Scholarship Opportunity

IHS Preparatory Scholarship

Offered by Indian Health Service

The IHS Preparatory Scholarship provides financial assistance to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native undergraduate students completing preparatory or prerequisite coursework required for entry into eligible health professions degree programs.

EssayNot required
RenewableYes
Grade LevelUndergraduate Student

Application Timeline

Important application dates

This scholarship offers more than one application cycle. Review each window carefully before applying.

2027-28 IHS Scholarship Cycle

OpensDecember 15, 2026
DeadlineTo Be Announced

Eligibility

  • Be American Indian or Alaska Native.
  • Be a member or descendant of a federally recognized, state-recognized, or terminated Tribe or Alaska Native village.
  • Be an undergraduate student.
  • Enroll in eligible preparatory or prerequisite coursework leading to an approved health professions degree program.
  • Meet the eligible discipline requirements published by IHS for the applicable academic year.

Requirements

  • Complete the IHS Scholarship Program application.
  • Submit official transcripts.
  • Submit required faculty evaluations.
  • Provide American Indian or Alaska Native eligibility documentation when requested.
  • Submit all documents through the IHS application system.

How to Apply

  1. 1Review the current IHS eligible-degree list.
  2. 2Confirm that your preparatory coursework qualifies.
  3. 3Complete the online IHS Scholarship application.
  4. 4Request official transcripts.
  5. 5Request required faculty evaluations.
  6. 6Upload all required application materials.
  7. 7Provide Tribal eligibility documentation if selected for an award.