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Air Force Dental Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
To selected students who are pursuing a career in dentistry, leading to a D.D.S. or D.M.D. degree, who have been accepted into an accredited dental college. There are one-, two-, three-, and four-year scholarships available. Students will incur a service commitment upon graduation. Service commitments vary according to the program. Qualifications vary according to the program. Must be a U.S. citizen of good moral character and of good health.Value: Pays for all tuition, books, and associated fees, plus a $1,319 per month stipend for the length of the program. There are also financial assistance programs to increase your pay during accredited residency programs.
Contact: TSgt Jeremy Arntz, 1114 North Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52245; (319) 351-2076/6494; E-mail Jeremy.arntz@rs.af.mil; www.airforce.com/healthcare
Deadline: Varies according to program
Air Force Medical Financial Assistance Program (FAP) To selected fourth year medical students and residents pursuing a career in medicine, with a D.O or M.D. degree, which have been accepted into an accredited medical residency program. There are one-, two-, three-year sponsorships available. Residents will incur a service commitment upon completion of residency. Service commitments vary according to the program. Qualifications vary according to the program. Must be a U.S. citizen of good moral character and of good health.Value: Pays an annual grant of $27,841, plus a $1,319 per month stipend for the length of the program.
Contact: TSgt Jay Overbaugh, 913 Ninth Street, Suite 2-B, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3613; (515) 226-0655; E-mail Jason.overbaugh@rs.af.mil; www.airforce.com/healthcare
Deadline: Varies according to program
Air Force Medical Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) To selected students who are pursuing a career in medicine, leading to a D.O or M.D. degree, who have been accepted into an accredited medical college. There are one-, two-, three- and four-year scholarships available. Students will incur a service commitment upon graduation. Service commitments vary according to the program. Qualifications vary according to the program. Must be a U.S. citizen of good moral character and of good health.Value: Pays for all tuition, books, and associated fees, plus a $1,319 per month stipend for the length of the program. There are also financial assistance programs to increase your pay during accredited residency programs.
Contact: SSgt Chris Cook, 913 Ninth Street, Suite 2-B, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3613; (515) 267-9933; E-mail Christopher.cook@rs.af.mil; www.airforce.com/healthcare
Deadline: Varies according to program
Air Force Nursing Scholarship Three-year scholarships are available for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and two-year scholarships are available for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Students will incur a three-year service commitment upon graduation. Qualifications vary according to the program. Must be a U.S. citizen of good moral character and of good health.Value: Pays for all tuition and fees required by the school, plus a $1,319 per month stipend for the entire length of the program.
Contact: SSgt Jason Stock, 5921 SE 14th Street, Stoney Pointe Plaza, Des Moines, IA 50320; (515) 287-6244; E-mail Jason.stock@rs.af.mil; www.airforce.com/healthcare
Air Force Pharmacy Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) To selected students in their final two years of pharmacy school. There are one- and two-year scholarships available. Students will incur a service commitment of three years upon graduation. Qualifications vary according to the program. Must be a U.S. citizen of good moral character and of good health.Value: Pays for all tuition, books, and associated fees, plus a $1,319 per month stipend for the length of the program.
Contact: SSgt Chris Cook, 913 Ninth St., Suite 2-B, West Des Moines, IA 50265-3613; (515) 267-9933; E-mail Christopher.cook@rs.af.mil; www.airforce.com/healthcare
Deadline: Varies according to program
Air Force ROTC Nursing Scholarship This scholarship is automatically available to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors who meet Air Force weight and fitness standards, have a 2.5 grade-point average, and are currently enrolled in the nursing program. Renewable up to three years, dependent upon graduation status.Value: $15,000 annually towards tuition & fees, $900 for books, plus a $300-500 tax-free monthly stipend (number varies by year in school)
Contact: Applications available from the Department of Aerospace Studies, 126 South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9205; www.uiowa.edu/~afrotc; afrotc255@uiowa.edu .
Air Force ROTC Express Scholarship
Awarded to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors majoring in computer engineering, electrical engineering, or nursing.Value: $15,000 annually towards tuition & fees, $900 for books, plus a $300-500 tax-free monthly stipend (number varies by year in school)
Contact: Applications available from the Department of Aerospace Studies, 126 South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9205; www.uiowa.edu/~afrotc; afrotc255@uiowa.edu .
