U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Indian Health Service: The Federal Health Program for American Indians and Alaska Natives
A - Z Index:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z
#
[Apply Now]
Scholarship Home
Apply Now
Learn More
Recipient Responsibilities
IHS Extern
Program
Forms and
Handbooks
Frequently Asked Questions
Career/Guidance Counselors
Archives
Contact Us
Your Health Career Starts Here - IHS Scholarship Program
Arrow Bullet Item. Start of list item 2 Application Cycle

Due to the absence of either an FY 2014 appropriation or Continuing Resolution for the Department of Health and Human Services, IHS Scholarship Program staff, including the Grants Scholarship Coordinator, have been placed on furlough until further notice and will be unable to respond to your calls and email communications. If you have a scholarship-related emergency, you may contact CAPT Ray Lala, Acting Dir., DHPS at 301-443-2361. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and consideration.
Arrow Bullet Item. Start of list item 3 Important Information

Revised Recipient Handbook
The IHS Scholarship Program Recipient Handbook [PDF - 3,724KB] has been revised with updated recipient, training and service commitment policies and procedures. Download a copy today!

Scholarship Recipients
Your Recipient's Initial Program Progress Report (IHS-856-8) [PDF - 130KB] form is due to your Program Analyst no later than 30 days of the beginning of the fall semester.

Post-Graduate Clinical Training — Eligible Recipients
Your Request for Approval of Deferment [PDF - 92KB] form is due to your Program Analyst at the beginning of your final academic year.

2013 — 2014 Graduates
Our staff recommends that all scholarship recipients scheduled to begin fulfilling your service commitment after graduation start the job search process as soon as possible. This includes submitting a Preferred Placement (IHS-856-12) [PDF - 88KB] form to your Program Analyst indicating the different Areas where you would prefer to find a position.

Summer School
All summer school participants must submit official transcripts within 30 days of the end of your final summer school term.

Extern Program
Winter externship applications are due October 1, 2013! Visit USAJOBS Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov to apply online.

Federal Register Notice
Reference the Federal Register Notice Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov for information on the IHS Scholarship Program.

Area Scholarship Coordinators
Area Scholarship Coordinators (ASCs) are available to answer questions regarding the program or your responsibilities as a scholarship recipient. Contact your ASC to schedule an appointment.

How Do You Envision Your Future?

Indian health programs need dedicated health professionals — people like you who envision a career with a purpose and mission and who are willing to commit to working in American Indian and Alaska Native communities where they can truly make a difference.

The mission of IHS is to raise the physical, mental, social and spiritual health of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the highest level. Because of the IHS Scholarship Program, many qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health professionals are given the opportunity to pursue their careers as well as help their own communities.

New! Visit the IHS.gov Listserv website for information on how to help improve and increase Tribal participation in 2013: