Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Scholarships for health careers

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: Dec 31, 2023
Sponsor: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Foundation

Dakota Corps Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for South Dakota students who plan to remain in the state upon completion of their education, including students who are pursuing careers as registered nurses.

Geographic coverage: South Dakota
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
Sponsor: South Dakota Board of Regents

Indiana Rural Health Baccalaureate/Medical Degree Scholarship Program Inactive
Full, in-state undergraduate tuition scholarships for students with an interest in primary care medicine in rural Indiana to attend Indiana State University with the expectation of attending Indiana University School of Medicine after graduation.

Geographic coverage: Indiana
Application Deadline: Dec 15, 2023
Sponsors: Indiana State University, Indiana University School of Medicine

University of Nebraska Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) Inactive
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
Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2023
Sponsors: University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Illinois Dental and Behavioral Health/Social Work Scholarships for Rural Residents Inactive
Spring semester 2024 scholarships for rural residents from Illinois that are attending dental school or a graduate level social work/behavioral health program and intend to practice in a rural setting after graduation.

Geographic coverage: Illinois
Application Deadline: Nov 27, 2023
Sponsor: Illinois Rural Health Association

California Advanced Practice Healthcare Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for California residents who are enrolled in advanced practice healthcare programs and are willing to work in a medically underserved area of California after graduation.