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*All information provided is subject to change or revision. Before applying, please take the time to verify guidelines and due dates. If you receive an outside scholarship, you are obligated to disclose this information to the Associate Director of Financial Aid in the University of South Alabama College of Medicine as soon as possible.

  • Selected Professions Fellowships
    • Established in 1970 with a $25,000 grant from the Max C. Fleischmann Foundation, Selected Professions Fellowships originally focused on opening doors for women in the male-dominated fields of law and medicine. The focus has since expanded to include science and technology as the demand for a technologically skilled workforce has grown without proportional representation by women.
    • General Eligibility Guidelines
      • AAUW awards Selected Professions Fellowships to women who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States who have achieved high standards of academic excellence and show promise of distinction in their respective fields. Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. institution during the fellowship year, and should be pursuing a course of study in the United States over the full academic year. Priority is given to women who do not already hold a master’s or first professional degree.
      • Applicants must be full-time students at an accredited U.S. institution during the fellowship year, and should be pursuing a course of study in the United States over the full academic year. Priority is given to women who do not already hold a master’s or first professional degree.
      • Selected Professions Fellowships are not open to previous recipients of any AAUW national fellowship or grant (not including branch or local awards or Community Action Grants).
    • Medicine (M.D.), (D.O.) – applicants may apply for 3rd or 4th year of study only
    • Award Amount - $5,000 - $18,000
    • Contact
  • The Medical Student Training and Aging Research (MSTAR) Program
    • The MSTAR Program provides medical students with an enriching experience in aging- related research and geriatrics, with the mentorship of top experts in the field. This program introduces students to research and academic experiences early in their training that they might not otherwise have during medical school. Positive experiences in the
      MSTAR program have led many physicians-in-training to pursue academic careers in aging, ranging from basic science to clinical research to health services research. They have joined the growing cadre of physicians and scientists whose specialized knowledge
      and skills are in great demand as our population ages.
    • Students participate in an eight- to twelve-week (or 2-3 months, depending on the training site) structured research, clinical, and didactic program in geriatrics, appropriate to their level of training and interests. Research projects are offered in basic, translational, clinical, or health services research relevant to older people. Most scholars will do their training and research during the summer months.
    • General Eligibility
      • Any allopathic or osteopathic medical student in good standing, who will have successfully completed one year of medical school at a U.S. institution by June 2019. Evidence of good standing must be provided by the medical school registrar or dean when the student is notified of receiving the award.
      • Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., in possession of a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or some other legal verification of such status.) Individuals on temporary or student visas are not
        eligible. Due to NIA restrictions, individuals holding PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent doctoral degrees in the health sciences are not eligible to apply to do the MSTAR Program.
      • The NIA and other sponsoring organizations have a strong interest in continuing to diversify the research workforce committed to advancing the fields of aging and geriatrics research. Therefore, students who are members of ethnic or racial groups underrepresented in these fields, students with disabilities, or students whose background and experience are likely to diversify the research or medical questions being addressed, are encouraged to apply.
      • Additionally, applicants receiving a stipend or salary support from a federal source are not eligible for this program. Applicants may not hold another award or participate in another program concurrently with the MSTAR program, and must participate in the program full-time for a minimum of 8 weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks.
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants may apply during 1st year of study or later
    • Award Amount - stipend is approximately $1,980 per month (will vary)
    • Contact
  • AHA Scientific Council Student Scholarships
    • The scientific councils of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) want to stimulate interest, knowledge and investigative work in students in medicine, nursing, public health, nutrition and other allied health disciplines. AHA
      Student Scholarships support students conducting research projects related to cardiovascular disease, stroke and basic sciences early during pre-doctoral training, usually during the summer. AHA scholarships provide valuable stipends for students during the research project. The scholarship stipends may be used for student expenses, lab fees, or other costs incurred by the student during the project.
    • General Eligibility
      • Eligible applicants include students in medical schools or in master's or equivalent programs in an accredited school in the United States where research training in cardiovascular disease and stroke is available.
      • PhDs and current MD/PhD students in the basic sciences committed to research careers are ineligible unless the PhD was obtained previously in an area not related to the one in the proposed study.
      • Each applicant and applicant's preceptor must be members of the AHA/ASA at the time of application.
      • The awards will be made to institutions within the United States in which the research training is available to students under qualified supervision. If the student conducts the research at a location other than his/her home institution, he/she must have written approval of his/her dean or other responsible individual.
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – must be enrolled full time
    • Award Amount - $1,500 - $2,000
    • Contact
  • AIGC Fellowships, Gerald Peet Fellowship
    • The AIGC Fellowship program provides approximately $1,200,000 in fellowships to over 400 American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and professional students each year. Graduate fellowships are monetary awards made to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional full-time, degree-seeking students who meet all eligibility criteria. The fellowship amount is typically between $1000 and $5000 per academic year (not including summer), and varies from year to year, depending on the number of qualified applicants, the availability of funds and unmet financial need.
