Rural Health Funding & Opportunities: Scholarships

Wisconsin Health Services Scholarship Program
Scholarships for specific health professions students in Wisconsin who agree to work in a health shortage area after completion of their academic programs.

Geographic coverage: Wisconsin
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Sponsor: State of Wisconsin Higher Educational Aids Board

Illinois Dental, Pharmacy, and Behavioral Health/Social Work Scholarships for Rural Residents Inactive
Spring semester 2025 scholarships for rural residents from Illinois that are attending dental school, pharmacy 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 18, 2024
Sponsor: Illinois Rural Health Association

Colorado Health Service Corps Scholarship Program for Addiction Counselors Inactive
Scholarships for Addiction Counselor training in exchange for a service commitment in a Health Professional Shortage Area of Colorado.

Geographic coverage: Colorado
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2024
Sponsor: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

Vet Center 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: Sep 30, 2024
Sponsor: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Future Clinicians Scholarship Program Inactive
Scholarships for underrepresented health professions students who are engaging in self-led community service and research, are developing critical professional skills, and are interested in working to address health disparities in medically underserved communities.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Sep 9, 2024
Sponsors: National Medical Fellowships, United Health Group

New Mexico Health Service Corps Stipend Program Inactive
Provides a stipend to eligible health professionals during their last two years of training or residency in return for a service obligation of a minimum of 2 years in an underserved area of New Mexico.

Geographic coverage: New Mexico
Application Deadline: Sep 6, 2024
Sponsor: New Mexico Office of Primary Care & Rural Health

Kentucky Rural Nursing Scholarship Inactive
Scholarships for pre-licensure students, ADN or BSN, or licensed nurses furthering their education who are enrolled in an accredited School of Nursing located in Kentucky.

Geographic coverage: Kentucky
Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2024
Sponsor: Kentucky Nurses Association

Wellness Coach Scholarship Program (WCSP) Inactive
Scholarships for students in associate or bachelor's degree programs that qualify them for Wellness Coach Certification in exchange for a 12 month service obligation providing services in California. Rural and tribal service settings are included.

Geographic coverage: California
Application Deadline: Aug 16, 2024
Sponsor: California Department of Health Care Access and Information

Berkeley Public Health Online Rural Health Innovation Program Inactive
Scholarships for public health leaders working in rural communities to attend the online MPH program at Berkeley and participate in a rural health curricula cohort.

Geographic coverage: Nationwide
Application Deadline: Aug 8, 2024
Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health

Nurturing Hope Scholarship for Aspiring Mental Health Professionals in Washington Inactive
Scholarship to support aspiring mental health professionals with lived experience in Washington.

Geographic coverage: Washington
Application Deadline: Aug 1, 2024
Sponsors: Anchor Point Counseling PLLC, Bold.org

Rural Health Funding by Type: Scholarships

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Funding by Type: Scholarships