The Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) funding opportunity is forecasted to post on September 30, 2024, with an estimated application due date of December 30, 2024. The purpose of the program is to increase diversity in the health professions and nursing workforce by providing awards to eligible health professions schools for use in awarding scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who have financial need, including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. The SDS program aims to increase the: 1) number of graduates practicing in primary care, 2) enrollment and retention of full-time students from disadvantaged backgrounds including students who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups, and 3) number of graduates working in medically underserved communities. 85 awards are estimated, for an estimated total program funding of $ 51.47 million.

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