    • General Eligibility
      • An enrolled member of a federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaskan Native Group, or possess one-fourth degree Indian blood from a federally recognized tribe
      • Be enrolled full time in a Master's or Doctoral degree program at an accredited graduate school in the United States
      • Demonstrate financial need (applicants must apply for federal financial aid at the college financial aid office)
      • Submit an essay as described in the application packet 
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – must be enrolled full time
    • Award Amount - $500 - $5,000
    • Contact
  • AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships
    • The Physicians of Tomorrow Awards provide financial assistance to medical students facing medical school debt. Since 1950, the Foundation has provided more than $60 million in financial aid to exceptional medical students across the nation.
    • General Eligibility
      • The Physicians of Tomorrow Awards reward medical students who meet the following criteria:
        • Applicants are medical students who are approaching their final year of medical school.
        • Each $10,000 scholarship is based on different eligibility requirements.
        • Each medical school is allowed 2 nominations per category. Each student can only be nominated under 1 category.
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants may apply for 4th year of study
    • Award Amount - $10,000
    • Contact
  • Medical Education Scholarships
    • Over the past 150 years, women physicians have blazed new trails, opened closed minds, lifted downcast spirits, and profoundly impacted medicine in countless ways. Through our awards and recognition programs, AMWA celebrates the contributions and accomplishments of these remarkable American Medical Women. 
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants must be enrolled
    • Award Amount - $500
    • Contact
  • ASH HONORS (Hematology Opportunities for the Next Generation of Research Scientists) Award
    • The ASH HONORS Award contributes to the development of the next generation of hematologists by providing research funding for talented first-, second-, and third-year medical students as well as first- and second-year medical residents. Applicants may choose to conduct their research over a maximum of three months (during the summer) or over a span of three to 12 months.
    • In addition to a $5,000 stipend to support work on a hematology-related research project, program participants receive a $1,000 travel allowance each year for two years to attend the ASH annual meeting and are encouraged to continue research careers in hematology beyond medical school and residency. 
    • General Eligibility
      • If applying as a medical student, be actively enrolled in an MD program at an LCME accredited institution or in a DO program at an AOA COCA accredited institution in the United States, Canada, or Mexico; or, if applying as a medical resident, be actively enrolled in an internal medicine, pathology, or pediatric residency program in the United States, Canada, or Mexico that is approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Royal College Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
      • Have 12 continuous months left before completion of his/her medical degree.
      • Be working on a hematology project (e.g., adult hematology, pediatric hematology/oncology, hematopathology, blood banking/transfusion medicine) in either laboratory research or clinical investigation.
      • Have a research mentor at the institution where the research is being performed who is an ASH member in good standing. The mentor may be at the applicant’s home institution or from a different institution. The research mentor will assist in completing the program application, oversee the award recipient’s work, aid the recipient in his/her research, and ensure that the recipient meets all deadlines.
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants must be enrolled in medical school
    • Award Amount - $5,000 stipend
    • Contact
  • ASH MMSAP (Minority Medical Student Award Program)
    • The ASH Minority Medical Student Award Program (MMSAP) provides underrepresented minority medical students with an opportunity to conduct a research project under the supervision of an ASH member, receive guidance from a career-development mentor, gain valuable knowledge of hematology, and ultimately, advance their careers. As part of the ASH Minority Recruitment Initiative, the MMSAP aims to expand the program’s reach to the next generation of hematologists.
    • Applicants must have a research mentor who is an ASH member in good standing and may choose from one of three project options with varying program benefits. The summer project option requires an eight- to 12-week commitment; the flexible project requires a commitment of approximately 320 to 480 hours over the course of a year; and the yearlong project requires participants to take a year off from school to engage in research full-time. 
    • General Eligibility
      • Identify as a minority; applicants are asked to self-identify, and participants for the MMSAP are drawn from this pool. For the purposes of this program, minority is defined as a group of people from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in health-related sciences in the United States and Canada. This includes American Indians or Alaska Natives, Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders, African Canadians, Inuit, and First Nation Peoples.
      • Be enrolled in a MD, DO, or MD-PhD medical school program.
      • If applying for a summer project, be within his/her first or second year of medical school; or, if applying for a flexible or yearlong project, be within his/her first, second, or third year of medical school.
      • Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada, and plan to conduct his/her research project in the contiguous United States or Canada.
      • Have a research mentor who is an ASH member in good standing. To request assistance in identifying a research mentor, please submit a Request a Mentor form in the online awards system by the November 15 deadline.
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants must be enrolled in medical school
    • Award Amount - $5,000 stipend
    • Contact
  • Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships
    • These awards consist of five scholarships given to outstanding students entering their third year of medical school who have shown leadership in efforts to eliminate inequities in medical education and health care and demonstrated leadership efforts in addressing educational, societal, and health care needs of minorities in the United States. Each recipient receives a $5,000 scholarship in November of the year the scholarships are awarded. 
    • General Eligibility
      • A medical school may nominate one student per year for this award. A candidate must be:
        • A U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or an individual granted deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) status
        • Entering the third year of study in a LCME-accredited U.S. medical school in fall 2019 
        • Students enrolled in combined degree programs (such as MD/PhD) are eligible when they are entering their third year of medical school. 
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants must be nominated in their 3rd year of study
    • Award Amount - $5,000
    • Contact
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Scholarship
    • The Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield offers scholarships to M3s and M4s who are devoted to the primary care discipline and working in underserved, rural communities in Alabama. These scholarships would be $30,000 each year for the last two years of medical school.
    • General Eligibility
      • Before you consider pursuing a scholarship through the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield, please see the below program requirements and obligations:
      • Match in a designated primary care residency in the fields of Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OBGYN, Pediatrics, or Psychiatry. 
      • Graduate from the USA College of Medicine.
      • Notify USA College of Medicine and the Blue Cross Scholarship Governance Committee of any changes in enrollment status at USA College of Medicine or training status in residency, such as leave of absence, delays in graduation or completion of residency, withdrawal or dismissal from USA College of Medicine or residency.
      • Maintain good academic standing for the remainder of USA College of Medicine enrollment.
      • Upon graduation and completion of residency training, the recipient shall provide primary care services at an approved site in one of Alabama's underserved counties or an Alabama city with fewer than 50,000 residents as of the most recent census, for a minimum of three years.
      • If a recipient does not abide by the Caring Foundation of Blue Cross Blue Shield requirements, the recipient will repay all funds 
    • Email - sroote@southalabama.edu
  • CAPS Scholarship
    • CAPS is offering scholarships of $2000 to $5000 each annually to students in United States medical schools. The CAPS Scholarships are open to all medical students in need of financial aid regardless of their hometown, sex, race or color. The applicants are judged according to their academic achievements, financial needs, community service records and essays. 
    • General Eligibility
      • Only medical students currently attending medical schools in the United States are eligible
      • The following items are required before your application can be processed:
      • Completed application form and essay 
      • A 200 words personal statement 
      • A financial award letter or statement from the financial aid office of your medical school
      • Your 1040 tax return or your parents' 1040 if you are a dependent (if there was no 1040 filed, please write a statement about such fact)
      • Two letters of recommendation in support of your research and/or community services 
      • Other items to support your application
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $2,000 - $5,000
  • DAR Medical Scholarships
    • DAR members are passionate about educating the youth of America and providing various scholarships and awards to outstanding students throughout the country. These awards are in the amount of up to $5,000. Students must be attending or accepted into an approved, accredited medical school (including Osteopathic Medical Schools), colleges or universities. An application form must be completed for each scholarship you are applying for.
    • General Eligibility
      • Each scholarship has their own criteria. Please reference each when applying.
      • Alice W. Rooke Scholarship
        • AliceWRookeScholarship@NSDAR.org 
      • Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship
        • MacGregorScholarship@NSDAR.org 
      • Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship
        • DrFABeneventiScholarship@NSDAR.org 
      • Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship
        • LAHannaMedicalScholarship@NSDAR.org 
    • Medicine (M.D.), (D.O.)  – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $5,000
    • Contact
  • U.S. Air Force - Health Professions Scholarship Program
    • The Air Force offers scholarships for healthcare professionals to include: one- and two-year for Allied Health specialties (Pharmacists, Optometrists, Clinical Psychologists and Public Health Officers), two- and three-year for Nurse Corps specialties and three- and four-year for Medical Corps and Dental Corps. This scholarship covers all tuition and required fees, including textbooks, small equipment items and supplies needed for study. You will also receive a monthly allowance for living expenses. While on scholarship, you will spend 45 days on active duty in the Air Force, and once you graduate, you will serve active duty (one year for each year of scholarship, with a minimum of three years).
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - tuition, fees, books, equipment, and stipend
    • Contact
  • U.S. Army - F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program for Medicine
    • The program permits selected students to be commissioned as officers in the U.S. Army Reserve while they are completing professional schooling. The program pays for tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses necessary to complete school. Also, students will receive a monthly stipend of over a $1,279, for ten and one-half months each year. For the remaining one and one- half months, students will receive full pay and allowances as a second lieutenant and will be afforded the opportunity to work at one of the Army's major medical centers. Upon completion of school, students will be advanced to the rank of Captain. Medical students continue their training by completion of a residency program. 
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - tuition, fees, books, equipment, and stipend
    • Contact
  • U.S. Navy - Health Professions Scholarship Program
    • The program pays for tuition, books, lab fees and other expenses necessary to complete school. Also, students will receive a monthly stipend for ten and one-half months each year. For each year of support, the Navy requires a 45- day Active Duty for Training period with pay and allowances while in school. Scholarship recipients must agree to one year of active duty service for each year of support. The minimum service obligation after graduation is three years.
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - tuition, fees, books, equipment, and stipend
    • Contact
  • Indian Health Service Scholarship Program - Health Professions Scholarship
    • American Indian and Alaskan Native students from federally-recognized tribes are eligible to apply for aid. Indian preference applies. Proof of Indian heritage required. 
    • Recipients of scholarship support must apply annually to continue funding beyond the initial award period. Students who meet the continued eligibility requirements and have been recommended for continuation will be given priority consideration for additional periods of scholarship support. Health Professions scholarship support is available for a maximum of four years.
    • General Eligibility
      • Citizenship Requirements 
        • You must be a United States citizen (US-born or naturalized) or US national to be considered for an IHS scholarship 
        • Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service
        • Documents that will be accepted as proof of citizenship include*: 
          • Copy of your birth certificate 
          • Current US passport 
          • Certificate of citizenship or naturalization (* A copy of a driver’s license or a social security card will not be accepted as documentation of citizenship) 
      • Tribal/Village Membership Requirements 
        • Recipients must be a member of a federally recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native village only
      • Academic Requirement 
        • Applicants must also meet specific eligibility requirements: 
          • Be a high school graduate or the equivalent 
          • Have a minimum 2.0 GPA 
          • Be capable of completing a health profession degree program 
          • Intend to serve Indian people as a health professional in your chosen discipline
      • Program Agreement/Contract
        • Be willing to sign an IHS Scholarship Program Contract agreeing to a minimum two-year service commitment to practice at an Indian health facility upon completion of your academic and/or post-graduate training
    • Medicine (M.D.)  – applicants may apply for during 1st year of study or later
    • Award Amount - amount varies
    • Contact
  • General Information-The Trustees of the J. Hugh & Earle W. Fellows Foundation made arrangements with the Office of the President of Pensacola State College to serve as the Educational Consultant for the Fund. The Executive Director will process scholarship applications, serve as liaison with the colleges and schools to which a recipient attends, and assist with the all other aspects of the Fund. Scholarship funds are disbursed and administered by Fiscal Agent, Saltmarsh,
    Cleaveland, & Gund.
  • Fellows Fund Website
  • Point of Contact: Ms. Virginia Santoni
    Executive Director, Fellows Foundation
    Telephone (850) 471-4546
    vsantoni@fellowsfund.org
  • Eligibility Requirements
    • Must be a U.S. citizen.
    • Must be a bona fide resident of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, or Walton County, Florida.
    • Must be of good moral character and qualified scholastically and intellectually for the education desired.
    • Must have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA in academic coursework.
    • Must have been accepted by, or be successfully pursuing training at, an accredited school in the appropriate field of study.
  • Scholarship Details
    • Number of Awards:
      • The number of scholarships awarded will vary each academic year depending on the award amount authorized by the Fellows Foundation Trustees.
    • Length of Award:
      • The scholarship is authorized for one academic year (Fall, Spring,
        and/or Summer).
    • Award Amount:
      • $10,000 per year, Medicine/Physician Assistant
      • $1,000-$2,000 per year, Medical Technology/Health Sciences
    • Selection Made by:
      • Ranked recommendations from the Consultant and Executive Director will be sent by June 15 to the Fellows Foundation Trustees for their review and final selection. Final selection by the Trustees will be made by July 31.
    • Application Deadline:
      • May 1: Medicine/Physician Assistant (Application 1)
      • Applications will be accepted beginning in January and up to the
        appropriate deadline.
    • Application Procedures, Deadlines and Required Documents
      • Complete the appropriate Fellows Foundation Scholarship Application and submit it along with the additional required documents by the following dates:
      • Applications are accepted between January 1 to April 30. Deadline: May 1
      • Additional documents required (documents must be submitted by the deadline)
        • Acceptance Letter: A copy of acceptance letter from college or program which you will attend for the purposes of this scholarship.
        • Transcript: Official copy of college transcript from college
          currently attending OR from the college most recently
          attended.
        • Recommendation Letters: Two (2) confidential letters on
          official business letterhead addressed to the Board of Trustees of the J. Hugh & Earle W. Fellows Foundation and signed by your academic counselor, faculty advisor, coach, administrator, employer, or minister to include information about your academics, achievements, potentialities, personality characteristics and current enrollment status.
        • Cost of Attendance: Copy of the Cost of Attendance (COA)
          provided by the college and/or program of study.
        • Statement of Need: A statement, not exceeding 500 words,
          outlining your reasons for choosing medical program as a
          vocation.
        • Optional:
          ○ Test Scores
          ○ Wallet-sized photo of applicant.
  • Student Research Award (2020)
    • The Foundation for Women’s Wellness supports biomedical research to further knowledge about women’s health in general, and on gender differences. Our research efforts include funding short-term, small-scale research studies that hold promise to provide new information and catalyze larger scale investigations funded by the federal government. FWW also initiates an award to future physician-scientists working in women’s health.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may apply for during 1st year of study or later
    • Award Amount - $25,000 for research purposes
    • Contact
  • Gamma Mu Foundation Scholarship Program
    • The Gamma Mu Scholarships Program provides support to gay men who want to further their education at a college, university, or vocational or professional training program. In addition, effective 2016, the Gamma Mu Scholarship Program will award one scholarship annually (“The Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship in Memory of Ray Williams”) to a student from the broader LGBT community. These programs support a wide range of educational options, including vocational and technical training, associate, bachelors and graduate degrees. The Foundation will not fund online education degree programs. Scholarships are offered for full-time study beginning at an accredited institution or program of the student's choice.
    • General Eligibility
      • Scholarships are awarded based upon financial need and the desire to pursue additional training through academic or vocational endeavors. The applicant must be a gay man (with the exception of the “Folisi & Goodwin Scholarship In Memory of Ray Williams” which will be awarded to an LGBT student) under 35 years of age, have completed high school (or GED) by June of the current year, and be a U.S. citizen. Preference is given to 1) students who are living in, have come from, or plan to attend school in a rural and/or underserved area; 2) students who have overcome issues of discrimination and/or marginalization within their community; 3) students who demonstrate leadership qualities and pursue goals to benefit the GLBT community; and 4) students who demonstrate a strong academic performance. All of these key factors are taken into consideration in evaluating scholarship applications.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $1,000 - $2,500
    • Contact
  • College Scholarship Program
    • The Hispanic Scholarship Fund was founded in 1975 to help Hispanic-American college students complete their education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis for community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Awards generally range from $1000 to $3,000.
    • General Eligibility
      •  Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
      • Be a U.S. citizen OR legal permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card or passport stamped I-551
      •  Be pursuing, or plan to pursue, your first undergraduate or graduate degree
      • Plan to apply for federal financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) beginning October 2018. DACA applicants do not apply for FAFSA, however, must submit household income information
      • Plan to enroll full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited institution in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, or Guam in the upcoming academic year.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $500 - $5,000
    • Contact
  • Japanese Medical Society Scholarship
    • The Society is a nationwide group of physicians and other health care workers of Japanese descent with its base in New York City. The Society has been offering scholarships for medical school students of Japanese descent for the past 17 years. The scholarship fund is duly organized and approved as a tax-exempt charitable fund.
    • By submitting the single application, you are applying for scholarships from various donor sources. The amount of awards varies depending on the donor but have ranged from $2,500 up to $20,000 in the past.
    • General Eligibility
      • Demonstrate academic excellence
      • Show a strong interest in the JMSA and achieving its goals
      • Propose a clear, achievable project that will benefit the JMSA and the Japanese community
      • In your application, you are required to briefly describe a project that you would like to complete related to the JMSA mission. The project can be anything. Examples of past projects include a service to connect elderly Japanese patients with health care, a medical blog in Japanese detailing the experiences of a medical student in America, and a collaborative web site to connect Japanese and American medical students. These are just examples of the types of projects that are feasible.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $2,500 - $20,000
    • Contact
  • Oliver Goldsmith, M.D. Scholarship
    • Kaiser Permanente encourages diversity in the medical profession throughout our programs and practices. We plant seeds for future physicians by nurturing students who are committed to providing culturally responsive care. The annual Goldsmith awards help build healthy communities by granting third- or fourth-year medical students a $5,000 scholarship to help complete their studies. The scholarships are named for Oliver Goldsmith, MD, retired medical director, Southern California Permanente Medical Group, and champion of culturally
      responsive care.
    • General Eligibility
      • Are a student in good standing entering your third or fourth year of medical school
      • Demonstrate a commitment to the advancement of culturally and/or linguistically responsive care or diversity through leadership, research or community involvement.
