NHSC Scholarship Program
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship pays tuition, fees, and provides a living stipend for students pursuing primary care health careers in exchange for service in underserved communities.
Award Amount
$25,000–$50,000
per year
Deadline
April 30
application due
GPA Required
3.00
minimum
Field of Study
Healthcare
eligible majors
Eligibility Checker
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Requirements Checklist
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Scholarship Value Calculator
Annual Value
$50,000
per year
4-Year Total Value
$200,000
if renewed each year
Loan Interest Saved
$70,000
at 6.5% over 10 years
Pro tip: Every dollar in scholarship funding saves roughly $1.35 compared to borrowing the same amount through student loans at 6.5% interest over a 10-year repayment period.
Eligibility Details
| Eligibility | Students pursuing Healthcare degrees with minimum 3 GPA |
| Demographics | Healthcare students |
| Field of Study | Healthcare |
| Type | merit based |
| Renewable | Yes — renewable annually |
Frequently Asked Questions
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