Indian Health Service Scholarship Program

Scholarship · Indian Health Service (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Indian Health Service Scholarship Program. Covers tuition. Deadline: December 15, 2026. Not a promise you will receive the award.

Sponsor
Indian Health Service (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Official link
https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/ (ihs.gov)
Amount
Covers tuition. Covers tuition and required fees paid to the school; monthly stipend no less than $1,646 (minus applicable taxes) for living expenses (10 months Preparatory/Pre-Graduate; 12 months Health Professions); plus annual books/education expense allowance. Exact totals in award letter (IHS Application Handbook / financial aid materials).
Status
Opening Soon. Applications open Dec 15, 2026 on the official page. The last deadline on file has passed.
Deadline
2026-27 cycle closed (deadline was February 28, 2026 7:00 p.m. ET). Next application window opens December 15, 2026 per IHS Apply page; subsequent close date to be confirmed when posted.
Who can apply
Fields of study on file: Health; Heritage on file: American Indian, Alaska Native
Last checked
October 23, 2026 (we checked the official page)
Last verified
2026-10-23

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Source: Indian Health Service (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (official URL on file)

Source: confirmed

Deadline verified: yes · 2026-09-06

Application path: confirmed · apply in Next Scholar

Current cycle: confirmed · the open date on file is still ahead

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Eligibility on file

IHS Scholarship Program: three tracks — Preparatory, Pre-Graduate, and Health Professions. Preparatory/Pre-Graduate: member or descendant of federally recognized, state-recognized, or terminated Tribe/Alaska Native village; no service commitment. Health Professions: member of federally recognized Tribe/Alaska Native village; minimum two-year service commitment at IHS-approved site (one year service per year of support thereafter). U.S. citizen; Selective Service as applicable. Supports tuition/fees, stipend (≥$1,646/mo per handbook), and education allowances. Apply page: next cycle opens Dec 15, 2026. Source: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/ and IHS Application Handbook (checked 2026-09-06).

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How to apply

Apply: Apply here. Read the rules on the official page first. In Next Scholar you can save this award, track the deadline, and keep your essays and documents for it in one place. Saving it here does not submit it.

Questions

Who sponsors Indian Health Service Scholarship Program?

Indian Health Service (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services). Official page: https://www.ihs.gov/scholarship/

What is the amount for Indian Health Service Scholarship Program?

Covers tuition. Covers tuition and required fees paid to the school; monthly stipend no less than $1,646 (minus applicable taxes) for living expenses (10 months Preparatory/Pre-Graduate; 12 months Health Professions); plus annual books/education expense allowance. Exact totals in award letter (IHS Application Handbook / financial aid materials). This is the amount on file.

Who can apply for Indian Health Service Scholarship Program?

IHS Scholarship Program: three tracks — Preparatory, Pre-Graduate, and Health Professions. Preparatory/Pre-Graduate: member or descendant of federally recognized, state-recognized, or terminated Tribe/Alaska Native village; no service commitment. Health Professions: member of federally recognized Tribe/Alaska Native village; minimum two-year service commitment at IHS-approved site (one year service per year of support thereafter). U.S. citizen; Selective Service as applicable. Supports tuitio…

What is the status of Indian Health Service Scholarship Program?

Opening Soon. Applications open Dec 15, 2026 on the official page. The last deadline on file has passed.

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