The purpose of the Health Professions Education Scholarship Program (HPSP) is to increase the number of health professionals practicing in medically underserved areas of California. If awarded, the applicant agrees to provide direct patient care on a full time basis in a designated shortage area for a minimum of two (2) years within the state of California. The HPSP is administered by the Health Professions Education Foundation (Foundation) and is funded by a grant from “The California Wellness Foundation”. All awards are subject to the availability of funding.

To be eligible for the Health Professions Education Scholarship, the applicant must:

• Be currently accepted or enrolled in one of the following health professional education program: nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse midwifery, physician assistant, dental hygiene or dentistry in California
• Be free from any other service obligation
• Have valid legal presence and ability to work and provide care in the state of California
• Graduate after January 31, 2014
• Be willing to work in a medically underserved area for two years
• Submit a complete application that is postmarked on or before October 1, 2013

Please visit CalREACH's website for further details at calreach.oshpd.ca.gov