Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Attn: Primary Care and Rural Health
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
URL: http://www.dhss.state.mo.us

Missouri Professional and Practical Nursing Student Loan Program
Primary Care Resource Initiative for Missouri Loan Program

Missouri Professional and Practical Nursing Student Loan Program

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Loan)

Purpose: For Missouri residents attending institutions in Missouri. Forgivable loan for nursing student. Upon graduation, the student must work with a nonprofit Health Service program or at a nonprofit Health Service Public Agency in Missouri. Minimum 2.5 GPA required for applicants. Deadlines: 7/15 and 12/15. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 67 loan(s), totalling $325,000. To Apply: Required: application form; driver's license.

Primary Care Resource Initiative for Missouri Loan Program

(Four Year College, Postgraduate, University/Loan)

Purpose: Forgivable loans for Missouri residents attending Missouri institutions pursuing a degree as a primary care physician or dentist, studying for a bachelors degree as a dental hygienist, or a master of science degree in nursing leading to certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse. To be forgiven participant must work in a Missouri health professional shortage area. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Nursing; Dental Health/Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $3000. Maximum award amount: $25000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 105 loan(s), totalling $1,358,000. To Apply: Required: application form; driver's license. Deadline: 7/1.