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Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

undefined Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students?


The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are enrolled in health professions and nursing programs.

The programs makes funds available to schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, public health, chiropractic, allied health, graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice, and programs providing training of physician assistants.

The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are enrolled in health professions and nursing programs.

The programs makes funds available to schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, public health, chiropractic, allied health, graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice, and programs providing training of physician assistants.

undefined Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students?


In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. national, citizen or permanent resident who is a current or prospective student pursuing a degree in nursing or health care. You must also characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income.

undefined Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students?


To apply for this scholarship, contact the student financial aid office at the school where you are enrolled or intend to apply for admission.


For more information please visit the Bureau of Health Workforce website.