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UNOFFICIAL NAVY RESOURCE- Information subject to change
Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP)
What is HPSP?
It is a program that will enable you to obtain a fully funded education in the field of Medicine,
Dentistry, or Optometry all leading to a commission in the Navy. In addition, you will receive a $20,000
Signing Bonus (Medical Students/DO only) and monthly stipend of $2,060 while enrolled in the program.
What are the financial benefits of this program?
100% of your tuition is paid.
Schools fees (minus housing and meals) are paid.
Full reimbursement for the required books and equipment
What does it take to qualify for this program?
Be accepted to or enrolled in an AMA or AOA school of medicine
Be accepted to or enrolled in an ADA school of dentistry
Be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited Optometry school
Be a U. S. citizen
Be physically qualified for commission as a Navy officer
How will I become orientated as a Naval Officer?
To familiarize you with the Navy and prepare you for active duty, you’ll attend the Officer
Development School (ODS) at Newport, RI, during the first or second summer break in medical
school. While at ODS, you’ll be paid the salary and allowances of a Navy Ensign about
$5,000 for the five weeks. The Navy will pay your round-trip travel costs from your school to Newport to
include your room and board while at ODS.
What are Clerkships?
While in school, you must apply each year for a temporary active duty Navy clerkship. Your
attendance at ODS is also considered a clerkship. Most clerkship’s take place during the summer.
They last about 45 days during which time you will receive full Navy pay and allowances.
Clerkships help you gain a general knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in Navy
Health Care. They offer travel at Navy expense and an enjoyable break from the routine of
studying. If your school curriculum will not permit you to spend all 45 days of active service at a
Navy medical facility, you may take part or all of your clerkship at your school. You’ll still receive
your full pay and allowances.
What will my obligation be if I am accepted into the program?
HPSP scholarship students must:
be called to active duty and assigned to an internship at a Navy hospital. Students may
also apply to complete residency training while on active duty. If not selected, you may request a
delay in active service to complete your internship or residency in a civilian institution without
pay. You’ll be serving your active duty obligation after completing your internship or residency.
most students will be provided "straight-through" based on the Navy's move to greatly reduce
General Medical Officer billets.
accredited.
When to Apply.
The best time to apply for a four-year scholarship is the Fall before the year you plan to start
attending medical or dental school.
Optometry does not have a four-year scholarship.
Students already in medical, dental, or optometry school should apply immediately for a 3, 2, or 1year
scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. If commissioned before the end of the
semester, the Navy can reimburse the cost of tuition and fees for that semester. The application takes
about 4-5 weeks to complete.
Dental students wishing to apply should do so as early as 12 months prior to their
start of dental school for the four-year scholarship and subsequent years if already in dental
school. Applications are accepted throughout the year at any time.
You can apply before receiving a letter of acceptance to medical or dental school. You must have
your letter of acceptance to be final selected for the scholarship.
HPSP Student Handbook
What is HPSP?
It is a program that will enable you to obtain a fully funded education in the field of Medicine,
Dentistry, or Optometry all leading to a commission in the Navy. In addition, you will receive a $20,000
Signing Bonus (Medical Students/DO only) and monthly stipend of $2,060 while enrolled in the program.
What are the financial benefits of this program?
100% of your tuition is paid.
Schools fees (minus housing and meals) are paid.
Full reimbursement for the required books and equipment
What does it take to qualify for this program?
Be accepted to or enrolled in an AMA or AOA school of medicine
Be accepted to or enrolled in an ADA school of dentistry
Be accepted to or enrolled in an accredited Optometry school
Be a U. S. citizen
Be physically qualified for commission as a Navy officer
How will I become orientated as a Naval Officer?
To familiarize you with the Navy and prepare you for active duty, you’ll attend the Officer
Development School (ODS) at Newport, RI, during the first or second summer break in medical
school. While at ODS, you’ll be paid the salary and allowances of a Navy Ensign about
$5,000 for the five weeks. The Navy will pay your round-trip travel costs from your school to Newport to
include your room and board while at ODS.
What are Clerkships?
While in school, you must apply each year for a temporary active duty Navy clerkship. Your
attendance at ODS is also considered a clerkship. Most clerkship’s take place during the summer.
They last about 45 days during which time you will receive full Navy pay and allowances.
Clerkships help you gain a general knowledge of the procedures and techniques used in Navy
Health Care. They offer travel at Navy expense and an enjoyable break from the routine of
studying. If your school curriculum will not permit you to spend all 45 days of active service at a
Navy medical facility, you may take part or all of your clerkship at your school. You’ll still receive
your full pay and allowances.
What will my obligation be if I am accepted into the program?
HPSP scholarship students must:
- Serve 45 days of active duty in a Navy clerkship during each year in the program
- Attend ODS prior to reporting to their first permanent duty station
- Serve one year of active duty for each year of scholarship participation (time spent in internship
- Graduate Medical Education (Internship and Residency).
- Medical school scholarship students are required to apply for graduate medical education at a
be called to active duty and assigned to an internship at a Navy hospital. Students may
also apply to complete residency training while on active duty. If not selected, you may request a
delay in active service to complete your internship or residency in a civilian institution without
pay. You’ll be serving your active duty obligation after completing your internship or residency.
- Assignments after internship may include training in submarine or aerospace medicine, duty
most students will be provided "straight-through" based on the Navy's move to greatly reduce
General Medical Officer billets.
- Dental students can apply for an AEGD/GPR or simply do a credentialing year at some of the
accredited.
When to Apply.
The best time to apply for a four-year scholarship is the Fall before the year you plan to start
attending medical or dental school.
Optometry does not have a four-year scholarship.
Students already in medical, dental, or optometry school should apply immediately for a 3, 2, or 1year
scholarship. Scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis. If commissioned before the end of the
semester, the Navy can reimburse the cost of tuition and fees for that semester. The application takes
about 4-5 weeks to complete.
Dental students wishing to apply should do so as early as 12 months prior to their
start of dental school for the four-year scholarship and subsequent years if already in dental
school. Applications are accepted throughout the year at any time.
You can apply before receiving a letter of acceptance to medical or dental school. You must have
your letter of acceptance to be final selected for the scholarship.
HPSP Student Handbook
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