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Contents Overview ..................................................................................................................... 2 General Scholarships ................................................................................................... 3 MD Specific Scholarships ..............................................................................................4 Student Specific Scholarships ……………………………………………………………………………………..7 African American and Black Students ...........................................................................7 Students with Disabilities ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8 Blind or Visually Impaired Students ...........................................................................8 DACA Recipients .........................................................................................................8 Ethnic/Racial Heritage ................................................................................................9 LGBTQIA+ Students ....................................................................................................10 Native Americans .......................................................................................................10 Military/Family …………………………………………………………………………………………………………11 Religious Affiliations ...................................................................................................11 Women.......................................................................................................................12 Federal Scholarship Programs……………………………………………………………………………………14
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General Scholarships Overview
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HMS encourages all students to seek support from outside funding sources. Students should visit the scholarship sponsor’s website for the most current information regarding deadlines and application requirements. The following list contains a sample of external funding sources that may interest U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents and DACA students pursuing their MD degree at HMS. This list is designed to help you with your search, but is not meant to be comprehensive but shows a sample of awards that are granted to students from around the world. Many community organizations, scholarship search engines, and libraries also have information on external funding opportunities which we encourage students to utilize. For institutional funding sources, please visit the HMS Financial Aid website.
General Scholarships
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Harvard College Library – Houghton Library: Philip Hofer Prize for Book and Art Collecting Scholarship offered to undergraduates and graduates who showcase a book or art collection. Hawai’i Community Foundation Offers a variety of scholarships to residents of Hawai’i who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies full-time. Leo Adler Scholarship Open to graduate students. Applicants must be graduate from a high school located in Baker County, Oregon and North Powder, Oregon. LULAC National Scholarship Fund Scholarship awarded to US citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients to help defray to cost of tuition based on academic achievement. Awards range from $250 to $2,000. Graduate students must have applied or be enrolled in a part-time program. Medical Scrubs Collection Scholarship Medical Scrubs Collection is dedicated to recognizing the individuals who go above and beyond to help others every day. To show our appreciation for these hard-working individuals, MSC has decided to Pay it Forward by creating an annual scholarship opportunity for students studying in any health or medical-related field. The Sallie Mae Bridging the Dream Scholarship for Graduate Students Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident currently enrolled at least half-time at an accredited graduate level program. Interested applicants will be required to upload a short video about their passion for advancing social justice. Amount: $10,000. Tylenol Scholarship Provides scholarships to well deserving students pursuing careers in healthcare.
MD Specific Scholarships
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American Medical Association Offers a variety of scholarships to medical school students. AAUW Offers scholarships to women who are pursuing an MD degree. American Medical Association Dr. Arthur Wilson Scholarship Open to current medical students who graduated from a high school in Southeast Alaska. American Medical Women’s Association Offers a variety of scholarships to currently enrolled female medical students American Society of Hematology Offers scholarships to underrepresented minorities pursuing an MD degree. Applicants must be interested in hematology or hematology research. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Offers various scholarship opportunities to MD students. Association of Black Cardiologists Offers various scholarships to medical students whose main focus is to promote diversity in medicine. Berkshire District Medical Society Open to medical students who are a resident of Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Boston North Cancer Association Offers an $8,000 scholarship to a medical student who is interested in cancer care and treatment. Students must have attended a high school in Essex County, MA. Bowdoin College Medical Fellowships Preference goes to Bowdoin College graduates who are eligible for financial assistance in their 1st year of medical school. Residents of Maine who have graduated from other colleges are eligible. The Charles River District Medical Society Open to medical students who are a legal resident of one of the five towns compromising the district: Needham, Newton, Waltham, Wellesley, and Weston in Massachusetts.
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Chinese American Medical Society Open to all first, second- and third-year medical students. Chinese American Physicians Society Open to all medical students. Dr. Thomas P. and Edwin H. Delvin Medical Scholarship Open to medical students who are a resident of Melrose, North Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Wilmington, Winchester or Woburn, Massachusetts. Dr. U.R. Plante Medical Scholarship Open to medical students who are a resident of Adirondack Park, St. Lawrence, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton or Clinton County, NY, or have lived at least 2 years in these locations. Dupage County Medical Society Offers scholarship support to medical students who are permanent residents of Dupage County, IL. Frank and Louise Groff Foundation Open to medical students who are a graduate from a public high school within Monmouth County, New Jersey. Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships Open to applicants who are entering their 3rd year of medical school. Japanese Medical Society Scholarship Offers funding to medical students who propose a clear, achievable project that will benefit the Japanese community. Joanna F. Reed Medical Scholarship Provides scholarship support to MD students. Applicants must reside in Alabama or Northwest Florida and be attending a private medical school. Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship Applicants must be in their 1st or 2nd year in medical school and demonstrate an interest in the arts or other cultural pursuits outside of medicine and have an interest in specializing in neurology, psychiatry or becoming a general practitioner. Kaiser Permanente Oliver Goldsmith M.D. Scholarship Open to applicants entering their 3rd or 4th year of medical school and intend to practice medicine in Southern California.
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Kaiser Permanente Scholarship Applicants must be a 3rd year medical student expected to graduate the following year and interested in seeking residency in Northern California. Massachusetts Medical Society Offers a variety of scholarships for students pursuing an MD. Merck/AFAR Scholarship Open to 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year medical students who have an interest in geriatric medicine. MyHeart Scholarship Open to applicants interested in the study of cardiovascular or the pursuit of a career in the healthcare industry. National Medical Fellowships Offers scholarships to applicants who are 1st and 2nd year MD students and who meet the criteria for underrepresented minorities in healthcare and/or socioeconomic disadvantaged student. National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution Offers various scholarships to students who are pursuing a medical degree. Noah Jon Markstrom Foundation Scholarship Open to graduate students interested in pediatric medicine. The Pisacano Leadership Foundation Open to rising 4th year medical students. Provides funding for 4 years, beginning the final year of medical school and through 3 years of residency training in family medicine. Thomas Brown McClellan Trust Scholarship Open to MD students who have attended a public or private high school in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Samvid Scholars Provides up to $50,000 in tuition support for 2 years to incoming medical students. Wellsford and Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship Applicants must be a 3rd year medical student and a resident of Connecticut for five years.
Student Specific Scholarships
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African American and Black Students Anne Murray Bell Healthcare Professions Provides scholarships to African American male or female students enrolled in a New England area accredited medical school. Agnes Jones Jackson Scholarship Applicant must be current member of the NAACP and must not have reached the age of 25 by the application deadline. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States and be enrolled in an accredited college or university in the United States. Congressional Black Caucus Foundation The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) awards scholarships in conjunction with the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses to deserving students pursing higher education. CBC Spouses Education Scholarship This scholarship is awarded to African American or Black students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in a variety of fields. United Health Foundation Louis Stokes Scholarship Scholarships awarded to African-American or Black students pursing higher education degrees. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: Mary Murphy Scholarship Scholarship awarded to women pursuing graduate studies, particularly in fields where African American women are underrepresented. Point Foundation: BIPOC Scholarship for LGBTQ+ Students Scholarship awarded to BIPOC students who identify as LGBTQ and are pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree or master’s degree. Thurgood Marshall College Fund Provides funding to outstanding male and female African American students. In addition to excelling in the classroom, these individuals are leaders in the community who exemplify the values of volunteerism and service. The Gold Standard Scholarship Program provides academic scholarships of $10,000 to local students in six NBA markets (New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans and Boston).
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Students with Disabilities American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) Scholarship Program This program supports students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education. Scholarships will be limited to under $1,000.
Blind or Visually Impaired Students American Council of the Blind In conjunction with the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), offers scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $7,500 to legally blind students pursuing a higher education degree. Students must be enrolled full-time. American Foundation for the Blind: AFB Scholarships Offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are legally blind. Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (C.C.L.V.I.): Fred Scheigert Scholarship Awards $3,000 scholarships to three students with low vision and high academic achievement. National Federation of the Blind Offers scholarships to legally blind US citizens pursuing a full-time higher education degree.
DACA Students Earnest Scholarship Applicants much be enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university. Available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and DACA. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Available to US citizens, permanent residents, and DACA. LULAC National Scholarship Fund Scholarship awarded to US citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients to help defray the cost of tuition based on academic achievement. Awards range from $250 to $2,000. Graduate students must have applied or be enrolled in a part-time program. Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Fellowship that supports up to two years of graduate study for immigrants and children of immigrants. Eligibility extends to DACA recipients.
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Ethnic Heritage The American Institute of Polish Culture Inc. Offers scholarships to U.S. citizens, preferably of Polish descent, who are pursing higher education (either undergraduate or graduate studies). Armenian General Benevolent Union US Scholarship (Graduate) Provides funds to graduate students of Armenian descent who clearly demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. Financial Assistance Scholarship This scholarship is available to all graduating high school students and current college students of all levels (undergraduate, graduate, and PhD) of Iranian descent regardless of citizenship or country of residency. Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholarships available to undergraduate and graduate students of Hispanic heritage. Available to US citizens, permanent residents, and DACA recipients. Iranian-American Scholarship Fund Provides scholarship support to students with Iranian heritage and US citizenship OR legal permanent residency with a valid permanent resident card; minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA. The Korean American Scholarship Foundation Offers scholarships to students of Korean heritage, who are attending undergraduate or graduate programs in specific regions of the United States. For Harvard University, students must apply with the Northeastern Regional Chapter. Kosciusko Foundation, Inc.: Tuition Scholarship for Graduate Studies Scholarships offered to Americans of Polish descent who are pursuing graduate degrees. Pauahi Foundation Scholarship Scholarship opportunity for graduate students. Open to the public, however preference is given to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry. Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Open to native Hawaiians who are seeking discipline in primary care and are committed to working in underserved areas. New England Hellenic Medical and Dental Society Open to MD students who are a member of NEHMDS of Hellenic descent.
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Swiss Benevolent Society of New York (SBS) Graduate Award Proof of Swiss Parentage required: The applicant or one of their parents must be a Swiss national. Applicants must be permanently domiciled in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Delaware for two years or more. U.S. Resident. Must be in excellent academic standing (min. GPA 3.8) and show aptitude in your chosen fields of study.
LGBTQIA+ Students Harvard Gender and Sexuality Caucus: Open Gate Grants Grants that support a wide variety of requests to encourage scholarship, understanding, or celebration, in the fields of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. BIPOC Scholarship for LGBTQIA+ Students Scholarships awarded to BIPOC students who identify as LGBTQIA+ and are pursuing a four-year undergraduate degree or master’s degree. Point Scholarship Scholarships provided to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership skills, financial need, and are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Women in Medicine LGBTQ Scholarship Open to female medical students enrolled in allopathic, osteopathic or naturopathic medical schools. Applicants should be in good academic standing, and have actively contributed/demonstrated leadership for the LGBTQ community.
Native Americans The Native Forward Scholars Fund Offers scholarships to American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees. The Navajo Nation Graduate Fellowship Provides financial assistance in the form of grant awards to eligible Navajo students wishing to attend or attending graduate school. Association on American Indian Affairs Scholarships Scholarships available to Native American U.S. citizens enrolled in a full-time degree program.
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Catching the Dream Scholarships provided the Native American students who demonstrate academic achievement, defined goals, leadership potential, and the desire to help others in their community. Daughters of the American Revolution: American Indians Scholarships Scholarships awarded to Native American students pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. Indian Health Service (IHS) Open to qualified American Indian and Alaska Native health professions students. Oneida Higher Education (OHE) Scholarships offered to enrolled members of the Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin who are pursuing a vocational, undergraduate, or graduate degree. The Osage Nation Higher Education Scholarship Scholarships awarded to Osage students pursuing higher education at any level (associates, bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs).
Military/Family David Resnick & Associates Annual Veteran’s Grant To recognize the sacrifices veterans have made for our country, the law firm of David Resnick & Associates is awarding cash grants to men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Tillman Scholars Application Scholarship program for veteran and active duty military members from all U.S. branches as well as current spouses of veteran or active service members including surviving spouses.
Religious Affiliation Jewish Community Foundation College Scholarships The Jewish Community Foundation encompasses different affiliates based in certain locations that offer scholarships to students who reside in the affiliated regions. Fadel Educational Foundation Offers scholarships to Muslim US citizens and permanent residents who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing a higher education degree.
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Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund Open to women, preferably Jewish, to pursue a graduate degree. Applicants must have a hometown or attend a school in the Greater Philadelphia area including New Jersey and Delaware. Hirsch Herman Fund Open to graduate students, preferably of the Jewish faith, to study medicine. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and have a connection to the greater Philadelphia area. The Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Offers scholarships to female members of the Lutheran church who are pursuing a career other than ministry.
Women AAUW International Fellowships Open to scholars who identify as women. Must have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible. Fellows must return to their home country to pursue a professional career upon completion of their studies. American Association of University Women (AAUW): Community Action Grants and Career Development Awards scholarships and grants to women pursing higher education. American Medical Women’s Association Offers a variety of scholarships to currently enrolled female medical students Armenian International Women’s Association Scholarships offered to women of Armenian descent pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and academic excellence. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: Mary Murphy Scholarship Scholarship awarded to women pursuing graduate studies, particularly in fields where African American women are underrepresented. General Federation A selection of scholarships offered to women from Massachusetts who are pursuing undergraduate and graduate study.
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National Pathfinder Scholarship The three annual scholarships of $2,500 provide financial assistance and support to women seeking undergraduate or graduate degrees. Sara’s Wish Scholarship Fund Scholarships are awarded to extraordinary young women committed to making the world a better place by fully participating in it. They are proud to have offered financial assistance to more than twenty young women who exhibit qualities of leadership, service, and adventure. P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education Grant program providing financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school support themselves and/or their families. They must demonstrate a need for financial assistance with their educational expenses to improve their marketable skills. The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund Offers educational grants to women from developing countries whose graduate studies and future plans aim to benefit women and children in their respective regions. American Statistical Association (ASA) Women in or entering the early stages of graduate training (MS or PhD) are encouraged to apply. Women in Medicine LGBTQ Scholarship Open to female medical students enrolled in allopathic, osteopathic or naturopathic medical schools. Applicants should be in good academic standing, and have actively contributed/demonstrated leadership for the LGBTQ community.
Federal Scholarship Programs
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Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program This program is offered through the Air Force, Army and Navy. The program offers support to MD students for their tuition and required fees, and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses. The minimum service obligation incurred by participants is 2 to 3 years depending upon specialty; a year of obligation is required for each year the student receives support. Participants must apply for residency programs of the military. National Health Service Corps Open to medical students who are planning to pursue a career in primary care and are committed to working in underserved areas. Scholarship recipients receive 12 monthly stipends, a single payment for books, supplies and equipment for the year and payment to tuition and required fees for the year. Funding support may be renewed throughout medical school up to 4 years. For each year of support, participants owe one year of future service providing primary care services to Health Professional Shortage Area as assigned by NHSC. The minimum obligation is 2 years. The US Department of Veterans Affairs Health Professions Scholarship Program This program provides financial assistance to individuals pursuing a program of study leading to an MD. Please note, Pediatrics is not eligible for this program. This program offers support to MD students for their tuition and required fees, and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses. The minimum service obligation incurred by participants is 18 months for every year sponsored at a VA facility after graduation, licensure, and residency.