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Application & Program Guidance PDF
Deadline May 10, 2018
2018 NHSC Scholarship Program
Accepting applications through
Thursday, May 10, 7:30 p.m. ETToday, the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) released the 2018 Application and Program Guidance for the NHSC Scholarship Program.
The NHSC Scholarship Program awards funds to health profession students pursuing careers as primary care providers in exchange for their commitment to serve in high-need, underserved communities. Scholarship support includes tax-free payment of tuition, required fees, other reasonable educational costs, and a taxable monthly living stipend.
After completion of graduation/training, recipients fulfill their service commitment at one of more than 16,000 NHSC-approved sites throughout the nation and its territories. Each scholar serves for a minimum of two years and receives one year of financial support (up to four years) for each year of service at an NHSC site.
Eligibility
To be eligible for a scholarship, all applicants must:
1. Be a U.S. Citizen (either U.S. born or naturalized) or U.S. National
2. Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a full-time student
3. Be attending or accepted to attend an accredited school
4. Be located in a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
5. Be eligible for federal employment
6. Not have an existing service obligation
7. Submit a complete application
Application Help
Learn more about the National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program and application process.
NHSC Scholarship Application Webinar
Thursday, April 12, 3-4:30 PM ET
Webinar Link
Dial-in: 1-888-469-1602
Passcode: 8126706NHSC Scholarship Application Q & A Session
Thursday, April 26, 3-4:30 PM ET
Web Link
Dial-in: 1-888-469-1602
Passcode: 8126706
Have Questions?
Call 1-800-221-9393
(TTY: 1-877-897-9910)
Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm ET
(Except Federal Holidays)