      • Intend to practice medicine in Southern California
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants must in their 3rd or 4th year of study
    • Award Amount - $5,000
    • Contact
  • Midwest Regional Scholarship
    • The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer- managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean- American students seeking higher education. Specifically, the foundation seeks to:
      • Assist Korean American students in pursuit of academic and personal achievement,
      • Encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership development, and
      • Nurture the sense of pride and confidence in Korean cultural heritage and tradition.
    • General Eligibility
      • Will be a full time student at a school in one of the designated Midwestern region states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin)
      • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
      • Can demonstrate need for financial assistance.
      • Graduate Students - You must be continuing your studies in the 2019-20 school year at a school within the Midwestern region.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $500 - $5,000
    • Contact
  • Fellowship Program
    • Since the inception of Mortar Board’s fellowship program in 1941, more than $750,000 has been given to deserving members of Mortar Board pursuing postgraduate degrees. The program started with two awards of $500 and has grown to several awards of between $3,000 and $5,000 each. A member of any age may apply for a Mortar Board Fellowship for post-baccalaureate degree study in any field. The Mortar Board Fellowship Selection Committee endeavors to provide for a streamlined, yet thought-provoking application process that allows each applicant to showcase her/his accomplishments and plans. The Ideals of Mortar Board are considered: robust scholarship that is competitive nationwide, meaningful leadership, and dedication to service to one’s alma mater. These fellowships are awarded annually.
    • General Eligibility
      • Must be a current or former member of Mortar Board
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $3,000 - $5,000
    • Contact
  • General Scholarships
    • The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) awards scholarships to 60-70 outstanding students in a variety of academic disciplines for use during the following academic year. Scholarships range from $2,500 – $12,000.
    • General Eligibility
      • Be a member of NIAF or have a parent, grandparent or guardian with an active NIAF membership. Not a member? Visit our membership page to join or renew your membership today!
      • Be enrolled in a US accredited institution of higher education for the Fall semester.
      • Have a grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent). Some scholarships require a lower GPA requirement for eligibility. Students that are a part of a pass-fail system are also eligible to apply.
      • Be a United States citizen or permanent resident alien.
      • For the purposes of the NIAF Scholarship Program, to be considered “Italian American,” the student must have at least one ancestor who has immigrated from Italy
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $2,500 - $12,000
    • Contact
  • General Scholarships and Awards
    • These awards are offered primarily to first- and second-year medical students, although a few selected programs are open to third-year students. A rigorous application process ensures that assistance is provided to students with the greatest documented need. Scholarships are granted on the basis of financial need as determined by the student's total resources (including parental and spousal support), cost of education, and receipt of other scholarships and grants.
    • General Eligibility
      • Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
        (DACA) approval letter
      • Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school
      • Exception for CVS Health/NMF PharmD Scholarship where
        applicant must be enrolled in accredited pharmacy doctoral
        school
      • Underrepresented minority student
      • NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented minorities: African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander.
      • Demonstrated leadership ability
      • Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants must be entering their 1st or 2nd year of study
    • Award Amount - $500 - $10,000
    • Contact
  • NMF Primary Care Leadership Program
    • In order to increase access to primary care for the underserved, the GE
      Foundation and National Medical Fellowships founded the Primary Care
      Leadership Program (PCLP) in 2012. Now entering its eighth year, PCLP provides future healthcare professionals with an opportunity to experience the challenges and rewards of primary care practice in community health centers (CHCs) across the US. This program is open to medical students and graduate-level nursing and physician assistant students who are poised to become leaders in primary care.
    • PCLP Site Partners will be located in Boston and the Gateway
      Cities, MA and Los Angeles, CA. PCLP Scholars are placed with Site Partner CHCs, where they actively engage in leadership training, team-based project activities, and healthcare service delivery. Scholars will each receive a $5,000 scholarship stipend that is expected to cover travel, living, and lodging expenses during the service-learning experience period.
    • General Eligibility
      • Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
      • Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school
      • Underrepresented minority student
        • NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as
          underrepresented minorities: African American,
          Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska
          Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and
          Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander.
      • Demonstrated leadership ability
      • Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants must be entering their 1st or 2nd year of study
    • Award Amount - stipend of $5,000
    • Contact
  • United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program
    • Established in 2013, the United Health Foundation (UHF) has partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) to offer the Diverse Medical Scholars Program. This is a service-learning program designed to increase the number of qualified medical providers who have a commitment to improving access to quality healthcare in medically underserved communities. This program is a renewal scholarship that provides a $7,000 award to thirty-two (32) qualified medical students. All
      Scholars are required to complete a 200-hour self-directed community health project at the community site of their choice. Selected Scholars will be enrolled in a medical school located in the U.S., be a member of an underrepresented minority group, and have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to underserved communities.
