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RHAU Student Scholarships

The Rural Health Association of Utah (RHAU) understands that to meet tomorrow's healthcare workforce demands across rural Utah, we must support our students from rural Utah who are pursuing healthcare careers. According to the AAMC, Medical students who grow up in small communities far from urban centers are much more likely to return to practice. RHAU believes that this is true for all healthcare professionals. 

 

To support rural students and help build our future healthcare workforce, RHAU is pleased to offer annual scholarships to students from rural Utah who are actively pursuing healthcare careers. Scholarships are available in four categories: 1) high school seniors, 2) current undergraduate students, 3) students attending bachelor's level healthcare programs, and 4) students attending graduate-level healthcare programs.

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Scholarship Tracks: There are two available tracks for applicants to select from.

  • Track 1 - General Healthcare: Physicians, Physician Assistant, Nursing (BSN or above), Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Physical/Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, etc.

  • Track 2 - Public Health and/or Prevention: Bachelor's in Public Health or Population Health, Masters in Public Health, Masters in Prevention Science, etc.

Student Scholarships

Previous Awardees

RHAU would like to thank our 2025 RHAU Scholarship Golf Tournament Sponsors and Participants.

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Participating Organizations

  • Southwest Behavioral Health

  • Utah Prevention Network

  • Savage Esplin & Radmall, PC

  • UHIN

  • Greater Zion 

  • Black Desert Resort

  • IFA

  • Long Horn Steakhouse

  • Tagg-N-Go Car Wash

  • Target

  • Costco

  • Lowes

  • Dixie Meats 

  • Harmons 

  • Platinum Mortgage 

  • Big Energy LLC

  • Intermountain Health

  • Utah Hospital Association

  • The Frei Team

  • Express Recovery

  • Forvis

  • Family Healthcare

  • Southern Utah University 

Eligibility Requirements:

  • MUST be graduating from or have graduated from high school in one of Utah’s 24 rural counties

  • MUST be pursuing a degree in a healthcare-related field  

  • MUST be attending or planning to attend a university with a physical campus in Utah

    • Online students are eligible to apply, but the university must have a physical campus located in Utah.  

  • A GPA of 3.0 or higher 

  • *NOTE: Previous RHAU Student Scholarship Recipients are NOT eligible to apply again.

 

Scholarship Timeline:

  • February 2, 2026 - Applications Open 

  • March 31, 2026 - Applications Due 

  • May 1, 2026 - Applicants Notified

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How to Apply

  • Download the Application Fillable PDF above 

  • Complete all parts of the application 

  • Email your completed application, headshot, and letters of recommendation to info@rhau.org

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Where do the RHAU Student Scholarship funds come from?

Funds for the Annual RHAU Student Scholarships originate from the Annual RHAU Scholarship Golf Tournament held in conjunction with the Annual RHAU Conference each November in St. George, Utah. All proceeds from the tournament go directly to the RHAU Student Scholarship fund. RHAU also accepts donations that are designated specifically for student scholarships. 

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There are many ways to get involved with the RHAU Annual Scholarship Program:

  1. Sponsor the Golf Tournament 

  2. Provide items for prizes/opportunities drawings at the Golf Tournament 

  3. Come out and play at the Golf Tournament 

  4. Donate directly to the RHAU Student Scholarship Fund

 

Funds for Track 2 scholarships in 2026 were provided by the Southwest Utah Behavioral Health Center,

Four Corners Community Behavioral Health, and the Bear River Health Department. We would like to 

thank each of these organizations for their continued support! 

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For more information about the RHAU Student Scholarship program, please reach out to us at info@rhau.org

2026 Applications are NOW OPEN!

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