HRSA-25-076 - Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
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The SDS program promotes diversity among health professions and improves access to quality healthcare by awarding schools funding for scholarships to disadvantaged students.
Am I eligible?
You are eligible1 , if you are one of the following:
- Public health professions school
- Non-profit private health professions school
- Non-profit health professions school having a 501(c)(3) IRS status
- Non-profit health professions school with an IRS status other than 501(c)(3)
- For-profit nursing and physician assistant school
- Native American tribal government or organization (if all other eligibility requirements are met)
How do I apply?
The FY25 application cycle is now open through February 19, 2025. Apply via grants.gov.
Technical assistance
FAQs: Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program
Who has received awards?
We awarded 85 grantees in FY24.
To identify awardees for this grant for the most recent fiscal year:
- Go to Explore Grants.
- Scroll down to Detail.
- In the Program field, select Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (T08).
HRSA also published these lists of awardees:
- 2020 Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Awardees
- 2022 Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Awardees
What's the impact of SDS grantees?
HRSA Data Dashboard - Health Professions Training Programs
How can I contact you?
Call: 301-443-6752
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