The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) program increases diversity in the health professions and nursing workforce by providing awards to eligible health professions schools for use in awarding scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have financial need.
You may not submit more than one application per health professions degree program.
While multiple applications from an institution are allowed, only a maximum of three per institution may be funded. Collaborative proposals are not allowed.
Application due February 19, 2025
You can apply if you are an accredited school of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing (as defined in section 801), pharmacy, physical therapy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, or allied health, a school offering a graduate program in behavioral and mental health practice, or an entity providing programs for the training of physician assistants.
Funding range per award: Up to $650,000 per year for each health professions program.
We plan to fund awards in five 12-month budget periods, for a total 5-year period of performance from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2030. Your request for budget years 2 to 5 cannot exceed your year 1 request.