2022 NHSC Scholarship Application

[bRollins]

Starting to get nervous, I signed 08/09 and was given a finalist notification on the first day. I haven't gotten any emails about something being wrong with my contract and have yet to receive a countersignature. Anyone else in the same boat?

(For context, I submitted for 4 years of funding.)

same here

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[cryingintheclub]

Congrats to all who received a signature! Received finalist notification 8/8(?) and turned in my EVF and contract 8/11. Did not receive a summer EVF (probably because I had no summer classes?). Received countersignature at 9:30 AM today - it is an electronic signature at the bottom of the contract, under your own signature, by an "OFAM Approver"!

 

[Iamshay79]

Whoo hoo, got my countersignature today, at 10:34 this morning! I was almost getting nervous.....almost!

Congrats to everyone who have received signatures!

 

[bb_yoshi]

same here

Okay good to know there's other people in the same boat. I hope we both hear news soon.

 

[Iamshay79]

I was religiously downloading it like a maniac.

You and me both..LOL

 

[DentieBestie]

Im currently a finalist, but I haven't even received a summer EVF or a countersignature. I was wondering if anyone else was in the same boat?

I’m in the same boat as you! 😭

 

[DK99]

countersigned!! 9:08 AM

 

[LeBronsDad]

got countersigned 3:10 pm today

 

[b7189]

Also got the signature at 3:10 pm today!!

 

[Jujubird]

Got countersigned at 10:00 am!

 

[bRollins]

Finalist notified 8/09, countersigned today at 3:13 pm mountain time

 

[3wwe1]

Still haven’t gotten my signature, I electronically signed my contract 8/09

 

[jdawg7]

Anyone who has received the counter signature know how to move forward with our school and getting our tuition, etc paid for? Is it our or NHSC's responsibility to reach out to the school? Thanks!

 

[cooliyak]

Anyone who has received the counter signature know how to move forward with our school and getting our tuition, etc paid for? Is it our or NHSC's responsibility to reach out to the school? Thanks!

When you get the official notification, your portal will contain additional documentation including a packet of information that you are instructed to give your school. They will take it from there. I believe it is up to the school to bill the NHSC. The first payment might be a little rough, especially if you are the first student at your school to get this, but beyond that, it shouldn’t be too bad all the way through graduation unless you have something weird happen.

 

[deleted1092426]

countersigned today!! submitted 8/19

 

[deleted1092426]

so if they coutnersigned, does that mean we officially got the scholarship??

 

[onlyteeth]

so if they coutnersigned, does that mean we officially got the scholarship??

Yep that’s a legal binding document

 

[DentieBestie]

I’m so happy y’all are all getting signatures….BUT I’m dying over here of anxiety. I was a first round finalist but I didn’t get a summer EVF (& I did indicate I took summer classes). I submitted my paperwork 08/09. Can y’all please tell me to relax and have hope? 😭😭

 

[ehern]

I’m so happy y’all are all getting signatures….BUT I’m dying over here of anxiety. I was a first round finalist but I didn’t get a summer EVF (& I did indicate I took summer classes). I submitted my paperwork 08/09. Can y’all please tell me to relax and have hope? 😭😭

same I'm dying over here lol

 

[igoymtns]

Notified 08/08, 1st round finalist
Submitted W4 and EVF 08/08, same evening
Countersigned today, 09/07

For the past few days was getting slightly concerned about not receiving a countersignature, and tried to make myself feel better by thinking about the benefits of working in private practice. Neither are bad options, but still glad to have received the countersignature and thus, the scholarship, today.

To @DentieBestie, @ehern, & the rest waiting on the signatures- they will come. You were a finalist, you will receive a countersignature from the government's end. No if's, and's, or buts. Wait with hope, my friends, don't let your hearts be dismayed. I look forward to seeing you at national conferences, orientation, in the CHCs, and to be a part of the workforce with you all ♡

 

[angelfaceako]

Starting to get nervous, I signed 08/09 and was given a finalist notification on the first day. I haven't gotten any emails about something being wrong with my contract and have yet to receive a countersignature. Anyone else in the same boat?

(For context, I submitted for 4 years of funding.)

same

 

[lindsayyymm]

Just downloaded my contract and I received the countersignature today at 3:13pm EST from Jamie King!!! I was notified I was a finalist on 8/8, submitted the W-4 and EVF on 8/11. I submitted for 2 years of funding for dental school! No email about a portal change and when I logon to my portal it still says “Accepted Award - Under Final Review” so make sure you’re downloading the contract to check!! Good luck ya‘ll!

 

[3wwe1]

Got my countersignature today!

 

[deleted1092426]

when would we start contacting our school's bursar office for refunds and such? is it after an official email?

 

[DK99]

My portal just updated, where can I find the documents to send the school?

 

[MsJR21]

My portal just updated, where can I find the documents to send the school?

I received countersignature on 9/2, but my portal has not been updated. Did you go to the applicant section or the participant section?

 

[ehern]

The other applicant from my school got her countersignature today! But she doesn't have access to any documents, it just says "congratulations"

Nothing new on mine for my fellow no EVF peers.

 

[deleted1092426]

I received countersignature on 9/2, but my portal has not been updated. Did you go to the applicant section or the participant section?

mine hasn't been updated yet either. it still says "Accepted Award - Under Final Review"

 

[cooliyak]

when would we start contacting our school's bursar office for refunds and such? is it after an official email?

I would wait for the email. You’ll get more information at that time.

 

[ThinkingInDental]

Does anyone know when the stipend will be released? 🌚

 

[cooliyak]

My portal just updated, where can I find the documents to send the school?

The documents might not be available yet. When the award email comes, it will tell you that you have messages/documents available in your portal. There you will find a “Welcome Kit” that should have instructions for your school, an award letter, and some other resources/documents for you.

 

[cooliyak]

Does anyone know when the stipend will be released? 🌚

End of October/1st week in November

 

[penguins912]

What was the latest ppl received countersignatures per previous threads?

 

[ehern]

Guys, it just happened. I got my countersignature at 8:24 this morning!! Does everyone's contract say "optional contracts" within the contract itself and just have one signature? It says signed for 4 years of service for 4 years of scholarship so I'm assuming I'm okay but still

 

[DentieBestie]

What was the latest ppl received countersignatures per previous threads?

I’m not exactly sure but I definitely remember seeing people posting well into the September 20s (21st, 22nd, 23rd, etc) last year in the thread

 

[onlyteeth]

I can access the documents on my participants portal now. Gosh i can’t wait to walk into financial aid and tell them i don’t need their money anymore

 

[lysineaspartate]

Cosigned this morning at 9:30am

 

[chemistryman]

Cosigned by Jamie King at 9:32AM 09/09!!
More are coming so hang on!

 

[deleted1092426]

I can access the documents on my participants portal now. Gosh i can’t wait to walk into financial aid and tell them i don’t need their money anymore

Ooh really where? I don't see for me

 

[b7189]

How long did it take (for those who have gotten) to get the email after your countersignature? I got my signature on 9/7 at 3:10 pm and haven’t gotten an email yet.

 

[onlyteeth]

How long did it take (for those who have gotten) to get the email after your countersignature? I got my signature on 9/7 at 3:10 pm and haven’t gotten an email yet.

Got mine 9/7 at 9am and got the email today at 5:30pm but my portal has been in participant mode since yesterday

 

[onlyteeth]

Ooh really where? I don't see for me

I went to role-> participant-> messages and they said “You will receive an additional notification when your new award documents are available. To access documents in the BHW Customer Service Portal, visit the 'My Service Information' section in the right-hand column of your portal home page and click View My Service Information and Documents.” And i clicked the blue part

 

[deleted1092426]

I went to role-> participant-> messages and they said “You will receive an additional notification when your new award documents are available. To access documents in the BHW Customer Service Portal, visit the 'My Service Information' section in the right-hand column of your portal home page and click View My Service Information and Documents.” And i clicked the blue part

ohh i dont think i have it i guess ill just wait

 

[pickaychu]

countersigned on 9/2, still waiting on the email and portal change. looks like website maintenance is tomorrow so hopefully that’ll switch us all over!

 

[catsarefuzzy]

If you get this scholarship do you have to work immediately after graduating or can you do residency if you want?

Can you work in any underserved area you want or do they tell you where you have to work?

 

[deleted1092426]

If you get this scholarship do you have to work immediately after graduating or can you do residency if you want?

Can you work in any underserved area you want or do they tell you where you have to work?

residency only for pediatrics or geriatrics or GPR (primary care only)
you get to choose and apply but it's based on availability i believe

 

[deleted1092426]

portal site is down -- guessing theyll update with documents or something soon :O

 

[Kochanie]

Congrats to everyone! I received it last year (looking at my Snapchat flashbacks and thought of you guys). If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. It’s pretty straightforward from here, especially if your school knows what it’s doing. I literally don’t have to do anything but attach an unofficial transcript to a form every semester.

I got my ORC + lump sum for the 4-5 months at the end of October.

Also note, if the ORC seems too good to be true, it may be. My school added in living costs (which is covered by stipend) and I had to return 2/3 of it. A few students were panicking a bit and had to take out additional student loans to pay it back when they contacted us months later.

 

[Kochanie]

portal site is down -- guessing theyll update with documents or something soon :O

I think I had the longest wait time last year between signing and official email so don’t panic, it’s official!

 

[deleted1092426]

Congrats to everyone! I received it last year (looking at my Snapchat flashbacks and thought of you guys). If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. It’s pretty straightforward from here, especially if your school knows what it’s doing. I literally don’t have to do anything but attach an unofficial transcript to a form every semester.

I got my ORC + lump sum for the 4-5 months at the end of October.

Also note, if the ORC seems too good to be true, it may be. My school added in living costs (which is covered by stipend) and I had to return 2/3 of it. A few students were panicking a bit and had to take out additional student loans to pay it back when they contacted us months later.

thank you for sharing! how can you tell between stipend vs ORC when they're deposited into our bank account?
how much should ORC be around? since we know that stipend should be around $1400 before taxes