New York State Regents Health Care Scholarships in Medicine & Dentistry are awarded annually to students studying medicine or dentistry.

Award Amount

Awards are $10,000 a year, for up to 4 years.

Eligibility

Students must:
      • Study full time and be matriculated in approved programs of study in a New York State medical or dental school.
      • Be New York State residents.
      • Be U.S. citizens or qualifying non-citizens.

Selection is based upon the following priorities:
      • Those who are economically disadvantaged and who are members of a minority group historically underrepresented in their chosen profession.
      • Those who are members of a minority group historically underrepresented in the chosen profession.
      • Those who are enrolled in or graduates of the following opportunity programs: SEEK, College Discovery, EOP, or HEOP.

Service Obligation

Upon completion of study, students must work 1 year for each annual payment received. However, the minimum service requirement is 2 years, even if only 1 annual payment was received. Employment must be in the studied profession and must be in a designated physician-shortage area of New York State. If students do not begin practice within 1 year of program completion, repayment at twice the amount of all scholarship monies received plus interest will be required.

How To Apply

Apply by requesting an application and further information from:
      NYS Education Department
      Office of K-16 Initiatives and Access Programs
      Scholarships and Grants Administration Unit
      Room 1078 Education Building Addition
      Albany, NY 12234
      Phone: (518) 486-1319