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The Post Funding Opportunity: Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program

Funding Opportunity: Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program


The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a new Notice of Funding Opportunity to increase the health workforce. Click here to view the grant opportunity.

The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Program funds schools that train health professions students in specific disciplines. Schools make scholarships available to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Review our FAQs for more information.

HRSA will award an estimated $51.47 million to approximately 85 grantees over a period of five years through this funding opportunity.

Eligible applicants are accredited school programs in these disciplines.

Additionally, school programs are eligible if, for the most recent three-year period, at least 20% of the school’s full-time enrolled students and graduates are from disadvantaged backgrounds.

View the funding opportunity on Grants.gov for complete eligibility information.

Applications are due by Wednesday, February 19, 2025.