training program. Students must apply to those institutions that have received the money. Students can contact these institutions directly or through the main source listed above. Money available: $964,728. The amount of money available per student ranges from $1,500 to $63,000. ASSISTANCE FOR DISADVANTAGE HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS (Financial Assistance for Disadvantaged health Professions Students 93.139) Bruce Baggett Division of Student Assistance Bureau of Health Professions Health Resources and Service Administration Public Health Service US Dept of Health and Human Services Parklawn Bldg Room 8-34, 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville MD 20857 301-443-4776 The program objective is to assist disadvantaged health professions students who are of exceptional financial need to obtain a degree in medicine, osteopathic medicine, or dentistry by providing financial support to defray the costs of their education. Money can be used to support a student completing a degree in a health profession. Funds are awarded to accredited schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine or dentistry. Students should apply to their school for these scholarships, and the schools are responsible for selecting recipients, making determinations of need, and more. Money available: $6,000,000. The maximum amount per student is $16,000. MONEY FOR MINORITIES PURSUING A HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION
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