Air Force ROTC Scholarship
To selected undergraduate and graduate students based on merit. All academic majors are eligible. Students must enroll in ROTC. Renewable up to four years.Value: $3,000-$15,000 for tuition and fees, $900 for books, plus $300-$500 tax-free monthly stipend.
Contact: Applications available from the Department of Aerospace Military Studies, 126 South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9205; www.uiowa.edu/~afrotc; afrotc255@uiowa.edu .
Army Emergency Relief - MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund
To dependent children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of Army soldiers on active duty, retired, or deceased while on active duty or after retirement. The children of Grey Area Reservists are also eligible. Students must be unmarried for the entire academic year and under the age of 22 on year of application.Value: Varies.
Contact: Applications are available online at www.aerhq.org from November through March. Supporting documentation must be mailed by established deadlines. For additional information, contact: Mrs. Rosamond L. Pariseau, (703) 428-0035, rosie@aerhq.org; or write to: Army Emergency Relief, MG James Ursano Scholarship Fund, 200 Stovall Street RM 5N13, Alexandria, VA 22332-0600.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Three-Year Engineering Scholarship
To selected engineering students with three years of full-time course work remaining. Must have completed 12 college semester hours, have a 19 or higher ACT score, 2.50 cumulative college grade-point average, and meet weight and fitness standards.Value: Up to $12,000 per year; number varies.
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Three-Year Nursing Scholarship
To selected pre-nursing students with three years of full-time course work remaining. Must have completed 12 college semester hours, have a 19 or higher ACT score, 2.50 cumulative college grade-point average, and meet weight and fitness standards.Value: Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of Full Tuition; Up to $450 per month (number varies).
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Three-Year Scholarship To selected undergraduates with three years of full-time course work remaining. Must have completed 12 college semester hours, have a 19 or higher ACT score, 2.50 cumulative college grade-point average, and meet weight and fitness standards.
Value: Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of Full Tuition; Up to $450 per month (number varies).
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Two-Year Scholarship
To selected undergraduate students who will attain junior status the fall following their application and have two years of full-time course work remaining. Must have a 2.50 cumulative college grade-point average and meet weight and fitness standards.Value: Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of Full Tuition; Up to $450 per month (number varies).
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Two-Year Engineering Scholarship
To selected engineering students who will attain junior status the fall following their application and have two years of full-time course work remaining. Must have a 2.50 cumulative college grade-point average and meet weight and fitness standards.Value: Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of Full Tuition; Up to $450 per month (number varies).
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Two-Year Nursing Scholarship
To selected pre-nursing and nursing students who will attain junior status the fall following their application and have two years of full-time course work remaining. Must have a 2.50 cumulative college grade-point average and meet weight and fitness standards.Value: Up to $12,000 per year (number varies).
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Two-Year Reserve Forces Duty (Army Reserves) Scholarship
To selected students who are members of the Army National Guard or Army Reserves who will attain junior status the fall following their application and have two years of full-time course work remaining. Must have a 2.70 cumulative college grade-point average and meet weight and fitness standards.Value: Up to $12,000 per year (number varies).
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Army ROTC Two-Year Reserve Forces Duty (National Guard) Scholarship
To selected students who are members of the Army National Guard of Army Reserves who will attain junior status the fall following their application and have two years of full-time course work remaining. Must have a 2.70 cumulative college grade-point average and meet weight and fitness standards.Value: Scholarships are awarded annually in the amount of Full Tuition; Up to $450 per month (number varies).
Contact: Applications available from Enrollment Counselor, Department of Military Science, Room 107, South Quadrangle, (319) 335-9187.
Deadline: March 1.
Elliko Shimosato and Michael A. Evans Fund
Awarded to a Vietnam veteran or the child of a Vietnam veteran. Must be an Iowa resident or native of Iowa, attending full-time and showing financial need by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than June 1st.Value: $200 (one award)
Contact: A letter of application may be sent to the Office of Student Financial Aid, 208 Calvin Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1315. Be sure to include a brief statement of your educational goals, whether you are the veteran or the child of the veteran, the veteran's full name, your full name, address and social security number.
