US Army Health Professions Scholarship (HPSP)

The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) is one of the most comprehensive scholarships available in the health care field, covering your full tuition for an advanced medical degree while also providing you with a monthly stipend.

This program could be for you if you are pursuing a career in one of these fields:

• Medical (including Osteopathy)
• Dental
• Veterinary
• Nursing
• Counseling and Clinical Psychology
• Optometry

HPSP provides you with:

• Full tuition for up to four years, depending on specialty
• Funding for books, equipment, and other school fees
• Monthly stipend of $2,608
• Up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus, plus Officer’s pay during school breaks
• Salary increases with promotions, time in service, and cost-of-living adjustments

Requirements for HPSP:

• U.S. citizenship
• Active duty status in the Army
• Qualification as a commissioned Officer
• In progress or completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited school
• Acceptance to or enrollment in an accredited graduate, doctoral, or medical school program in the U.S. or Puerto Rico
• Full-time student status during the length of the program