    • General Eligibility
      • Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
        (DACA) approval letter
      • Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school
      • Underrepresented minority student
        • NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as
          underrepresented minorities: African American,
          Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska
          Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and
          Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander.
      • Demonstrated leadership ability
      • Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants must be entering their 1st or 2nd year of study
    • Award Amount - $7,000
      • Deadlines vary by scholarship
    • Contact
  • Health Education Impact Scholarship
    • Osmosis is pleased to announce the Health Education Impact Scholarship. This scholarship signifies Osmosis’s support of education in the health sciences and is meant to recognize the importance of pursuing the best education possible. The program is designed to help recognize the contributions and importance of proper preparation and training in pursuit of a health education career.
    • General Eligibility
      • The scholarship is aimed at students who are working towards one of the following degrees, including: incoming premed, MD, DO, PA, BSN, RN, or NP. Students should have at least one academic year remaining in their studies. The scholarship is offered to US citizens attending an accredited medical or health program in the US. One person can send only one entry. The scholarship is not available to employees or contractors of Osmosis or their immediate family members. Applicants must complete all steps of the application process to be considered.
        • A note on eligibility and why this is only open to US students: Osmosis is a US-based organization. There are fewer legal barriers when offering scholarships or giveaways in an organization’s home country. Opening this scholarship up internationally means navigating international laws that differ hugely from country to country.
          Currently, the Osmosis legal team isn't equipped to take on this challenge. We're hoping that, as Osmosis grows, we'll be able to provide opportunities like the Osmosis Health Education Impact Scholarship to international audiences in the future.
    • Award Amount - One $5,000 award and five $1,000 awards
    • Contact
  • P.E.O. Scholar Awards
    • P.E.O. Scholar Awards are one-time, competitive, merit-based awards for women of the United States and Canada who are pursuing a doctoral level degree at an accredited college or university. In addition to recognizing and encouraging excellence in higher education, these awards provide partial support for study and research for women who will make significant contributions in their varied fields of endeavor. Priority is given to women who are well established in their programs, study or research.
    • General Eligibility
      • A woman is eligible for nomination by a local chapter if she:
        • Is a citizen of the U.S. or Canada at the time of her nomination
        • At a minimum, has a bachelor’s degree
        • Is within two years of her graduation date and has at least one full academic year of work remaining to complete her doctoral level degree at the time the award payment is made (August 1). Those in a “Medical Scholars Program” pursuing both an M.D. and a Ph.D. must be within two years of completing the entire program
        •  Is enrolled in her program at an accredited college or university. She can be part-time at the time of nomination, but must devote full-time during the year of the award
      • A woman is not eligible for Scholar Awards support for a:
        • Master’s degree
        • Certificate program
        • Residency, fellowship, specialization, postdoctoral research, etc.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - up to $12,500- FOLLOW LINKS Below to request info
      • Nominees then have 45 days after their nomination is approved to
        complete their application.
    • Contact
  • Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
    • The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans program honors the contributions of immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Each year, we invest in the graduate education of 30 New Americans—immigrants and children of immigrants—who are poised to make significant contributions to US society, culture or their academic field. Each Fellow receives up to $90,000 in financial support over two years, and they join a lifelong community of New American Fellows.
    • The competition is merit-based. Selection criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained accomplishment. The program values a commitment to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The program does not have any quotas for types of degrees, universities or programs, countries of origin, or gender, etc. Unsuccessful applicants are welcome to reapply in subsequent years if they are still eligible.
    • General Eligibility
      • New American Status - Your birth parents must have both been born outside of the US as non-US citizens, and both parents must not have been eligible for US citizenship at the time of their births. In addition, you must be a US citizen (by birth or naturalize), posses a valid green card, were born outside of the US or one of its territories and were subsequently adopted by American parent(s), and were awarded US citizenship as a result of your adoption, or have been granted or have previously been granted DACA status.
      • Academic Standing - You should be planning to be enrolled full time in an eligible graduate degree program at a US university for the full 2020-21 academic year. In addition, you must not have begun the third year of the program you are seeking funding for as of the November 1, 2019 deadline. Applicants who have a previous graduate degree or who are in a joint- degree program are eligible. Ineligible programs: Online programs, executive graduate programs, joint bachelors/master's programs, certificate programs, post-baccalaureate programs, graduate programs that are not in the United States, and graduate programs that are not fully accredited
      • Age - You must not have reached or passed your 31st birthday as of the application deadline. There is no minimum age requirement.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - stipend is approximately $1,980 per month (will vary)
    • Contact
  • Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program
    • The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program provides educational programs, leadership training, and funding for outstanding fourth-year medical students for a four-year period. Students must make a commitment to the specialty of family medicine. The funding program is designed to reimburse a portion of medical school debt incurred by the student by the conclusion of the required three-year residency. The Foundation is especially interested in students who exhibit the highest levels of skill, compassion, and leadership. A firm and continuing commitment to the specialty of family medicine is an essential
      precedent for any applicant to receive a Pisacano Scholarship.
