PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To assure an adequate supply of primary care physicians, certified nurse midwives, certified family nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; and, if needed by the National Health Service Corps, an adequate supply of other health professionals in the Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs) of the U.S.A. by providing service-obligated scholarships to health professions students.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. EDUCATION;
- Dental Education and Training;
- Health Education and Training;
- Medical Education and Training;
- Nursing Education;
2. HEALTH;
- Education and Training;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Student/Trainee;
- Graduate Student;
- Health Professional;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Individual/Family;
- Specialized group (e.g. health professionals, students, veterans);