"The health workforce has a vital role in building the resilience of communities and health systems to respond to disasters caused by natural or artificial hazards, as well as related environmental, technological and biological hazards and risks." - World Health Organization
A variety of federal- and state-funded educational loan repayment and scholarship programs are available to health care professionals in Vermont. Many of these programs were established by the Vermont Legislature to respond to workforce shortages in Vermont and to ensure an adequate number of health care professionals to meet the future healthcare needs of Vermonters.
Loan Repayments, Scholarships, & Grants
We aim to improve healthcare access by providing easy access to scholarships, loan repayments, and grants to students, graduates, and institutions providing direct patient care in areas of unmet need. Learn about loan repayment programs, scholarships, grants, and more below: