1. AMA Foundation Excellence in Medicine Leadership Award
Criteria:
Awarded to medical students who exemplify the medical profession’s highest values: commitment to service, community involvement, altruism, leadership and dedication to patient care.
Application Link
2. American Medical Women’s Association
Criteria:
- AMWA Student Membership
- Completed Essay Responses
- Financial Information
- One Letter of Recommendation
3. B.Davis Scholarship Application
Criteria:
- Open to all high school juniors and seniors as well as all students currently registered in any post secondary institution.
4. Burbank Healthcare Foundation
Criteria:
- Enrolled in, or will be enrolled in, an accredited school of medicine
- Intend to practice in Burbank
5. California Community Service-Learning Program (CCSLP)
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school located in California
- Identification with one of the following minority groups: African American, Latino, Native American, or Asian Americans (Vietnamese and Cambodian only)
- Demonstrated leadership early in career
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
6. California Healthcare Foundation/NMF Merit Scholarship
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program located in the U.S.
- Third- or fourth-year medical student in the upcoming 2018-2019 school year
- Identification as an underrepresented minority student* in healthcare and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged student
- Demonstrated leadership early in career
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
7. CompHealth Medical Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- The CompHealth Medical Scholarship is to be used exclusively for school tuition and related expenses
- Minimum GPA of 3.0. Or, if your school participates in an alternate pass/fail grading system, a passing status is required.
- The awarded recipient shall provide proof of admission and enrollment in an institution of higher education
- Must be a full-time student attending (or planning to attend on a full-time basis) an accredited institution of higher education
- If selected, please be prepared to provide an official statement of your current academic status. Your school’s registrar will be able to provide you with documentation that proves your enrollment. Failure to include all required materials will result in immediate rejection of the application
8. David R. Cox Scholarship for Rare Compassion
Criteria:
- Open to all medical students expect those who will be matching in July of 2018
9. eQuality Scholarship
Criteria:
- Be a resident of northern or central California
- Pursuing a graduate degree at an accredited institution in the state of California
10.The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society Scholarships
Criteria:
- Resident of Pennsylvania
- Attending a U.S. accredited medical school
11. Gaining Power Over Life Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must currently be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the United States. Both undergraduate and post graduate students are eligible to apply
- Must be a legal resident of the U.S. or hold a valid student visa.
12. GALAS Scholarship
Criteria:
- Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student.
- Applicant must be of Armenian descent.
- Applicant must have active involvement in an LGBTQ non-profit or an LGBTQ campus initiative, club or organization or collective.
- Applicant must be attending a college or university in the United States.
13. Gene and Marilyn Nuziard Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Primary Care
- Academic Merit
- Financial Need
- Expressed Interest in Working in an Underserved Area
14. GE-NMF Primary Care Leadership Program
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program located in the U.S.
- Identification as an underrepresented minority student* in healthcare and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged student
- Demonstrated leadership early in career
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
15. Gerber Scholarship in Pediatrics Program
Criteria:
- Underrepresented minority medical student
- Interest in pediatrics with an emphasis on nutrition
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program located in the U.S.
- Demonstrated leadership early in career
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
Application Link
16. Health Education Impact Scholarship
Criteria:
- Pursuing an MD degree
- Have at lease one-year of curriculum remaining
- Must be a U.S. citizen
17. Iranian-American Scholarship Fund
Criteria:
- Verifiable Iranian heritage
- US citizenship OR legal permanent residency with a valid permanent resident card
- Enrollment as a full-time Undergraduate (Freshmen not eligible) or Graduate (PhDs not eligible) student in a degree-seeking program at an accredited institution in the U.S.
- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA
- Demonstrated need for financial assistance [must apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)]
- Demonstrated commitment to community service
- A scholarship will be awarded to a full-time Undergraduate, Graduate or PhD applicant in the field of Iranian Studies at an accredited institution in the U.S. (all other eligibility requirements apply – such as Iranian heritage, citizenship/residency, GPA, financial need, community service)
- Scholarship applicants are limited to receiving two years of undergraduate scholarship and/or one year of graduate scholarship
18. Japanese Medical Society of America Scholarship
Criteria:
- 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
19. JFK Medical Center Lapsley Scholarship
Criteria:
- From Specific Counties in New Jersey, etc. (see brochure)
20. Joanna F. Reed Medical Scholarship
Criteria:
- From Alabama or Northwest Florida
- Academic Merit
- Strong Recommendation
- Financial Need
Application Link
21. Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation Scholarship
Criteria:
- 2nd or 3rd year underrepresented minority medical student
- Demonstrated financial need
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program located in the U.S.
- Demonstrated leadership early in career
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
Application Link
22. Kaiser Permanente
Criteria:
- 3rd and 4th Year Medical Students
- 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
- Able to participate in a mentoring relationship with a Southern California Kaiser Permanente physician, starting in the Fall of 2017
- Able to participate in a 4 – 6 week clerkship at a Kaiser Permanente facility in Southern California between July 2017 and August 2018
23. Kaiser Permanente- Northern California Medical Student Scholarship
Criteria:
- Current 3rd Year Medical Student
- Demonstrated Commitment to Underserved Communities
Application Link and Further Details
24. Kock Kellan Scholarship
Criteria:
- MSIII
- Pursuing a clinical, teaching or research career in ophthalmology
25. Making Lives Better Scholarship
Criteria:
- Healthcare-related student
26. Mary Ball Carrera Scholarship
Criteria:
- Native American woman currently enrolled in an accredited US medical school
Application Link
27. National Hispanic Health Foundation Scholarship
Criteria:
- Full-time enrolled medical student
- Exceptional Academic performance
- Documented leadership
- Commitment to a healthcare career providing services to Hispanics in the US
28. Navy Health Profession Scholarship Program
Criteria:
- 1st Year Medical Student
29. Navy Medical Financial Assistance Program
Criteria:
- 3rd through 5th Year Medical Student
- Currently accepted to or enrolled in an accredited residency or fellowship program progressing toward a specialty which has been designated as critical to the Department of Defense
30. National Health Service Corps (NHSC)
Criteria:
- Primary Care
- Work in an underserved area
- Minimum 2 year service commitment
31. Neighborhood Diabetes Education Program
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship for DACA approval letter
- Medical Student
- Identification with one of the following minority groups: African American, Latino, Native American, or Asian Americans (Vietnamese and Cambodian only)
- Demonstrated leadership
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
Application Link
32. NMA Emerging Scholars Awards
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Year African American Medical Student
- Identification with one of the following minority groups: African American, Latino, Native American, or Asian Americans (Vietnamese and Cambodian only)
- Demonstrated leadership
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
Application Link
33. NMF-California Community Service-Learning Program
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Medical Student
- Identification with one of the following minority groups: African American, Latino, Native American, or Asian Americans (Vietnamese and Cambodian only)
- Demonstrated leadership
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
34. NMF-Anarcha, Betsy, and Lucy Memorial Scholarship Award
Criteria:
- 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*
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
35. NMF National Alumni Council Scholarship Program
Criteria:
- 4th year underrepresented minority medical student
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program located in the U.S.
- Demonstrated leadership early in career
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
Application Link
36. NMF Primary Care Leadership Program
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or graduate-level nursing or physician assistant program located in the U.S.
- Identification as an underrepresented minority student* in healthcare and/or socioeconomically disadvantaged student
- Demonstrated leadership early in career
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
37. Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Criteria:
- Varies–Refer to the following link for list of scholarships and eligibility criteria:
38. Pat Tillman Scholarship
Criteria:
- Veteran and active-duty military service members
- Pre-and post-9/11 service eras
- From all branches of the U.S. Military including National Guard and Reserve
- Current spouses of veterans or active-duty service members, including surviving spouses
- Service members or spouses pursuing a degree as a full-time* student:
- Undergraduate (Bachelor’s or above)
- Graduate or professional degree
- At a public or private, U.S.-based accredited institution
39. Patient Care Foundation Scholarship
Criteria:
- Raised in a medically-underserved area of LA County, as designated by the US HRSA
- Currently enrolled in and attending an accredited medical school in the US
Application Link
40. Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans
Criteria:
- Be a New American: (1) Permanent resident or (2) naturalized as a US citizen or (3) both parents are naturalized citizens
- Have a bachelor’s degree
- Not in third or last year of study
- Not older than 30 as of November 2011
41. Pisacano Leadership Foundation
Criteria:
- Entering 4th Year (currently in your 3rd Year)
- Full-Time
- Family Medicine Specialty
42. Richard Allen Williams, M.D. Scholarship
Criteria:
- Demonstrated ability, interest, and participation in the promotion of health for the African American community
- Participation in research or other extracurricular activities, demonstrated academic pursuits and clinical acumen
- Proven leadership during his or her academic pursuits
- African- American or other minority student in their first or second year of medical school
43. SALEF Health Scholarship
Criteria:
- Must be of Central American or Latino Ethnicity
- Must Demonstrate Proven Financial Need
- Must Possess a Minimum 2.5 G.P.A.
- Must Demonstrate a History of Community Involvement
- Must Be Enrolled in a College or University
- Must Be Pursuing a Health Relate Field
- Only Student from the Los Angeles Area
- Open to All Qualifying Students Regardless of Immigration Status
44. Silicon Valley Community Foundation Scholarship/Dr. James L. Hutchinson And Evelyn Ribbs Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship
Criteria:
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited medical school program
- Demonstrated personal motivation for excellence in both character and academic achievement
- Personal integrity, as exemplified by leadership, community involvement and concern for others, will be considered
- Graduate of a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County or have permanently resided in that area during high school
- United States citizen
45. Skull and Dagger Foundation Scholarship
Criteria:
- Undergraduate of Graduate Student enrolled at USC
- Demonstrated community service and/or leadership at USC or in the community
46. Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program
Criteria:
- Be an allopathic or osteopathic physician or surgeon
- Be free of any contractual service obligations (i.e the National Health Service Corps Federal Loan Repayment Program or other financial incentive programs
- Have outstanding educational debt from a government or commercial lending institution
- Have a valid, unrestricted license to practice medicine in California
- Be currently employed or have accepted employment in a Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSA) or Primary Care Shortage Area (PCSA) in California
- Commit to providing full-time medical services in a HPSA or PCSA for a minimum of three (3) years
47. Tamkin Scholar Award
Criteria:
- Applicants must be enrolled in a Graduate, Doctoral, or Postdoctoral program.
- Must be interested in the topic of elder abuse.
- Scholarship to fund travel, hotel accommodations and registration costs
48. United Health Foundation/NMF Diverse Medical Scholars Program
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Medical Student
- Identification with one of the following minority groups: African American, Latino, Native American, or Asian Americans (Vietnamese and Cambodian only)
- Demonstrated leadership
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
49. The University Staff Club
Criteria:
- Graduate Student at USC
- Established need
- Preferably hold an undergraduate degree from USC (not required)
50. Wellsford and Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship
Criteria:
- Current 3rd Year Medical Student
- Resident of Connecticut for 5 years
- Financial Need
- Academic Excellence
- Community Service
51. Victor Grifols Roura-NMF Scholarship
Criteria:
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- 2nd or 3rd Year Medical Student
- Identification with one of the following minority groups: African American, Latino, Native American, or Asian Americans (Vietnamese and Cambodian only)
- Demonstrated leadership
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
- Interest in hematology
52. West Hills Hospital and Medical Center
Criteria:
- Open to all medical students in all medical fields.
Application Details: Call 818-676-4000
53. White Coat Investor Scholarship
Criteria:
- Enrolled full-time for the 2017-2018
- Good academic standing
- Must have a US Social Security Number
54. Worcester District Medical Society Scholarship
Criteria:
- 3rd or 4th year medical student
- Financial Need
- Legal resident of Central Massachusetts
55. Zimmer Biomet/NMF Orthopaedic Scholarship
Criteria:
- 3rd or 4th year medical student
- Hispanic or Latino
- Clinical interest in Orthopaedics
- Demonstrated leadership