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IHS Scholarship Program

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The IHS Scholarship Program accepts applications for health profession students seeking scholarship support during the application cycle. The application cycle is from December 30 to February 28.

NEW APPLICANTS. Click the "Apply Now" button to access the online application during the application cycle {December 30-February 28).

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Applicants must be American lndian or Alaska Native seeking one of the selected degree programs using the IHS Scholarship Comparison Chart [PDF - 132 KB] identifying specific eligibility requirements. Please keep in mind that not all health fields are eligible for scholarship support.

IHS scholarship opportunities are highly competitive and there are no guarantees that you will receive an award. Selected applications in each degree program will be reviewed for a potential award offer. lf an award offer is made, you must submit documentation of American lndian/Alaska Native membership.

If you are applying for any of the IHS scholarships, continue your efforts to obtain financial aid from other sources as well.

The instructions below will assist you in preparing the required documentation you must upload in support of your online application.

  1. Transcript-Upload an official transcript from the last college/university degree you earned and from your current degree program. Official Transcript(s) must support your intended enrollment/classification status.
  2. We also recommend that you use the Program Resources listed below to guide you through the application process.

PROGRAM RESOURCES: