Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students

Applications Due: Closed
Federal
U.S. Departmentof Health & Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)

This funding opportunity provides financial support to health profession schools for scholarships aimed at students from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them pursue degrees in health-related fields and serve in underserved communities.

Description

The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program increases diversity in the health professions and nursing workforce by providing awards to eligible health professions schools for use in awarding scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have financial need, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.

Eligibility

States
All
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Native American tribal organizations, Native American tribal organizations, Nonprofits, Nonprofits, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Exclusive - see details

Funding

Program Funding
$51,470,000
Award Ceiling
Award Floor
Award Count
85

Timing

Posted Date
November 06, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
February 19, 2025

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
Federal
Contact Name
Denise Sorrell
Contact Email
Contact Phone

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