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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) offers a variety of impactful programs to attract primary health professionals to underserved areas of Virginia. Many of these initiatives help reduce medical education debt while enabling professionals to join vibrant communities and deliver care to those most in need. Loan repayment awards are competitive and often prioritized for those serving in Virginia's most underserved regions, with funding dedicated solely to repaying educational loans tied to health professional licensure.<\/p>\n

VDH also offers nursing scholarships, a nurse preceptor program, and a grant program for academic institutions to offer nursing apprenticeships with clinical partners. It also offers federal programs to support international clinicians participating in exchange visitor programs.<\/p>\n

For a printable list of all the programs the VDH administers, click here Health Workforce Incentive Programs<\/a>.\u00a0 For more detailed information about each program, click on the links below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Choose Virginia Health Workforce Newsletter<\/h2>\n

To subscribe or to access archived newsletters, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Application Instructions for Programs & Quicklinks:<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Application Instructions for all Programs<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Commonwealth's Earn to Learn Program<\/a> (Application Deadline: May 30, 2025)<\/h4>\n

Conrad 30 J-1 Visa Waiver Program & ARC J-1 Waiver Program<\/a> (October 16 - April 16)<\/h4>\n

National Interest Waiver Program<\/a> (Year Round)<\/h4>\n

HHS Exchange Visitor Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Virginia State Loan Repayment Programs<\/a> (July 2026)<\/h4>\n

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarships (LPN, RN)<\/a> (March 2, 2026 \u2013 April 2, 2026)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mary Marshall Nursing Scholarships (CNA)<\/a> (rolling)<\/h4>\n

Virginia Long-Term Care Facility Scholarship Program<\/a> (September 2 - December 1)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Virginia Nurse Practitioner\/Nurse Midwife and Nurse Educator Scholarship Programs<\/a> (September 2- December 1)<\/h4>\n

Virginia Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program<\/a> (October 15 - April 15)<\/h4>\n

Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Loan Repayment Program<\/a><\/h4>\n

Virginia Nursing Preceptor Incentive Program<\/a> (rolling)<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

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VDH is unable to provide tax advice or answer questions about taxes that may or may not be owed for any incentives offered. Participants should consult a tax or financial advisor regarding any potential tax obligations related to an incentive.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

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Need a job in Virginia’s Rural and underserved areas?<\/h3>\"\"<\/a><\/div>

Learn how to use the 3RNET website.<\/h3>\"\"<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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For Incentive Program Questions, Technical Support, and Compliance & Follow-up assistance, <\/strong>please reach out by calling (804) 864-7435 or emailing incentiveprograms@vdh.virginia.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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