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Indian Health Service · United States

IHS Scholarship Program

Awaiting next round

Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students training for health careers.

Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Varies by program
Listed deadline
Last deadline was Feb 28, 2026 (usually late February)
Who can apply
Students. Only for American Indian or Alaska Native applicants.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Pays for
Paying for school
Study level
University (bachelor's degree), Graduate school (master's or PhD)
Subject
Health, nursing and medicine

Who it's intended for

Details
American Indian and Alaska Native students in eligible health professions programs.
The catch
The main scholarship comes with a work commitment at an Indian health site after you graduate; check the details.

Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • American Indian and Alaska Native students in eligible health professions programs.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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