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Hi everyone!
I noticed that there's no thread for the current NHSC applicants and those thinking about applying to discuss concerns/ ask questions/ just figure out what's going on- So here it is! Also, congrats to all of you who've received acceptances and interviews!
The application cycle opened on MARCH 10th 2015 (so about a week earlier than it did last year) and will close on MAY 7th, 2015 at 7:30PM ET.
On Thursday March 26th 2015 from 7-9pmET, there will be an NHSC scholarship application conference call. The Dial-in Number is : 1-888-391-6801 Passcode: 8081979 If you're thinking about applying or are already in the process and you have any questions, that will be the best time to get answers from NHSC.Or you can just call to listen in on other people's questions. I did that last year and it was super helpful.
It takes a while to put together all the documents to apply for this scholarship (recommendations, essays etc) so I would recommend starting now if you haven't already.
Here is where you apply:
http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/index.html
Here is more information from the previous year's threads (things to look for, credit checks, etc.)
Medical:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/nhsc-scholarship-2013.993812/
Dental:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/nhsc-application-2014-2015.1060051/
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/nhsc-application-process.992915/
Last year, JAWSSS started the application thread and shared a few thoughts on the scholarship. I liked what JAWSSS said and so I'm going to copy and paste it below since I think it'll be useful advice to current applicants.
"1.) I think the NHSC scholarship is the best option out there for paying off dental school if you do not plan on specializing right out of dental school. (You can, however, go for an AEGD, GPR, or Peds. It changes every year).
2.) I LOVE the scholarship and it makes me happy that I can go through dental school without worrying about money. The monthly stipend pays for my apartment, food, travels.
3.) It is NOT difficult to get through dental school on this scholarship. It is a pretty clear and straight forward process. The NHSC does expect you to be organized and get everything done in an orderly fashion, so, there will be days that you are running papers to the admissions office/registrar/financial aid office. Not too much though.
4.) You do have to work for four years (or less depending on how long you request the scholarship for) in an underserved area. Yes, this can include places in the middle of L.A. or N.Y. You will not always be in a farm town in Wisconsin or Alaska. If you get a head start, you will get to serve in a place you really like.
5.) Last year (2013)they offered 22 dental scholarships. (~500 applied, I think? 600? Not sure)."
For 2014, there were about 1800 total applicants (med, dent, PA etc) and 182 total awards were made. I'm not quite sure of the breakdown and how many dental students received the award so if any recipient knows this number, please share below.
If you have any questions you can inbox me or post on this thread since I may not respond as quickly as you may need an answer. Good luck to all you!
- sunshine01
I noticed that there's no thread for the current NHSC applicants and those thinking about applying to discuss concerns/ ask questions/ just figure out what's going on- So here it is! Also, congrats to all of you who've received acceptances and interviews!
The application cycle opened on MARCH 10th 2015 (so about a week earlier than it did last year) and will close on MAY 7th, 2015 at 7:30PM ET.
On Thursday March 26th 2015 from 7-9pmET, there will be an NHSC scholarship application conference call. The Dial-in Number is : 1-888-391-6801 Passcode: 8081979 If you're thinking about applying or are already in the process and you have any questions, that will be the best time to get answers from NHSC.Or you can just call to listen in on other people's questions. I did that last year and it was super helpful.
It takes a while to put together all the documents to apply for this scholarship (recommendations, essays etc) so I would recommend starting now if you haven't already.
Here is where you apply:
http://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/index.html
Here is more information from the previous year's threads (things to look for, credit checks, etc.)
Medical:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/nhsc-scholarship-2013.993812/
Dental:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/nhsc-application-2014-2015.1060051/
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/nhsc-application-process.992915/
Last year, JAWSSS started the application thread and shared a few thoughts on the scholarship. I liked what JAWSSS said and so I'm going to copy and paste it below since I think it'll be useful advice to current applicants.
"1.) I think the NHSC scholarship is the best option out there for paying off dental school if you do not plan on specializing right out of dental school. (You can, however, go for an AEGD, GPR, or Peds. It changes every year).
2.) I LOVE the scholarship and it makes me happy that I can go through dental school without worrying about money. The monthly stipend pays for my apartment, food, travels.
3.) It is NOT difficult to get through dental school on this scholarship. It is a pretty clear and straight forward process. The NHSC does expect you to be organized and get everything done in an orderly fashion, so, there will be days that you are running papers to the admissions office/registrar/financial aid office. Not too much though.
4.) You do have to work for four years (or less depending on how long you request the scholarship for) in an underserved area. Yes, this can include places in the middle of L.A. or N.Y. You will not always be in a farm town in Wisconsin or Alaska. If you get a head start, you will get to serve in a place you really like.
5.) Last year (2013)they offered 22 dental scholarships. (~500 applied, I think? 600? Not sure)."
For 2014, there were about 1800 total applicants (med, dent, PA etc) and 182 total awards were made. I'm not quite sure of the breakdown and how many dental students received the award so if any recipient knows this number, please share below.
If you have any questions you can inbox me or post on this thread since I may not respond as quickly as you may need an answer. Good luck to all you!
- sunshine01
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