NHSC Scholarship Program

About this scholarship

The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program is a federal service scholarship for students training for eligible primary care health professions. The official NHSC overview states that scholars receive support for full-time enrollment in an eligible degree or training program, including payment of tuition and eligible fees, an annual payment for other reasonable educational costs, and monthly stipends while in school. The award is recorded as full funding because it can cover the major direct educational costs and living stipend during supported school years, although the exact value varies by school, program, and period of support. In exchange, scholars commit to serve in Health Professional Shortage Areas at NHSC-approved sites after training. Eligible disciplines include physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, and physician assistant tracks. The 2026 application cycle closed April 16, 2026, so apply_url is null until the next application opens; students should use the official NHSC pages to monitor the next cycle.

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student in an eligible primary care discipline
• Attend an accredited school or program in the United States, D.C., or a U.S. territory
• Have classes begin by the date stated in the application guidance for the cycle
• Be eligible for federal employment if a placement requires it
• Not have a conflicting existing service obligation
• Commit to full-time primary care service at an NHSC-approved site in a Health Professional Shortage Area