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> Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
Program Description:
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students program provides scholarships to full-time, financially needy students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are enrolled in health professions and nursing programs. The programs makes funds available to schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, veterinary medicine, nursing, public health, chiropractic, allied health, graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice, or programs providing training of physician assistants.
General Program Requirements:
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US national, citizen or permanent resident who is a current or prospective student pursuing a degree in nursing or health care. You must also characterize your financial situation as low income or very low income.
Status
Active
Loan Terms:
Not Applicable
Application Process:
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information:
For more information please visit:
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/dsa/sds.htm
To apply for this scholarship, contact the student financial aid office at the school where you are enrolled or intend to apply for admission.
Managing Agency:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/
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