Veterans Affairs Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP)
This program, HPSP, provides 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.
Disciplines include:
- Nursing (CNA, LPN, LVN, ADN, BSN, and MSN)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) Mental Health
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Physician (MD/DO)
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)
- Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS)
- Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (DRT)
- Social Worker (MSW)
- Psychologist (Doctoral Degree)
- Pharmacist (Pharm.D)
- Pharmacy Technician
Applicants from rural, tribal, and other underserved communities are encouraged.
Applicants must be currently enrolled or be accepted for full-time enrollment in an accredited academic program that will qualify for employment in one of the professional fields associated with the scholarship program.
Scholarship recipients will receive:
- 100% of tuition and required fees
- $1,302 per month stipend
- A stipend to help cover books and supplies
Links to additional guidance and the application process are available on the program website.
For complete information about funding programs, including your
application status, please contact funders directly. Summaries are provided
for your convenience only. RHIhub does not take part in application processes
or monitor application status.