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

May 2026

Estimated total program funding: $51,079,900 | Award ceiling: $650,000 per year | ~80 awards expected

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

--- ## Description This opportunity provides funding to accredited health professions schools to offer scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program aims to increase access to health professions education for economically or educationally disadvantaged students, thereby diversifying the health workforce and improving health equity. --- ## Due Dates - May 2026 (full application due, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Estimated total program funding: $51,079,900 - Maximum award (ceiling): $650,000 per year - Minimum award (floor): $1 - Approximately 80 awards are expected - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. health professions schools, including: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments) - Additional eligible entities as specified by HRSA ### Eligible Health Professions Programs Schools must offer degree programs in one or more of the following fields: - Medicine (MD, DO) - Dentistry (DDS, DMD) - Other health disciplines (e.g., veterinary medicine, optometry, podiatry, pharmacy, physical therapy, chiropractic) - Behavioral and mental health (graduate degrees in clinical psychology, social work, counseling, marriage/family therapy, rehabilitation counseling) - Public health (graduate degrees in health administration or public health) - Allied health (degrees in dietetics, audiology, occupational therapy, speech pathology, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, radiologic technology) - Nursing (associate, bachelor’s, and graduate degrees; pre-nursing not eligible) - Midwifery (certified nursing and non-nursing graduate degrees; pre-nursing/pre-midwifery not eligible) - Physician Assistant (graduate degree) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted electronically by the anticipated due date. - Review the [HRSA program page](https://www.hrsa.gov) and [grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361429) for the latest updates and application materials. - Contact the program officer for specific instructions or clarifications. --- ## Additional Information - There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. - The program is highly competitive and targets schools committed to supporting disadvantaged students in health professions. - For more details on eligibility and program requirements, consult the forecasted opportunity on [grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361429). --- ## External Links - [HRSA main website](https://www.hrsa.gov) - [HRSA Grants Overview](https://www.hrsa.gov/grants) - [Official grants.gov 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 | For general HRSA inquiries: [press@hrsa.gov](mailto:press@hrsa.gov) or (800) 221-9393 ---

Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)

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