Wednesday, March 27, 2013

National Health Service Corps Scholarship

     Scholarship

The 2013 NHSC Scholarship Program application cycle is now open through Tuesday, May 14, 2013. The NHSC Scholarship Program (SP) awards scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in primary care such as medicine, dentistry, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife and physician's assistant. In return, students commit to serving for two to four years, upon graduation and completion of training.

Eligibility:
-U.S Citizen or U.S National
-Full Time student at accredited school
-Pursuing deree in a NHSC-eligible discipline (Medicine, Dentistry, Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife and Physican Assistant)

Services
-Tax free payment of tuition, fees and other educational cost and monthly living stipend (taxable)
-Assistance finding a job at high-need, NHSC approved site
-Access to educaitonal, training and networking opportunities
-Become part of a community of providers with a shared desire to serve patients with limited access to health care

Application Deadline: May 14, 2013
All Awards Made: September 30, 2013

Application can be found here.

National Health Service Corps Scholarship