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Federal ProgramField / SpecialtyRenewable

Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)

US Military (Army, Navy, Air Force)

Award Amount

Full tuition

Full tuition + books + monthly stipend ~$2,400/month

Annual Deadline

Continuous enrollment; contact your branch medical recruiter

Renewable

Yes

About This Scholarship

HPSP fully funds medical, dental, and other health professional school in exchange for active duty service commitment (typically 1 year per year of scholarship). All three branches offer HPSP. Students train as military officers and serve as healthcare providers upon graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

Branches

ArmyNavyAir Force

Who Can Apply

Active DutyVeteran

Field of Study

Healthcare

For applicants to medical, dental, optometry, or clinical psychology programs. Requires acceptance to accredited program first.

GI Bill Compatibility

Not Stackable

This award cannot be combined with GI Bill benefits. Compare the total value of each option before choosing. HPSP requires active duty service commitment — typically does not combine with GI Bill.

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Application Tips

If your medical school is $300k in debt, HPSP makes the math obvious. The lifestyle as a military physician is structured and well-supported. Talk to military physicians about the tradeoffs.

Apply at US Military (Army, Navy, Air Force) ↗

Opens official organization website. Verify current deadlines before applying.

Information verified 2026-01-10 · Amounts and deadlines are subject to change · Always confirm details at the official application URL

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