Opportunity Information: Apply for HRSA 10 111
Apply for HRSA 10 111
- The Health Resources and Services Administration in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.925 Scholarships for Health Professions Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2010 and posted on Apr 16, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 1, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $52,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 350 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants are accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, allied health, a school offering a graduate program in behavioral and mental health practice, or an entity providing programs for the training of physician assistants. For further information refer to the Public Health Service Act, Sections 737 and 799B. To be eligible, applicants must also be carrying out a program to recruit and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Applicants must demonstrate that the program has achieved success based on the percentage of disadvantaged students who are enrolled and have graduated from the school. Instructions for newly established schools are on page 11.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number HRSA 10-111) is a discretionary grant program run by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) aimed at strengthening diversity in the nations health workforce. The basic purpose is to expand access to health professions education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds by supporting scholarships that reduce financial barriers. Rather than funding students directly, HRSA provides grant awards to eligible schools, and those schools then award scholarships to qualifying students who demonstrate financial need and who are enrolled, or have been accepted for enrollment, as full-time students.
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.925, Scholarships for Health Professions Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds, and is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, Sections 737 and 799B. HRSA projected a large national footprint for this cycle, with an estimated total funding amount of $52,000,000 and an expected 350 awards. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning schools are not required to contribute additional institutional funds as a formal match in order to participate, though they still must meet all program requirements and manage the scholarship process in accordance with the award terms.
Eligible applicants are accredited schools and programs across a wide range of health disciplines. Specifically, the announcement lists accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, podiatric medicine, optometry, veterinary medicine, public health, chiropractic, and allied health, as well as schools offering graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice and entities that provide training programs for physician assistants. A key eligibility condition is that the applicant institution must already be carrying out a program to recruit and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. In addition to having such a program in place, schools must demonstrate that their efforts have been successful, and the measure of success is based on the percentage of disadvantaged students who are enrolled and who have graduated from the school. The source notes that newly established schools have specific instructions referenced in the full announcement (page 11), indicating there are tailored pathways or documentation expectations for newer institutions that may not yet have long graduation histories.
From an operational standpoint, the money is intended to be used for scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who both have financial need and meet the full-time enrollment (or acceptance for full-time enrollment) requirement at the participating school. The program is explicitly framed as a workforce diversity initiative: by increasing the number of health professionals who come from disadvantaged backgrounds, the program aims to build a pipeline of practitioners who can better reflect, understand, and serve diverse communities. While the short description focuses on scholarship support, the institutional emphasis on recruitment and retention also makes clear that HRSA is not only paying for tuition assistance, but also reinforcing school-level systems that help students enter and successfully complete rigorous health professions training.
Key dates for this archived opportunity show it was posted and created on April 16, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 1, 2010, and an archive date of July 31, 2010. For applicants or stakeholders who need the original materials, HRSA provided an additional information link through the HRSA grants portal. For access issues or support, the contact point listed is the HRSA Call Center (CallCenter@HRSA.GOV) with phone options including 877-Go4-HRSA (877-464-4772) and 301-998-7373.
Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) Grant (HRSA 10-111) - FAQs
What is the Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) grant opportunity?
The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) grant opportunity is a discretionary grant program run by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Its purpose is to strengthen diversity in the nation's health workforce by expanding access to health professions education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds through scholarship support.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this SDS opportunity?
The Funding Opportunity Number for this opportunity is HRSA 10-111.
Which federal program listing is this opportunity associated with?
This opportunity is tied to CFDA 93.925, titled "Scholarships for Health Professions Students from Disadvantaged Backgrounds."
What is the legal authority for the SDS program described here?
The program is authorized under the Public Health Service Act, Sections 737 and 799B.
Who is the SDS grant intended to fund: students or schools?
HRSA does not fund students directly through this opportunity. HRSA makes grant awards to eligible schools, and those schools then award scholarships to qualifying students.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The basic purpose is to reduce financial barriers by supporting scholarships for students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate financial need and who are enrolled, or have been accepted for enrollment, as full-time students in eligible health professions programs.
What does HRSA mean by emphasizing workforce diversity in this program?
The program is explicitly framed as a workforce diversity initiative. By increasing the number of health professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds, the program aims to build a pipeline of practitioners who can better reflect, understand, and serve diverse communities.
Are students required to be full-time to receive scholarship support under this program?
Based on the description provided, scholarship recipients must be enrolled, or have been accepted for enrollment, as full-time students at the participating school, and must demonstrate financial need.
Does the SDS grant require a cost share or matching funds from the school?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning schools are not required to contribute additional institutional funds as a formal match in order to participate.
What kinds of institutions are eligible to apply for SDS grant funding?
Eligible applicants include accredited schools and programs across a wide range of health disciplines. The announcement lists:
- Schools of medicine
- Schools of osteopathic medicine
- Schools of dentistry
- Schools of nursing
- Schools of pharmacy
- Schools of podiatric medicine
- Schools of optometry
- Schools of veterinary medicine
- Schools of public health
- Schools of chiropractic
- Schools of allied health
- Schools offering graduate programs in behavioral and mental health practice
- Entities that provide training programs for physician assistants
Is accreditation required for applicant schools and programs?
Yes. The eligibility description specifies accredited schools and programs in the listed health disciplines.
Is there an additional eligibility requirement beyond being an accredited health professions school?
Yes. A key condition is that the applicant institution must already be carrying out a program to recruit and retain students from disadvantaged backgrounds, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups.
Do schools have to prove their recruitment and retention program is working?
Yes. Schools must demonstrate that their efforts have been successful. The measure of success referenced is based on the percentage of disadvantaged students who are enrolled and who have graduated from the school.
How are newly established schools handled if they do not have long graduation histories?
The information provided indicates that newly established schools have specific instructions referenced in the full announcement (page 11), suggesting tailored pathways or documentation expectations for newer institutions.
How much funding did HRSA estimate for this SDS cycle, and how many awards were expected?
HRSA estimated a total funding amount of $52,000,000 for this cycle, with an expected 350 awards.
What is the role of the school once it receives an SDS grant award?
Based on the description, schools are responsible for awarding scholarships to qualifying students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate financial need and meet the full-time enrollment (or acceptance for full-time enrollment) requirement, and for managing the scholarship process in accordance with the award terms.
Is this opportunity current or archived?
The key dates provided show this is an archived opportunity. It was posted/created on April 16, 2010, had a closing date of June 1, 2010, and an archive date of July 31, 2010.
What were the posted and closing dates for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity was posted and created on April 16, 2010. The original and current closing date listed was June 1, 2010.
Where can someone find the original materials or additional information for this opportunity?
HRSA provided an additional information link through the HRSA grants portal for those who need the original materials.
Who can be contacted for access issues or support related to this SDS opportunity?
The contact listed is the HRSA Call Center. Email: CallCenter@HRSA.GOV. Phone: 877-Go4-HRSA (877-464-4772) or 301-998-7373.
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