[Health Resources and Services Administration](https://www.hrsa.gov)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Up to $650,000 per award; approximately $51 million total program funding; ~80 awards expected.

Supports health professions schools in providing scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

No cost sharing or matching required.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity provides funding to eligible health professions schools to offer scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The goal is to expand access to health professions education and help diversify the health workforce by supporting students who face significant financial and social barriers. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per institution: $650,000 - Estimated total program funding: $51,079,900 - Expected number of awards: approximately 80 - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are U.S. health professions schools, specifically: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Other eligible health professions schools as detailed below ### Eligible Health Professions Disciplines 1. **Medicine:** Doctor of allopathic medicine, Doctor of osteopathic medicine 2. **Dentistry:** Doctor of dentistry 3. **Other Health Disciplines:** Doctor of veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry medicine, pharmacy, chiropractic medicine 4. **Behavioral and Mental Health:** Graduate degrees in clinical psychology, clinical social work, gerontological counseling, marriage and family therapy, mental health counseling, rehabilitation counseling 5. **Public Health:** Graduate degrees in health administration, public health 6. **Allied Health:** Bachelor's and graduate degrees in dietetics; graduate degrees in audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology; bachelor's and graduate degrees in dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology; bachelor's degree in radiologic technology 7. **Nursing:** Associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees in nursing (pre-nursing is not eligible) 8. **Midwifery:** Certified nursing and non-nursing graduate degrees in midwifery (pre-nursing or pre-midwifery is not eligible) 9. **Physician Assistant:** Graduate degree in physician assistant studies --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated deadline. - Detailed application instructions and requirements will be provided in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity when released. - No cost sharing or matching funds are required. --- ## Additional Information - The program aims to increase the enrollment and retention of students from disadvantaged backgrounds in eligible health professions programs. - Awards are made to institutions, not individuals; institutions then select and support eligible students. - The program is highly competitive and typically funds a limited number of institutions each cycle. --- ## External Links - [HRSA program page](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [Grants.gov opportunity listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361429) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | |----------------|------------------------------|---------------| | Tamara Barbee | [SDSProgram@hrsa.gov](mailto:SDSProgram@hrsa.gov) | 301-443-5273 |

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

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