National Health Service Corps Information

April 2nd, 2013

The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program is accepting applications until April 16, 2013. See the following resources on requirements and promotion:

• NHSC Loan Repayment Application and Program Guidelines (Recorded Webinar)
• Conference Call - Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST. Call in number: 1-888-831-8975, Passcode: 2943194
• In an effort to draw more geriatrics- and gerontology–trained providers into the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program, EWA – with guidance from HRSA staff – created a guide specifically for geriatrics and gerontology providers. Please share this resource with your members and encourage eligible professionals to apply.

The NHSC Corps Scholarship Program is accepting applications until May 14, 2013. See the following resources on program eligibility and requirements:

• Application Guide
• Conference call - Wednesday, March 27, 2013, from 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. EST. Dial-in number: 1-800-988-9526, Passcode: 7158525
• National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program Application Webinar (Recorded)

NURSE Corps Scholarship Program (formerly Nursing Scholarship Program) provides scholarships to nursing students in exchange for a minimum 2-year full-time service commitment (or part-time equivalent), at an eligible health care facility with a critical shortage of nurses. Scholarships are awarded competitively and consist of payment for tuition, fees, other reasonable costs, and a monthly support stipend. Application deadline: May 2.