Health Professions Pregraduate Scholarship Program for Indians

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. Approved funding includes payments for stipends and books that are made directly to the individual recipient. Tuition and fee payments are made to the recipient's college or university.

Preapplication Coordination:
Preapplication is not required. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:
Application form OMB No. 0917-0006 and instructions are provided by the Indian Health Service and are usually available to interested individuals in February. An application form and required documentation (official transcripts, letter of acceptance by college, curriculum verification, Indian eligibility, tuition verification, faculty evaluations) are submitted to IHS Headquarters for review and approval/disapproval.

Deadlines:
Contact IHS Area offices for application deadlines. New applications are usually available in February with a submission deadline of April 1.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
Applicants are notified by July 31.

Appeals:
None.

Renewals:
Continuation applications must be submitted annually. Continued funding is subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance.