Are you passionate about supporting rural and underserved communities? The AHEC Scholars Program is a two-year, interdisciplinary opportunity for nursing students who want to expand their knowledge of rural health care while building a strong professional network.
Program highlights
Participants engage in a combination of didactic learning, clinical fieldwork and self-directed learning. Many program requirements can align with and complement your current academic coursework.
Benefits
- Gain hands-on experience in rural and underserved settings.
- Connect with a multidisciplinary network of health care professionals.
- Join a national organization and gain access to professional conferences, continuing education opportunities and more.
Who can apply
The program is open to:
- DNP students
- Master of Nursing students
- BSN students who are two years away from graduation
Topic areas
- Interprofessional education
- Artificial intelligence and telehealth
- Relational leadership
- Advocacy
- Harm reduction and bias
- Working with interpreters
- Medical ethics
- Verbal de-escalation
- Native and Indigenous health
- Social drivers of health
- Health impacts of climate change
- Community health work
Learn more and apply
Visit AHEC Washington for program details and application information. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2026.
Read the AHEC Scholars Program flyer (PDF) for more information.