Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students
ID: 355780Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Health Resources and Services Administration (HHS-HRSA)

Award Range

$0 - $0

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355780
Timeline
    Description

    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is offering the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program, which aims to enhance diversity in the health professions and nursing workforce by providing financial aid to eligible health professions schools. The program specifically targets students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate financial need, including those from racial and ethnic minority groups, and prioritizes schools that commit to enrolling and graduating a significant percentage of these students. With approximately $51.5 million available for about 85 grants, each potentially worth up to $650,000 per year over five years, applications are due by February 19, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Denise Sorrell at SDSProgram@hrsa.gov or call (301) 443-6752 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    SDSProgram@hrsa.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HRSA-25-076.pdf
    The Bureau of Health Workforce presents the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program, offering financial aid to health professions schools for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Applications are due by February 19, 2025, with approximately $51.5 million available for about 85 grants, each up to $650,000 per year over five years. Eligible applicants include accredited schools of various health professions and training programs, with priority given to those increasing diversity and serving economically, educationally, or environmentally disadvantaged individuals. The program aims to improve access to health professions, specifically targeting primary care and medically underserved communities. Schools must demonstrate a commitment to enrolling and graduating a significant percentage of disadvantaged students. The application process includes several steps: preparing the application, reviewing criteria for eligibility, and following specific submission protocols through Grants.gov. Successful candidates must comply with post-award requirements and focus on sustainability beyond federal funding. With a merit review process assessing need, response, and impact, the program is crucial for fostering a diverse health workforce to enhance community health outcomes.
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