ARMY MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Get financial support and other incentives to help you navigate the unique and challenging opportunities of medical school and serve on the Army Medical team.

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THE TOP ARMY MEDICAL FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS

THE HPSP WILL COVER YOUR FULL TUITION

The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) is one of the most comprehensive scholarships available in the health care field, covering your full tuition (graduate programs) for an advanced medical degree while also providing you with a monthly stipend.

This program could be for you if you are pursuing a career in one of these fields:

Medical (including Osteopathy)
Dental
Veterinary
Nursing
Counseling and Clinical Psychology
Optometry

HPSP provides you with:

Full tuition for up to four years, depending on specialty
Funding for books, equipment, and other school fees
Monthly stipend of $2,728
$20,000 sign-on bonus (only applicable for 4+ years service commitment)
Salary increases with promotions, time in service, and cost-of-living adjustments

Requirements for HPSP:

U.S. citizenship
Active duty status in the Army
Qualification as a Commissioned Officer
In progress or completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
Acceptance to or enrollment in an accredited graduate, doctoral, or medical school program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
Full-time student status during the length of the program

LAUNCH YOUR MEDICAL CAREER WITH ZERO OR LITTLE DEBT

Army health care scholarships and other educational programs help you graduate with a secure career in a medical profession, without the burden of a big financial debt.

These benefits are offered in exchange for your commitment to serve on the Army Medical team, where you’ll support the wellbeing of America’s Army, at home and abroad.

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RESIDENCY MONTHLY STIPEND PROGRAM FOR THE RESERVES

Get a monthly stipend while in residency with the Specialized Training Assistance Program (STRAP), in exchange for serving in the Army Reserve.

This program could be for you if you are currently in residency in one of these fields:

Medical
Dental
Nursing

STRAP provides you with:

Monthly stipend of $2,728
Opportunity to apply for the Reserves Loan Repayment Program

Requirements for STRAP:

Commitment to join the Army Reserve (as the licensed provider, not soldier)
Current enrollment in an accredited residency program. Jobs available vary every year (and positions could close depending on the number of applicants)

RESIDENCY MONTHLY STIPEND PROGRAM FOR ACTIVE DUTY

The Financial Assistance Program (FAP) provides monthly stipends to applicants.

This program could be for you if you are in one of these fields:

Medical

FAP provides you with:

A monthly stipend of $2,728
Annual Grant of $45K

Requirements for FAP:

Commitment to serve active duty in the Army as a licensed healthcare provider, not soldier, after finishing your education
Current enrollment in an accredited residency program. Jobs available vary every year (and positions could close depending on the number of applicants)

LET THE ARMY PAY BACK YOUR STUDENT LOANS

If you took out loans to pay for your health care education, the Army could pay them back as part of the Health Professions Loan Repayment Program.

This program could be for you if you are in one of these fields:

Medical
Dental
Nursing

This program provides you with:

Up to $250,000 in repayment of a qualifying loan, paid back to the lending institution, depending on the medical specialty and Army status
Nursing (total of $60K)

Requirements for this program:

Army Reserve status in the Army, depending on specialty.

Active Duty programs may also qualify. Contact a healthcare recruiter for more information.