Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)
Provides funding to health professions schools to give scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Funder: Health Resources and Services Administration
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $650,000 per award; estimated total program funding is $51,079,900; approximately 80 awards expected.
Summary: Supports health professions schools in providing scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Key Information: No cost sharing or matching required.
Description
This grant opportunity provides funding to accredited health professions schools to offer scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal is to increase access to health professions education and workforce diversity by supporting students who face significant financial or social barriers. Eligible institutions may use these funds to reduce student debt and promote completion of health professions degrees among disadvantaged students.