    • General Eligibility
      • Only applicants who will be entering their fourth
        year (full-time) in a U.S. medical school will be considered. Applicants must have declared family medicine as their specialty. Applicants will be judged on commitment to family medicine, leadership qualities, academic performance, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and involvement in serving others. The Foundation Board requires each applicant to complete an interview with a local family physician.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants must be entering their 4th year of study
    • Award Amount - up to $28,000
    • Contact
  • Point Scholarship
    • The national LGBTQ scholarship fund offers scholarships to graduate students who must be "out" as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community, enrolled full-time for the full academic year and have financial need. Applicants must have strong academic achievement, a proven track record of leadership and community involvement and working for the betterment of the LGBTQ community.
    • General Eligibility
      • Must be enrolled or intending to enroll at an accredited college or university based in the United States, including Hawaii and Alaska, in the fall of 2018. Students enrolled or intending to enroll in a college or university in a United States territory are NOT eligible.
      • Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community.
      • Must be enrolled full-time for the full academic year.
      • Must be enrolled in a degree-granting undergraduate or graduate/
        doctoral program. Post-doctoral research programs are not eligible.
      • Must be at least a senior in high school.
  • Polish-American Medical Society Scholarship
    • The Polish-American Medical Society Academic Fund provides tuition scholarships to qualified full time graduate students from Chicago region for medical, dental or veterinary studies in the United States and in Poland.
    • General Eligibility
      • Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident of Polish descent from Chicago region
      • Be (or be admitted) as a medical, dental or veterinary school full time student in the United States or in Poland and have a minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Selection is based on academic excellence, applicant’s other achievements, interests and motivation, applicant’s interest and involvement in the Polish-American community and financial need
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - tuition
    • Contact
  • The Recovery Village Health Care Scholarship
    • The Recovery Village® is dedicated to maintaining exceptional service at our alcohol and drug rehab facilities while providing unique opportunities for education and personal development.
    • General Eligibility
      • U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident
      • Enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university and plan to continue enrollment
      • Consent to a talent release and be willing to provide a digital photograph and quote for display on Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) websites if notified as the winner
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - minimum $1,000
    • Contact
  • Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for Graduate Students
    • Our Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for Graduate Students supports our mission of helping people get the education they need to do the things they want in life.
    • General Eligibility
      • Just answer two questions and enter to win.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – Current or upcoming graduate students
    • Award Amount - $20,000
    • Contact
  • Sigma Chi Medical Scholarship
    • The Sigma Chi Medical Scholarship is presented to (a) graduate student(s) pursuing a career in medicine with primary consideration given to financial need. Over the past ten years, the scholarship has been made possible by Dr. Daniel Walsh, Southeast Missouri State 1971, a prior Sigma Chi Foundation Buckby Medical Scholarship winner, in honor of his parents Sidney G. and Juanita E. Walsh. Today the Scholarship is sustained by Sigma Chi brothers who have in the past benefited from the Buckby Medical Scholarship and the generosity of our alumni Brothers in general. The award provides a minimum of $1,000 in scholarship support.
    • General Eligibility
      • Must be a member of Sigma Chi
      • Process must be initiated by your member chapter
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - minimum $1,000
    • Contact
  • Tylenol® Future Care Scholarship
    • Each year the makers of TYLENOL® award annual scholarships to well deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare. Twenty-three years and over eight million dollars later, we’re proud to continue a tradition that supports those dedicated to a lifetime of caring for others.
    • General Eligibility
      • Provide proof of enrollment to a graduate program in health education, medical school, public health, nursing, and/or pharmacy degree program.
      • Must have one or more years of school remaining
      • Scholarships will be awarded to students and practitioners who are seeking a degree to actively treat patients.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $5,000 - $10,000
    • Contact
      ■ Scholarship information
      ■ Website 
  • Leadership Scholarships
    • Women in Medicine (WIM) will present up to four, $5,000 LGBTQ Leadership Scholarships for female medical students enrolled in in their first, second or third year of allopathic, osteopathic, or naturopathic medical schools in the United States or Canada. The scholarships will be presented at the WIM annual meeting, which will be held in Philadelphia, PA with the expectation that the medical student must attend the conference, it’s sessions, and be present to receive their awards. Applicants should be in good academic standing, and have actively contributed/demonstrated leadership for the LGBTQ community.
    • Medicine (M.D.) – applicants may be incoming or in medical school
    • Award Amount - $5,000
    • Contact