Deadline: June 1
LaVerne Noyes Scholarship
To undergraduate students with no prior degree who are U.S. citizens and are direct blood descendants of U.S. Army or Navy veterans who served in World War I as specified on the application. Financial need is required. A FAFSA should be completed as soon as possible after January 1 for the upcoming academic year. May be renewed for an additional three years (8 semesters total) or until a baccalaureate degree received, whichever comes first. Must maintain full-time enrollment status and good academic standing.Value: Amount and number vary
Contact: View and print a PDF of the LaVerne Noyes Scholarship application
Deadline: May 1
Iowa National Guard Scholarship
To first-year, sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate students who meet moral, age, medical, and qualifying placement aptitude scores on the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery test. Renewable based on Selective Reserve drilling status of local National Guard units.Value: $5,401 yearly awarded to tuition and fees; $669.60 monthly for books and living expenses after completion of Advanced Individualized Training. Student Loan Repayment of $10,000.
Contact: Applications available from Iowa National Guard, 925 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240 (319) 351-2337; jason.lund@ia.ngb.army.mil, mark.edwards@ia.ngb.army.mil, or jason.farmer@ia.ngb.army.mil.
U.S. Naval Medical Programs
To U.S. citizens pursuing careers in health sciences who are willing to make a commitment to military service and who pass a physical exam. Other criteria dependent upon specific program of interest.Value: $20,000-$40,000 (200-300 awards)
Contact: U.S. Navy Programs, 400 S. Clinton Street, Iowa City, IA 52240 (319)338-9358.
Deadline: Varies depending upon specific program.
U.S. Navy - Financial Assistance Program
The Navy's Financial Assistance Program (FAP) is also available for medical and dental students who categorically match into a specialty that the Navy has openings for. Traditionally this includes surgical categories, radiology, anesthesiology, and some ancillary specialties for doctors. For dentists, typically oral surgery, periodontics, and endodontics.Value: The Navy currently pays participants $42,351 for each year in this program. This is in addition to any pay received from the residency institution. Amounts are normally adjusted upward in July of each year.
Contact: LCDR Thomas Matt, Medical Programs Recruiter, Omaha, NE, toll-free 800-228-4036 extension 258, e-mail or7_oma@cnrc.navy.mil. Visit the web sites www.navy.com or http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil.
Deadline: Applications for the Financial Assistance Program can be submitted throughout the year provided openings are available.
U.S. Navy - Health Professions Scholarship Program (Dental)
This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking or pursuing a D.D.S. degree through an accredited ADA institution. One, two, three, and four-year scholarships are available. Students incur obligated service, minimum of three years active duty, for participation in this program. Minimum qualifications: U.S. citizen, at least 18 and receive commission before 42nd birthday, excellent health, 3.0 or higher GPA, and of high moral character.Value: The scholarship pays all tuition and reimburses the student for required books, lab fees, and health insurance. Recipients also receive a monthly stipend of $1,279 for 10-1/2 months and approximately $4,000 active duty pay for each year under scholarship. Amounts are adjusted upwards annually.
Contact: LCDR Thomas Matt, Medical Programs Recruiter, Omaha, NE, toll-free 800-228-4036 extension 258, e-mail or7_oma@cnrc.navy.mil. Visit the web sites www.navy.com or http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil.
Deadline: Typically applications must be submitted for scholarship selection by 30 May annually for the following school year. Selections begin 1 October annually for the following school year.
U.S. Navy - Health Professions Scholarship Program (Medical)
This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking or pursuing an M.D. or D.O. degree through an accredited AMA or AOA institution. One, two, three, and four-year scholarships are available. Students incur obligated service, minimum of three years active duty, for participation in this program. Minimum qualifications: U.S. citizen, at least 18 and receive commission before 42nd birthday, excellent health, 3.0 or higher GPA, and of high moral character.Value: The scholarship pays all tuition and reimburses the student for required books, lab fees, and health insurance. Recipients also receive a monthly stipend of $1,279 for 10-1/2 months and approximately $4,000 active duty pay for each year under scholarship. Amounts are adjusted upwards annually.
Contact: LCDR Thomas Matt, Medical Programs Recruiter, Omaha, NE, toll-free 800-228-4036 extension 258, e-mail or7_oma@cnrc.navy.mil. Visit the web sites www.navy.com or http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil.
Deadline: Typically applications must be submitted for scholarship selection by 30 May annually for the following school year. Selections begin 1 October annually for the following school year.
