice medicine in medically underserved, rural areas of Georgia for at least 12 months. Geographic coverage: Georgia -- Georgia Board of Health Care Workforce https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2912 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:28:29 -0500