Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Physicians

Faculty Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment for individuals from economically or geographically vulnerable backgrounds who agree to serve as faculty at eligible health professions schools for a minimum of 2 years.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 21, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Oklahoma Rural Health Awards Inactive
Annual awards for outstanding rural health advocates, rural health leaders, rural health educators, and rural practitioners in Oklahoma.

Geographic coverage: Oklahoma
Application Deadline: Jul 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rural Health Association of Oklahoma

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program Inactive
Grants to expand access to healthcare in rural areas by developing new sustainable rural residency programs, including rural track programs (RTPs). The program will provide start-up funding to create accredited rural residency programs in a qualifying medical specialty.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide and U.S. territories
Application Deadline: Jul 8, 2026
Sponsors: Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Hawaii Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program (HELP) Inactive
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
Application Deadline: Jul 5, 2026
Sponsor: Hawaii and Pacific Basin Area Health Education Centers

New Mexico Medical Loan for Service Program Inactive
Forgivable loans for medical students who agree to practice in a healthcare shortage area of New Mexico upon completion of their education.

Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Jul 1, 2026
Sponsor: New Mexico Higher Education Department

Illinois Podiatric Medicine Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for podiatric physician students who agree to practice in a shortage area of Illinois upon graduation.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Center for Rural Health

Illinois Veterans' Home Medical Provider Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain medical professionals to pursue or continue careers at veterans' homes in Illinois.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Maryland AHEC Scholars Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for certain health professions students in Maryland that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and healthcare shortage communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Geographic coverage: Maryland
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsor: Maryland Area Health Education Center

New Hampshire J-1 Visa Waiver Program Inactive
Offers a J-1 Visa waiver to foreign physicians who commit to serving for 3 years in an eligible area of New Hampshire, allowing them to remain in the United States.

Geographic coverage: New Hampshire
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, New Hampshire Rural Health & Primary Care

Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment for eligible clinicians who provide pediatric medical subspecialty, pediatric surgical specialty, or child and adolescent behavioral healthcare including substance use disorder prevention and treatment services. In exchange for loan repayment, participants agree to 3 years of full-time service at an approved site.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026
Sponsors: Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Rural Health Funding by Topic: Physicians

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Funding by Topic: Physicians