Scholarships
Finding scholarships can be tough, especially if you don't know where to look. We've compiled a helpful list of resources that make it easy to find what you're looking for.
If you're a college student, your university may already offer a plethora of opportunities. For example, going to the university website and searching for "scholarships" will yield results that you may be eligible to apply for. Speak to a counselor for advice specific to you. If you're still in the process of applying to colleges, you may also earn scholarships for universities you've been accepted to; be on the lookout for scholarships you're automatically considered for, and scholarships you need to apply to!
If you're a high school student, scholarships can be earned through competitions, online lists (like this one), or related organizations that you're familiar with. Again, the key is to just keep searching. Opportunities are only as accessible as your interest in them.
Remember, it never hurts to ask for help with finding opportunities. To get you started, we've provided our our own list of scholarships for students below. We've included snippets of text from the websites themselves for ease of use.
Diversity and Equity Scholarships
"The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential."
*Open to high school students of specified ethnicities (see site)
"As an HSF Scholar, you will have access to HSF’s invaluable Scholar Support Services and be eligible to receive a scholarship, depending on available funds."
"Scholars are selected based on merit. Award amounts range from $500 - $5,000, based on relative need."
"This scholarship offers up to 10 US medical students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds in medicine the opportunity to attend the AAN Annual Meeting. The scholarship allows students to explore career options in the field of neurology, and gain access to mentors during the 2024 AAN Annual Meeting. This exposure to neurology's best and brightest and the intense educational experience are intended to make neurology a more attractive career option."
"Our Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship program distributes $10,000 in tuition assistance scholarships to medical students approaching their final year of school. The AMA Foundation has had a long-standing tradition of supporting medical students. Since 1950, we have awarded more than $61 million in scholarships. With 12 scholarship categories and a variety of focus areas, including serving those underrepresented in medicine, the AMA Foundation works to recognize a diverse cohort of medical students each year. All students may apply for the Physicians of Tomorrow scholarships, regardless of AMA membership status."
General Scholarships
"Our Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship program distributes $10,000 in tuition assistance scholarships to medical students approaching their final year of school. The AMA Foundation has had a long-standing tradition of supporting medical students. Since 1950, we have awarded more than $61 million in scholarships. With 12 scholarship categories and a variety of focus areas, including serving those underrepresented in medicine, the AMA Foundation works to recognize a diverse cohort of medical students each year. All students may apply for the Physicians of Tomorrow scholarships, regardless of AMA membership status."
"The Medical Research Scholars Program is a year long research immersion program for future clinician-scientists that advances health by inspiring careers in biomedical research. By engaging students in basic, clinical, or translational research investigations, offering a curriculum rich in didactics and professional development, and featuring a robust mentorship and advising program, MRSP prepares its Scholars to become tomorrow's leaders in medicine and biomedical research."
"The 10.5-12 month program is designed for students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have a strong interest in conducting basic, translational, clinical or epidemiological research and are currently enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year at an accredited medical, dental, or veterinary program."
"The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program provides educational programs, leadership training and funding for a four-year period beginning in the final year of medical school and through three years of residency training in Family Medicine."
"The Davidson Fellows Scholarship applicants can receive an award based upon an astounding piece of work or project relating to STEM and humanities like literature, music, and philosophy. The deadline is February 12th, 2020 and recipients can receive awards of either $10,000, $25,000 or $50,000."
*Must be 18 years or YOUNGER
"The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing an eligible training or degree program for a primary care health profession."
"TYLENOL® is proud to award 10 students with $10,000 scholarships and 25 students with $5,000 scholarships."
*Must provide proof of enrollment to a medical school, nursing and/or pharmacy degree program
"The National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Scholarship Program awards scholarships to students pursuing an eligible training or degree program for a primary care health profession."