https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/topics/nurses Rural Health & Human Services Funding by Topic: Nurses - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub 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/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/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/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/313 Loan repayment assistance for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, and nursing school faculty who agree to work at a Critical Shortage Facility or an eligible school of nursing. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/313 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:25:32 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6166 A program for health professions students in West Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: West Virginia -- West Virginia Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6166 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:11:51 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2205 Loan repayment assistance for primary care health professionals who agree to practice in a shortage area of Washington. Geographic coverage: Washington -- Washington Student Achievement Council https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2205 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:58:51 -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/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/2302 Helps health professionals find jobs in rural areas and assists employers in recruiting and retaining health professionals in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- 3RNET https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2302 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:04:45 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3129 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Nebraska. Geographic coverage: Nebraska -- Nebraska Office of Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3129 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:26:44 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2242 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals in exchange for working in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Alaska. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/2242 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:33:09 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4325 A distance learning opportunity available to rural nurses designed to increase knowledge base in prevention, identification, and assessment of diseases related to agricultural work exposures. A partial scholarship is available for nurses working in nonprofit organizations, Rural Health Clinics, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and educational institutions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AgriSafe Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4325 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:41:42 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5122 Direct incentive payments and loan repayment assistance for a wide range of healthcare professionals in exchange for working in an approved area in Alaska. Geographic coverage: Alaska -- Alaska Department of Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5122 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:47:51 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5226 A leadership and certification program for current Chief Nursing Officers of rural hospitals. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Center for Rural Health Leadership, National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5226 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:11:08 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5755 Loan repayment assistance for healthcare professionals who locate and practice in approved areas in Utah for at least 3 years. Geographic coverage: Utah -- Utah Office of Primary Care and Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/5755 Wed, 26 Nov 2025 08:51:47 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6295 Loan repayment assistance for nurses that have been working in Texas for at least one year. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6295 Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:27:46 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822 A tax credit for certain healthcare professionals who provide care in rural areas of New Mexico. Geographic coverage: New Mexico -- New Mexico Office of Primary Care & Rural Health https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3822 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:47:07 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3503 Loan repayment assistance for certain healthcare professionals who agree to work in approved areas of New Hampshire. Geographic coverage: New Hampshire -- New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Rural Health & Primary Care https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3503 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:44:28 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4459 Residency and fellowship placement assistance for health career students in Louisiana, with an emphasis on physicians committed to practicing primary care in a rural location in Louisiana following residency training. Geographic coverage: Louisiana -- Southeast Louisiana Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4459 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:38:17 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4233 An annual individual income tax credit of up to $6,000 for primary care preceptors in rural and frontier Colorado to offset the costs of their voluntary mentorship of students studying to work in rural areas. Geographic coverage: Colorado -- Colorado Rural Health Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4233 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:31:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3109 Offers state tort liability insurance to healthcare providers in Oklahoma who provide care to medically indigent persons at a free clinic, or specialty providers providing care as a result of a referral from a free clinic. Geographic coverage: Oklahoma -- Oklahoma Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Development https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3109 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:33:59 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6255 A leadership and certification program for current rural nurses. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- National Rural Health Association https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/6255 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:01:13 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3267 Loan repayment assistance for nursing personnel who agree to serve in areas of Florida where there are critical nursing shortages. Geographic coverage: Florida -- Florida Department of Education https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3267 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:35:27 -0600 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3524 Loan repayment assistance for certain medical professionals to pursue or continue careers at veterans' homes in Illinois. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Student Assistance Commission https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/3524 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:42:25 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4600 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in North Dakota that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: North Dakota -- North Dakota Area Health Education Center https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4600 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:19:10 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4475 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Oregon that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Oregon -- Oregon Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4475 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:16:34 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4476 A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Alabama that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Alabama -- Alabama AHEC Network https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4476 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:10:30 -0500 https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4481 A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Hawaii that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural communities, and networking with other students and professionals. Geographic coverage: Hawaii -- Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/funding/4481 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:21:56 -0500