Indiana Rural Health Baccalaureate Scholarship

Name: Indiana Rural Health Baccalaureate Scholarship

Award Amount:

• Up to $4,000 per academic year.

Information And Eligibility:
The Indiana Rural Health Baccalaureate Scholarship is a state-supported workforce development scholarship designed to address persistent healthcare shortages in rural and medically underserved communities across Indiana. The program provides financial assistance to undergraduate students who are preparing for healthcare careers and who demonstrate a strong commitment to returning to rural Indiana communities to practice after graduation.

Indiana, like many states, faces challenges in recruiting and retaining healthcare professionals in rural areas. This scholarship seeks to strengthen the rural healthcare pipeline by investing in students who already have ties to these communities and who are more likely to serve where the need is greatest. By supporting students early in their academic training, the program helps reduce educational debt while encouraging long-term service in underserved regions.

The scholarship is available to Indiana residents enrolled in healthcare-related undergraduate programs at accredited institutions within the state. Eligible fields may include nursing, allied health, public health, health sciences, and other programs that lead to direct patient care or healthcare service roles. Preference is given to students who originate from rural or medically underserved areas, as these individuals often have personal insight into the challenges faced by rural healthcare systems and communities.

In addition to academic qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a clear intention to practice healthcare in a rural Indiana community upon completion of their degree. This commitment is typically outlined in a personal essay and may be supported by academic references, community involvement, or prior experience in rural healthcare settings. Recipients of the scholarship are generally expected to fulfill a service obligation after graduation by working in a rural or underserved area of Indiana for a specified period.

Scholarship funds may be applied toward tuition, required fees, and other approved education-related expenses. By reducing financial barriers, the Indiana Rural Health Baccalaureate Scholarship allows students to focus on academic success while preparing for careers that directly improve access to healthcare in rural communities. The program plays an important role in building a sustainable healthcare workforce that reflects and serves Indiana’s rural populations.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a legal resident of Indiana.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate healthcare-related program at an accredited Indiana institution.
• Preference given to students from rural or medically underserved areas of Indiana.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to practicing healthcare in a rural Indiana community after graduation.

Application Requirements:

• Completed Indiana Rural Health Baccalaureate Scholarship application.
• Official high school or college transcripts demonstrating academic performance.
• Proof of Indiana residency and rural background, if requested.
• Personal essay outlining healthcare career goals and commitment to rural service.
• One or more letters of recommendation from educators, counselors, or healthcare professionals.

Deadline: April

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