Scholarships, Loans, and Loan Repayment for Rural Health Professions – Funding & Opportunities

Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program Inactive
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
Application Deadline: Mar 12, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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

Indian Health Service Health Professions Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate- and graduate-level students enrolled in specific health professions degree programs.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Indian Health Service Pre-Graduate Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students to enroll in courses leading to a bachelor's degree in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-nursing, and other subjects needed by the Indian health programs.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Indian Health Service Preparatory Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students who are enrolled in pre-professional programs.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 28, 2026
Sponsors: Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

National Center for Farmworker Health Bobbi Ryder Ag Worker Health Champion Award Inactive
Scholarships for individuals pursuing or continuing their career in healthcare, thus contributing to the development of the health center workforce and improving access to care for the agricultural worker population.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: National Center for Farmworker Health

VA Health Professional Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for specific behavioral/mental health professional students. Recipients agree to a 6 year service obligation at a Vet Center Readjustment Counseling Service site. Applicants from rural, tribal, and other underserved communities are encouraged.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) Inactive
Scholarships for health professions students in disciplines for which recruitment or retention is difficult, as determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. A minimum service obligation of 2 years is required.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

NBCC Foundation Rural Scholarships Inactive
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.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
Sponsor: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation

State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) Inactive
Grants to states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Territories to assist them in operating their own state educational loan repayment programs for primary care providers working in Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) within their state.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. Territories
Application Deadline: Jan 12, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, National Health Service Corps, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services