Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students Program
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.
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.
A variety of resources are available for interested applicants, including the:
View the funding opportunity on Grants.gov for complete eligibility information. If you choose to apply, download and follow the SDS Program-specific instructions.
Applications are due by Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET.