Scholarships, fellowships and loan repayment funding opportunities, with information provided via the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_topic_details.php?topic=Scholarships,%20fellowships%20and%20loan%20repayment Scholarship program provides financial assistance to students training to become primary care health professionals. Geographic coverage: -- Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2206 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:04:14 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2206 Intensive two-year fellowship that offers clinically trained health care professionals the experiences, competencies, and skills necessary for effective vision and leadership of our health care system. Geographic coverage: California -- California HealthCare Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1109 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:18:04 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1109 Financial assistance to family, professional, or paraprofessional caregivers of any age who are seeking training or education in specific skills, procedures and strategies that lead to more effective care. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2348 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:16:45 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2348 This program is to increase the number of junior faculty in geriatrics at accredited schools of medicine and osteopathic medicine and to promote their careers as academic geriatricians. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=271 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:55:45 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=271 A scholarship program for underrepresented minority nursing students who plan to work as nursing faculty upon graduation. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Association of Colleges of Nursing http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1692 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:05:50 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1692 Grants to Junior Investigators from historically disadvantaged and underrepresented communities to address specific questions posed by one of RWJFs program areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1748 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:55:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1748 Scholarship to individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to community service or used the visual arts or media to convey culturally-appropriate health messages on behalf of a disadvantaged population. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Legacy Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1923 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:55:15 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1923 Scholarships to increase the number of nurse practitioners, physician assistants and certified nurse midwives practicing in areas of Illinois that have an insufficient number of primary care providers. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Department of Public Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1166 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:33:45 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1166 Awards scholarships to Illinois residents attending medical schools in the state to increase the number of primary care physicians practicing in physician shortage areas. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Department of Public Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1164 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:33:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1164 Provides assistance to individuals pursuing a certificate in practical nursing, an associate degree in nursing, a hospital-based nursing diploma, a baccalaureate degree in nursing or a graduate degree in nursing. Geographic coverage: Illinois -- Illinois Department of Public Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1165 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:33:29 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1165 The Rural Development Leadership Network assists community leaders to strengthen their practical skills, knowledge and credentials while remaining involved in their community development work. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Rural Development Leadership Network http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=685 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:56:47 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=685 Loan repayment funding to ensure an adequate supply of health professionals to provide primary health services in selected health professional shortage areas. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=312 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:32:07 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=312 Annual award for the University of Wisconsin's best rural health paper. Geographic coverage: Wisconsin -- Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1027 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:27:25 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1027 Funding for disseminating knowledge about practices within the mental health services and substance abuse prevention and treatment fields and integrating that knowledge into real-world practice as effectively and efficiently as possible. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=30 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:20:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=30 Program that assists rural communities in growing their own health care professionals by matching community funds with state funds to support a student of the community's choice in a health professional education program. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas Department of Rural Affairs http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1139 Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:43:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1139 An award program to honor a pharmacist-led multidisciplinary team for its significant institution-wide system improvements relating to medication use. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Cardinal Health Foundation http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1131 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:20:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1131 Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students enrolled in health professions and allied health professions programs. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2086 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:30:19 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2086 Grants to encourage American Indians and Alaska Natives to enter the health professions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=267 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:26:07 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=267 Grants program to encourage American Indians and Alaska Natives to enter the health professions. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Indian Health Service http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=266 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:54:40 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=266 Scholarships that are being offered to American Indian students attending mainstream universities and tribal colleges for American Indian students pursuing undergrad, graduate and professional degrees. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- American Indian College Fund http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2298 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:58:16 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2298 Fellowship for students working on research or practice-based projects in environmental health education/health promotion or environmental justice from the perspective of health education or the behavioral sciences. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Society for Public Health Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1259 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:33:41 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1259 In exchange for a loan repayment award, participating dentists will practice in a dentally underserved area in Virginia and are required to accept government-sponsored insurance programs (e.g., Medicaid, FAMIS). Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1268 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:18:10 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1268 College scholarships for parentless teens transitioning from foster care to independent adulthood. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Orphan Foundation of America http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=402 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:29:01 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=402 Scholarship is designed to encourage professional and educational development in health services research and policy among student members of AcademyHealth. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- AcademyHealth http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2241 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 09:19:21 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2241 Educational loan repayment assistance to primary care clinicians in return for a minimum of two years of full-time practice of their specialties at an eligible practice site located in a medically underserved area of Virginia. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1223 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 08:51:28 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1223 This program provides loan reimbursement to physician assistants who practice in qualifying areas of rural Texas. Geographic coverage: Texas -- Texas Department of Rural Affairs http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1374 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:41:35 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1374 Virginia scholarship program for students enrolled in nursing education programs to become nurse practitioners or nurse midwives. Geographic coverage: Virginia -- Virginia Department of Health http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1228 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:38:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1228 Borrowers may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance due on their eligible federal student loans after they have made 120 payments on those loans under certain repayment plans while employed full time by certain public service employers. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2268 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:40:12 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2268 A year-long leadership training program for workers in public health and allied fields. Geographic coverage: Kansas -- Kansas Public Health Leadership Institute http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1535 Wed, 27 May 2009 11:28:51 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1535 Grants to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- U.S. Department of Education http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1796 Thu, 21 May 2009 09:01:41 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=1796