Eligibility criteria
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a U.S. national, citizen or dual citizen who has been accepted or is enrolled in an accredited degree program, college or university, and is willing to provide primary health care services in an area with a shortage of health professionals.

Description
The National Health Service Corps offers this scholarship program to students committed to providing primary health care in communities identified as having a shortage of health professionals. The program offers payment of tuition, fees and other reasonable educational costs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment) and includes a monthly stipend for up to four years of education. Scholarship recipients serve in areas of greatest need upon completion of their training (each year of support requires one year of service, with a two-year minimum service commitment).

Managing organization
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) http://www.hhs.gov/

Program contact information & web resources
To request an application, call this toll-free number:
800-638-0824

For more information on the NHSC Scholarship Program, please visit:
http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/join_us/scholarships.cfm