Many scholarship opportunities are available for those interested in pursuing a healthcare career
Medical School Scholarship Opportunities:
University of Utah Medical School
University of Washington:
M.D. scholarships
Other School of Medicine Scholarships:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program: awards scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in primary care. In return, students commit to serving for two to four years, upon graduation and completion of training. Students must pursue a degree in one of the following disciplines
- Medicine (MD or DO)
- Dentistry (DDS or DMD)
- Nurse practitioner
- Certified nurse-midwife
- Physician assistant
Nursing Program Scholarship Opportunities:
HRSA Nursing Scholarship Program
Idaho Education Incentive Loan Forgiveness Program (for students pursuing a program of study toward licensure by the Board of Nursing as a registered nurse) <>
Other Healthcare Career Scholarship Opportunities:
University of Washington:
Physician Assistant Program scholarships
Medical Technology Program scholarships
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program: awards scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in primary care. In return, students commit to serving for two to four years, upon graduation and completion of training. Students must pursue a degree in one of the following disciplines:
- Medicine (MD or DO)
- Dentistry (DDS or DMD)
- Nurse practitioner
- Certified nurse-midwife
- Physician assistant
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (listed by state)
General Scholarship opportunities for Idaho students:
Idaho State Board of Education: List of Idaho Scholarships
Scholarships.com: List of Idaho Scholarships
Online Education Database: List of Idaho Scholarships
Horatio Alger Lola and Duane Hagadone Idaho Scholarship Program
College Prowler: List of College Scholarships for Idaho
Loan Repayment/Loan Forgiveness Programs:
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program: offers primary care medical, dental, and mental and behavioral health providers the opportunity to have their student loans repaid for serving communities in need. Qualifying disciplines include:
- Primary Care Physician (MD or DO)
- Dentist (DDS or DMD)
- Primary Care Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)
- Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA)
- Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
- Health Service Psychologist (HSP)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Psychiatric Nurse Specialist (PNS)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
HRSA Nursing Education Loan Repayment Program
Idaho Rural Physicians Incentive Program
Federal Nurse/Health Occupation Loan Forgiveness Programs
Idaho Education Incentive Loan Forgiveness Program (for students pursuing a program of study toward licensure by the Board of Nursing as a registered nurse)
Loan repayments and scholarships are available at the NHSC
