WHAT IS THE ARMY’S HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?
The Army offers one of the most generous and comprehensive scholarships in the health care field.  It’s called the F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP, for short).  Whether you want to become a Physician, Dentist, Veterinarian, Optometrist, Clinical Psychologist, or Nurse Anesthetist, if you qualify, you could earn a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly allowance through the Army’s HPSP.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY:
· Be a citizen of the United States.
· Be enrolled in or have a letter of acceptance to an accredited graduate program in the United States or Puerto Rico.
· Meet eligibility criteria for appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve.
· Maintain full-time student status during the entire length of the program.

WHAT DOES THE ARMY PAY FOR?
· Tuition:  You select the school, obtain acceptance, apply for the scholarship.  If selected, 100% tuition is paid to any accredited professional school in the United States or Puerto Rico.
· Books/Fees/Reimbursables:  Army will pay for required books, rental of nonexpendable equipment, and most academic fees.
· Monthly Stipend:  A generous monthly stipend of $1058 will be provided for the 10 1/2 months of each school year.
· Army Officer Pay:  For the remaining six weeks of the school year, you will receive the full pay and allowances offered a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
· Promotions:  You’ll be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve.  After graduation and entrance on active duty, you’ll be promoted to Captain, which means more pay.  Your salary will increase through the years with promotions, time in service, and annual cost of living increases.  You’ll also receive a monthly non-taxable allowance for your food and housing.  As well as up to four(4) different special duty pays, added to you salary.

WHAT DOES THE ARMY EXPECT OF YOU?
· Full Time Student:  You are expected to be a dedicated, full-time student, putting your best effort toward your studies.
· Army Reserve Officer:  You will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
· 45 Days Active Duty for Training:  While a student, you will be required to perform a training period for each school year in which you participate in the scholarship program.  This training may be performed at an Army health care facility near your school, or you could work in one of the Army’s world-renowned health care facilities, such as Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., or Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington.  Either way, you’ll be exposed to a health care system that excels at training people for rewarding careers in health care.  This training provides you the opportunity to learn about your particular specialty.  If your academic program does not permit time away from school, arrangements may be made to allow you to continue your studies while performing annual training at school.

THE ADVANTAGES OF ARMY HEALTH CARE:
· The Army Health Care Team:  Once you graduate, you will become a member of one of the most comprehensive and dynamic health care organizations in the world--the Army Medical Department.  It’s mission is to support America’s Army at home and abroad, serving over three million beneficiaries.  The Army Medical Department is comprised of six corps:  the Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Medical Service Corps, Medical Specialist Corps, Nurse Corps, and Veterinary Corps, plus enlisted specialists and civilian employees.  Together they offer more diversity than just about any other health care system in the world.
· Superior Facilities:  Army health care is like no other health care in the world.  Where else can you work and train at state-of-the-art facilities like Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas;  Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii;  Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.;  or the Army Burn Center, located in San Antonio, Texas and part of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases located in Frederick, Maryland?
· High-Tech Equipment:  Where else can you have the opportunity to work with the latest high-tech equipment, whether it’s laser technology, life-saving trauma equipment, or sophisticated telemedicine capabilities that enable Army personnel to hold teaching seminars and perform medical operations all over the world?
· Quality Care:  Perhaps the greatest advantage of being part of the Army Health Care Team is our commitment to patient care.  Army health care professionals don’t have to worry about processing insurance claims, the costs of running an office, or building a client base.  They’re free to concentrate on patient care and professional growth.  And, with over 100 challenging health care specialties to choose from, you can see why Army health care is a smart choice for more than just financial reasons.

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION:

Medical HPSP:  Participants are required to apply for the First Year of Graduate Medical Education (FYGME), which is performed on active duty.  Army  medical training programs are approved by the Council for Graduate Medical Education.  If selected, you must participate.  You will then have the opportunity to compete for continuation in the residency of your choice.  If not selected for FYGME, you will be granted an educational delay (full deferment) status to allow you to complete that portion of your training in a civilian hospital.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 
The following information/documents are required to start your application:
· Letter of Acceptance to Professional School (Four year scholarships only)
· Dean’s Letter stating that you are currently enrolled in the Medical School and are in good standing with a projected graduation date (For 2nd, 3rd & 4th year medical students).
· 3 to 6 Letters of Recommendation (You must provide your Army Counselor/Recruiter with the names, address and telephone number of these individuals).  “Committee Letter can count as all three(3) for 4 yearr scholarships only”
· Copy of MCAT / DAT / VCAT / OAT / GRE results (which ever applies)
· Proof of Birth / Citizenship:  Copy of Birth Certificate / Passport / Naturalization Cert.
· Official Transcripts from ALL Undergraduate and Graduate Schools attending or have attended.  (Request ALL Official Transcripts and have them mailed to the below address, ATTN:  Joseph K. Otis)
· A physical examination is also required.  Your free physical exam will be conducted at the local Harrisburg Military Processing Station (MEPS).  Exams are conducted Monday thru Fridays.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  To get started now call or email your local Army Health Care Recruiter at:

DEADLINES

Medical students:  Boards held monthly and stop after all scholarships handed out.

Dental students:    Board 1 held on February 26
                            Board 2 application deadline past, board held on March 20
                            Board 3 application deadline March 21, board held on April 17
 

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