Health Disciplines
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Dentistry
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Research Fellows Program supports a year of full-time biomedical research training for medical, dental, and veterinary students
(January deadline)
Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship awards 3-5 scholarships annually to medical students, dentistry students or scientists of Chinese descent
(April deadline)
Medicine
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Research Fellows Program supports a year of full-time biomedical research training for medical, dental, and veterinary students
(January deadline)
NCAA Walter Byers Scholarship (must be nominated by your athletics office) for graduating seniors who were varsity student-athletes; must have at least a 3.5/4.0 GPA and are planning to attend an accredited graduate school, law school or medical school upon graduation; award of $24,000 for one year
(January deadline)
Daughers of the American Revolution Medical Scholarships awards in the amount of $5,000 renewable for four years, totaling $20,000
(February deadline)
National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program paid summer internships in biomedical research for students at all levels (high school, undergrad and graduate/professional school)
(March deadline)
The Pisacano Leadership Foundation founded scholar’s program that assists medical students who are entering their fourth year of medical school. Students should have an in interest in family medicine. (March deadline)
Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship awards 3-5 scholarships annually to medical students, dentistry students or scientists of Chinese descent
(April deadline)
Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship for students pursuing medical or MD/PhD combined degrees; must have demonstrated leadership efforts to eliminate inequities in medical education and health care
(May deadline)
The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program is designed to provide educational programs, leadership training, and funding to rstudents who have made a commitment to the field of family medicine. (May deadline)
The Armenian American Medical Society will be awarded to students enrolled in a US accredited medical, pharmacy, dental, physician assistant, nursing or other professional healthcare school. Students of Armenian descent, or with special interest in Armenian Medical Causes may apply. (August deadline)
Buckfire Law Firm’s Medical School Diversity Scholarship offers medical students, who identify with a minority group, a scholarship to reduce their educational expenses. Applicants must have completed at least one semester of medical school. (October Deadline)
Lupus Foundation of America Gina M. Finzi Memorial Summer Fellowship award of $2,000 to spend the summer researching in the areas of basic, clinical, translational, epidemiological, or behavioral research relevant to lupus; preference to graduate or medical students (those who have earned a baccalaureate degree before fellowship begins)
(Deadline varies)
National Medical Fellowships need-based scholarships for first and second-year medical students pursuing their MD degrees; merit-based awards for minority medical students
(Deadline varies)
Nursing
The Hatton & Hatton Nursing & Pharmacy Student Scholarship provides a financial award to a student to help them pursue their goals.
The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (ANNP) offers its Loretta Ford Centennial Scholarship to current Registered Nurses (RNs) enrolled in a Doctor of Nursing Practice program. (February deadline)
UIC College of Nursing Scholarships awards for current undergraduate (BSN) and graduate (GEP, MS, BSNtoDNP, PhD) nursing students at the UIC College of Nursing
(March deadline)
Nursingcolleges.com is offering financial support to an aspiring nursing student.
The APRN Scholarship awards students currently enrolled in an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Nurse Anesthesia graduate degree program. (September deadline)
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Nursing Scholarships one-time awards of $1,000 for nursing students in financial need accepted and enrolled in a nursing program
(Deadline varies)
Nursing Scholarships Search Engine Links outside websites to search for nursing scholarships
(Deadline varies)
Travel Nurse Across America, one of the country's top 10 travel nurse staffing agencies, is pleased to offer one scholarship to an individual seeking a BSN degree. (July Deadline)
Pharmacy
The Hatton & Hatton Nursing & Pharmacy Student Scholarship provides a financial award to a student to help them pursue their goals.
Physical Therapy
Daughters of the American Revolution Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship awarded to students who are in financial need and have been accepted or are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy)
Occupational Therapy
Daughters of the American Revolution Occupational/Physical Therapy Scholarship awarded to students who are in financial need and have been accepted or are attending an accredited school of occupational therapy (including art, music, or physical therapy)
(February deadline)
National AMBUCS scholarships for juniors or seniors in a bachelor's program or master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy; awards range from $500 to $1,500 annually with one award of $6,000 given for two years
(April deadline)
American Occupational Therapy Foundation over 50 scholarships ranging from $150 to $5,000 to students enrolled in occupational therapy programs
(October deadline)
Other
K9 Carts offers the Social-Influencer Micro-Scholarship to students studying veterinary medicine at any collegiate level. Incoming, undergraduate, and graduate students may apply. (August deadline)
Prevounce’s Prevention Health Scholarship Program awards undergraduate and graduate students studying for a career in healthcare. (October deadline)
The Barbara A. Colley Master’s Scholarship is for students currently enrolled in a master’s health education program
The BosterBio Scholarship offers financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students that have conducted medical research, volunteered, or completed a medicine-related internship. Students must be planning to pursue a career in healthcare. (December deadline)
The Caption Call Audiology Scholarship is offered to graduating undergraduates and graduate students studying audiology (January deadline)
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Medical Research Fellows Program supports a year of full-time biomedical research training for medical, dental, and veterinary students (January deadline)
The Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE) America Bill Kane Scholarship is offered to current undergraduate health education majors enrolled full-time.
National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program pays back health care school loans up to $50,000 for two years of service and up to $145,000 for five years of service as a corps-designated facility
(March deadline)
The Brown Medical and Education (MEA) Foundation Healthcare Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree and career in the healthcare industry. Applicants must identify as Black/African American, Native American/ American Indian, Hispanic/ Latin American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. (April deadline)
National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program must be a U.S. citizen pursuing a medical, dental, physician assistant, midwife or family nurse practitioner degree; pays tuition, required fees, and some other education costs, tax free, for as many as four years; education costs may include books, clinical supplies, laboratory expenses, instruments, two sets of uniforms and travel for one clinical rotation; recipients also receive a monthly living stipend ($1,289 in 2010-2011)
(May deadline)
Students with the intent to earn a degree that helps them qualify for professional healthcare licensure may apply for the Joseph J. Bogdan, LLC Healthcare Professional Scholarship. Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for consideration. (Deadline: June 17, 2024).
UIC College of Applied Health Sciences listing of scholarships available to students enrolled in AHS
(Deadline varies)
Air Force Health Professions Scholarship for students interested in combining military service in the United States Air Force with work in the health professions
(Deadline varies)
Army Health Professions Scholarship for students interested in combining military service in the United States Army with work in the health professions
(Deadline varies)
American Psychological Association Minority Fellowships Program minority students with a dedication to a career in mental health research or services relevant to ethnic and racial minority groups
(Deadline varies)