National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
Up to four years of tuition, fees, and other costs, plus a stipend; requires two to four years at an approved HPSA site.
About National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program
NHSC funds primary-care training with the goal of placing clinicians in medically underserved communities.
You must be full-time in an approved health degree at an accredited U.S. school and meet citizenship/residency, future licensure, and federal-debt requirements. The annual guidance defines eligible professions; not every health or medical degree qualifies. The FY2026 application is closed; its deadline was April 16, 2026, so watch for the next cycle rather than assuming it is open.
Read the full cohort Application and Program Guidance before applying, calculate the service obligation the contract would create, and confirm eligible professions and sites. Applications go through My BHW; awards are competitive, not automatic. While studying, maintain full-time status and records. After graduation, obtain licensure and begin service within the contract timeline.
Who it serves and what it can cover: Up to four years of tuition, fees, and other costs, plus a stipend; requires two to four years at an approved HPSA site.
How to apply or get help: Read the full cohort Application and Program Guidance before applying, calculate the service obligation the contract would create, and confirm eligible professions and sites. Applications go through My BHW; awards are competitive, not automatic. While studying, maintain full-time status and records. After graduation, obtain licensure and begin service within the contract timeline. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
Public student financial-aid program