Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)
About This Grant
Grant for health professions schools to offer scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Grant Summary
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) is a Health Resources and Services Administration grant providing $0K to $650K for university, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-07-28 (closing in 4 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Eligible health professions schools include the following: 1. Medicine (Doctor of allopathic medicine, Doctor of osteopathic medicine); 2. Dentistry (Doctor of dentistry); 3. Other health disciplines (Doctor of veterinary medicine, Doctor of optometry, Doctor of podiatry medicine, Doctor of pharmacy, Doctor of chiropractic medicine); 4. Behavioral and mental health (Graduate degree in clinical psychology; Graduate degree in clinical social work; Graduate degree in gerontological counseling; Graduate degree in marriage and family therapy; Graduate degree in mental health counseling; Graduate degree in rehabilitation counseling); 5. Public health (Graduate degree in health administration; Graduate degree in public health); 6. Allied health (Bachelor's and graduate degrees in dietetics; Graduate degree in audiology; Graduate degree in occupational therapy; Graduate degree in physical therapy; Graduate degree in speech pathology; Bachelor's and graduate degrees in dental hygiene; Bachelor's and graduate degrees in medical laboratory technology, Bachelor's degree in radiologic technology); 7. Nursing (Associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees in nursing (pre-nursing is not eligible)); 8. Midwifery (Certified nursing and non-nursing graduate degrees in midwifery (pre-nursing or pre-midwifery is not eligible)); and 9. Physician Assistant (Graduate degree in physician assistant studies).
How to Apply
$0K–$650K
2026-07-28
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) from Health Resources and Services Administration, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Health Resources and Services Administration before the deadline.
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Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)?
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) is offered by Health Resources and Services Administration and is generally open to university, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) provide?
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) provides between $1 and $650K per award from Health Resources and Services Administration. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) deadline?
Applications for Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) are due 2026-07-28 (closing in 4 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Health Resources and Services Administration, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS)?
To apply for Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Health Resources and Services Administration.
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