Health Professions Scholarship Program
Scholarship Sponsored by Air Force Medical Service
Value: $120,000
Awards Available: 100
Deadline :
Sep 30, 2025
Deadline Estimated
Advantages of Participating in the HPSP Program
- Participants are granted full tuition and necessary fees at their chosen accredited U.S. medical school, whether it's in the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
- The HPSP scholarship also covers the cost of books and most other educational expenses.
- Participants receive an annual salary of approximately $35,000, which includes:
- A monthly stipend of $2,870.00 for 10 ½ months
- Second Lieutenant military and travel pay for the remaining 45 days during their active duty tour.
- A $20,000 signing bonus is available for students who secure a four-year AF HPSP scholarship, similar to the Army and Navy program. Those who receive a three-year scholarship can also get the signing bonus if they commit to a four-year term.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be accepted or currently enrolled in a medical school accredited by either the Association of American Medical Colleges (MD schools) or American Osteopathic Association (DO schools) located within the continental U.S., Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
- Only U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must meet the physical qualifications for commissioning as an Air Force officer.
Application Timeline
- For those seeking four-year scholarships, it's advisable to apply in the early fall of the year before starting medical school.
- Medical students interested in three-year scholarships should apply as soon as possible.
- Since scholarships are granted on a rolling basis, applying early increases the chances of selection.
Evaluation Criteria
- Candidates must have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.2 and a minimum MCAT score of 500, with at least 124 in each of the MCAT subsections.
- Three and four-year scholarship applicants with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.4 and a total MCAT score of 504 (with a minimum subsection score of 124 in each subsection) are automatically selected and do not need to meet a scheduled accession board.
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