Indian Health Service Scholarship Program

About this scholarship

The Indian Health Service Scholarship Program supports American Indian and Alaska Native students preparing for health professions careers. The official IHS scholarship page explains that the program provides financial support in exchange for a minimum two-year service commitment within an Indian health program in the scholar's chosen health professional discipline. IHS states that the program has supported nearly 7,000 American Indian and Alaska Native students since 1978 and is intended to expand access to care in medically underserved tribal communities. The award is recorded as full funding because it is a federal service scholarship covering eligible educational costs, but the exact annual value varies by student, school, degree, and scholarship type, so amount_value is null. For the 2026-2027 academic year, IHS announced that eligible students were encouraged to apply by February 28, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Applicants should use the official scholarship portal and current eligible degree list for each cycle.

Eligibility

• Be an American Indian or Alaska Native student meeting IHS scholarship citizenship and tribal documentation rules
• Pursue an eligible health profession degree or preparatory program listed for the application cycle
• Apply through the official IHS Scholarship Program process
• Submit required academic, personal, and supporting documentation by the deadline
• Maintain eligibility while receiving scholarship support
• Commit to the required service period in an Indian health program after training