With the current economic climate adding to the strain many dental students already feel about student loan debts, the United States Army Medical Department (AMEDD) is reminding students about its F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP).
The HPSP provides students with the full cost of tuition, school fees, and books, as well as a stipend of $1,992 per month through the school year. In addition, HPSP recipients in the Medical Corps and Dental Corps are eligible for a one-time $20,000 (less tax) bonus if awarded the scholarship. Upon graduation and entry onto active duty, AMEDD Officers receive increases in salary and new opportunities for a broad range of residencies, fellowships, and special pay incentives.
The scholarship is available in one, two, three-, and four-year increments and provides benefits during school and after graduation for students currently accepted in a graduate medical, dental, or veterinary program or those pursuing degrees in optometry, clinical/counseling psychology, or to be a psychiatric nurse practitioner.
For more information about HPSP please visit www.goarmy.com/amedd/hpsp.jsp or phone 800-USA-ARMY (800-872-2769).
