Indian Health Service
Scholarship Name: IHS Scholarship Program
Description: There are many scholarships and fellowship programs out there that seek to offer college financial assistance to under-represented groups so that they can pursue careers in the health professions, but few programs are as comprehensive (or have such a sizable award!) as the Indian Health Service. This government scholarship program for Native Americans offers a full ride (that’s right, full college tuition) to college.Full tuition includes things like books and fee – even a tutor! Of course, the purpose of the program is to keep students practicing their health profession (which includes doctors, nurses, medical technicians, etc.) within the Native American community; for every year that you receive the scholarship, you are expected to commit to two years of service.
Award: Full Ride
Awards per year: Varies
Award is Open to: Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Medical Students
Major/Field of Study: Medicine, Nursing, Psychiatry
How to Apply/Contact: The IHS is a government program, and more information can be found at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website. There are many forms and applications that you will need to fill out, so please read through all of the information carefully!
See Also: Scholarships for Health Professions, Scholarships for Nursing School, Scholarships for Native Americans
Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) California Chapter
Scholarship Name: Ruth G. White Scholarship
Description: Female California residents, who are pursuing degrees in "the broad field of medicine", can apply for the Philanthropic Educational Organization’s Ruth G. White Scholarship. The award, which is given to women with outstanding scholastic ability, a commitment to community service, and financial need, is available to first year graduate students.With so few scholarships available for medical school, the P.E.O. offers a great opportunity Award recipients should plan on continuing their medical practice in the state of California. The P.E.O also offers the Dorothy C. Wisner Scholarship for undergraduate students in the field of medicine.
Award: Varies
Awards per year: Varies
Award is Open to: Graduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Medicine
How to Apply/Contact: Please visit the Philanthropic Education Organization website (California Chapter) for more information about both the Ruth G. White and Dorothy C. Wisner scholarships.
See Also: Scholarships for Health Professions, Scholarships for Women
