WVU Institute for Community and Rural Health Service Award Program Applications now open!
Attention WVU School of Medicine students and WVU School of Dentistry students!
Are you a medical school student thinking about practicing in a rural community? Could you use $100,000 to help pay for school? The #ICRH service award application for medical students is now open. The application closes February 7, 2025. Awards will be made March 2025.
- Service program recipients receive $25,000 for each year of commitment for up to 4 years ($100,000 Total)
- Students who are awarded service program funding must sign a contract and practice full-time (32-40 hours per week) for a minimum of one year for each year of funding at an eligible site located in a rural and/or underserved area of the state.
- Other areas to fulfill obligation requirements will be considered on a case by case basis
- Students are responsible for locating a practice site and must agree to provide medical services to West Virginia Medicaid and CHIP recipients
Questions? Contact April Vestal. Apply now!
Are you a fourth-year dental school student thinking about practicing in a rural community? Could you use $50,000 to help pay for school? Service program recipients receive $50,000 for a two year commitment. The #ICRH service award application for dental students is now open. The application closes December 13, 2024. Awards will be made March 2025.
Students who are awarded service program funding must sign a contract and practice full-time (32-40 hours per week) for a minimum of one year at an eligible site.
Questions? Contact April Vestal. Apply now!