U.S. Navy - Health Professions Scholarship Program (Optometry)
This is an excellent opportunity for students seeking or pursuing an O.D. degree through an accredited institution. Three-year scholarships are available. Students incur obligated service, minimum of three years active duty, for participation in this program. Minimum qualifications: U.S. citizen, at least 18 and receive commission before 42nd birthday, excellent health, 3.0 or higher GPA, and of high moral character.Value: The scholarship pays all tuition and reimburses the student for required books, lab fees, and health insurance. Recipients also receive a monthly stipend of $1,279 for 10-1/2 months and approximately $4,000 active duty pay for each year under scholarship. Amounts are adjusted upwards annually.
Contact: LCDR Thomas Matt, Medical Programs Recruiter, Omaha, NE, toll-free 800-228-4036 extension 258, e-mail or7_oma@cnrc.navy.mil. Visit the web sites www.navy.com or http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil.
Deadline: Typically applications must be submitted for scholarship selection by 30 May annually for the following school year. Selections begin 1 October annually for the following school year. Limited openings, so must apply early.
U.S. Navy - Health Services Collegiate Program
Only offered through the United States Navy, this unique program is an excellent opportunity to earn money and benefits while finishing a required degree (Masters or PhD) for the job openings that are available. Typically these include Health Care Administration, Entomology, Environmental Health, Pharmacy, Podiatry (Surgical Residents only), and Dental. Additional openings in other fields may be available on a case-by-case basis annually. This program may be two or three years in length. There are four-year positions available for dental students only. Minimum Qualifications: U.S. citizen, at least 18 and receive commission before 42nd birthday, excellent health, 3.0 or higher GPA, and of high moral character. Value: Participants in this program will receive approximately $2,400-$2,800 per month take-home pay depending on school location and marital status. This equates to approximately $30,000-$36,000 per year gross pay. Students must pay their own tuition and school costs. Students pay taxes only on a portion of this income and are entitled to most of the benefits of being an active duty member. Other benefits include: medical and dental coverage (for student and dependents), $400,000 life insurance available for student (spouses can receive coverage for minimal charge and children automatically are covered for $10,000 at no charge), Thrift Savings Plan (Similar to 401K), students earn 30 days vacation each year in the program, time in this program counts towards retirement (20-year eligibility) and longevity for pay raises with many more benefits. No uniforms, grooming standards, or military training while in school. Student's responsibilities: Maintain at least a 2.8 GPA while in this program, contact recruiter twice monthly (once in person, if possible), ensure recruiter receives official transcripts each semester, successfully complete the Navy semi-annual Physical Readiness Test.Contact: LCDR Thomas Matt, Medical Programs Recruiter, Omaha, NE, toll-free 800-228-4036 extension 258, e-mail or7_oma@cnrc.navy.mil. Visit the web sites www.navy.com or http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil.
Deadline: Varies depending on the specialty applying for. Please contact the medical recruiter for current selection board and application submission dates.
U.S. Navy - Nurse Candidate Program
This program is unique to the Navy. It allows financial assistance to nursing students while they complete their Bachelor or Science degree. Students can receive assistance under this program for their last 24 months or less of school. There are no uniforms or military training while you complete school--this is not an ROTC program. All you need to do is maintain your GPA and graduate on time. Minimum Qualifications: U.S. citizen, at least 18 and receive commission before 42nd birthday, excellent health, 3.0 or higher GPA, and of high moral character.Value: Maximum of $34,000 for the last 24 months or less of school depending on date the student enters the program. This equates to a $10,000 bonus split into two payments of $5,000. Students receive their first installment when they begin the program and the second installment six months after they begin the program. Students also receive $1,000 per month stipend. All monies are subject to taxation.
Contact: LCDR Thomas Matt, Medical Programs Recruiter, Omaha, NE, toll-free 800-228-4036 extension 258, e-mail or7_oma@cnrc.navy.mil. Visit the web sites www.navy.com or http://navymedicine.med.navy.mil.
Deadline: Selection boards meet beginning 1 October annually for the following school year. Please contact the medical recruiter for current selection board and application submission dates.
War Orphans Educational Aid
To selected students who are war orphans (that is, the child of a man or woman who died as a result of service during W.W.I, W.W.II, the Korean War, or the Vietnam War, or an orphan of a National Guardsman or member of the Reserve component who died as a result of training or other duties). Student must have lived in Iowa for two years immediately preceding application.Value: From $600 a year to $3,000 lifetime maximum (number varies).
Contact: Iowa Division of Veteran Affairs, Camp Dodge, 7700 N.W. Beaver
Drive, Johnston, IA 50131; www.iowava.org