Detailed information, application forms and deadlines are available in the Office of Student Affairs unless otherwise noted.
Contests
Scholarships and Loans
Alpha Omega Alpha Pharos Poetry Competition - To encourage medical students to write poetry on medical subjects, The Pharos has instituted this competition to recognize and reward excellent and thoughtful student compositions. Authors must be enrolled at medical schools with active AOA chapters, but need not be members of AOA. Only one entry may be submitted by an author. Prizes: $500 first: $250 second: $100 third. Entries must be postmarked no later than January 31. Winners will be announced about May 1. For more information, visit www.alphaomegaalpha.org/programs.
Alpha Omega Alpha Helen H. Glaser Student Essay Awards - To stimulate medical students to address nontechnical topics in medicine and to recognize excellent and thoughtful student presentations in a tangible way. The topic of the essay may be any non-technical aspect of medicine, including ethics, history, education, philosophy, and policy. Prizes: $2,000 first, $750 second, $500 third and up to three honorable mention awards of $250 each. For more information, contact managing editor Debbie Lancaster at (650)329-0291 or at d.lancaster@alphaomegaalpha.org. Example essays available at www.alphaomegaalpha.org/programs. Deadline: January 31.
The Association of Women Psychiatrists is pleased to sponsor the Leah J. Dickstein, M.D. Award. The recipient of the award will be invited to the Annual Meeting (in conjunction with the American Psychiatric Association meeting) in California during the month of May, to receive this award and to present her work. She will receive $1,000 to help defray the expenses of attending the meeting (with any remainder to be used at the student's discretion). The winner will also receive a plaque and be invited to join the award committee for the following year. The award is open to female medical students who have demonstrated superior academic achievement, creativity, and leadership. Examples of appropriate disciplines or genres include: service or clinical aspects of medicine; science research; or excellence in art, music, literature, etc. Interested students must be nominated by their medical school. The deadline for submission of application materials is February. For application go to: www.womenpsych.org/Dickstein/default.html.
Caroll L. Birch Award - Sponsored by the Chicago branch of the American Medical Women's Association. This award is presented for the best original research paper written by a student member of AMWA. The paper may have been previously published. The recipient of the award receives a cash prize of $1,000 and a plaque. Deadline for submission of manuscripts is June 30. Questions and specific information regarding manuscripts submission should be directed to Marie Glanz, Special Programs Manager at AMWA via email to: Marie Glanz
Ethics and the Physician-Patient Relationship Essay Contest - An essay contest for students enrolled in U.S. and Canadian medical schools. The contest is sponsored by the Dr. Shoshanah Trachtenberg Frackman Program in Biomedical Ethics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Cash prize of $1,000 for the best essay devoted to the physician-patient relationship. Essays should be no more than 2,500 words - about 10 double-spaced pages. Deadline is in mid April. Entries may be sent by mail or e-mail to: Dr. Ruth Macklin, Professor of Bioethics, Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, New York 10461 or to http://epi.aecom.yu.edu/web/research_details.aspx?id=1260. Winners will be announced by the end of May.
Mensa Education and Research Foundation Scholarship Essay Contest - awards ranging from $300 to $1,000 are made on the basis of an essay of fewer than 550 words, which describes the applicant's career, vocational or academic goals toward which the scholarship is to provide aid. It is not necessary for the applicant to be a member of Mensa. The scholarship application deadline is usually in early to mid January. To apply go to: http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholarships.
Michael E. DeBakey Medical Student Poetry Award - This annual contest honors the pre-eminent cardiovascular surgeon, pioneering medical scientist, gifted medical educator, prolific author and scholar, and passionate advocate of optimal healthcare throughout the world. Dr. Michael E. DeBakey has long advocated a role for the humanities in medical education and in the development of a full, enriching intellectual life. Submission of original poetry by medical undergraduates currently enrolled in accredited U.S. medical schools is welcome. Deadline: late December. For more information, visit www.bcm.edu.
The New York Academy of Medicine Student Essay Prize in the History of Medicine and Public Health - This annual student essay contest awards a $500 prize, and the winning essay will receive expedited review for possible publication in the Journal of Urban Health. The contest is open to students in accredited professional degree programs in medicine, nursing and public health. The writer must have been a student at the time the essay was written. Essays should address a topic in the history of public health or medicine as they relate to urban health issues; they may consider social or environmental factors in the health of urban populations, institutional histories, or specific diseases. Deadline is late March . For more information, visit www.nyam.org/grants/student.shtml
Rubin-Glasgow Essay Award - Presented to an AMWA student member for the best essay of approximately 1,000 words identifying a woman physician who has been a significant role model. The author of the winning essay receives $1,000 and a plaque presented at AMWA's annual meeting. Essay should be of publishable quality, typed and double-spaced. Title page to include: name, address, phone, email and name of your medical school. For more information email amwa@fernley.com or call 866-564-2483. Deadline is May 31.
Stanley M. Kaplan Essay Contest - Entries may include original research, review articles, case reports or topic essays. Judging will be based on originality, creativity, knowledge of psychiatry and contributions to understanding important problems in any of the biopsychosocial dimensions of psychiatry. Cash prize of $500 and $250 each to two runners-up. Deadline is mid- June. Contact: Maryann.schmidt@uc.edu
The Legible Script, an annual literary journal published by the medical students at the University of South Florida College of Medicine, is currently accepting submissions. Numerous Categories: - Creative Fiction and Essays, - Poetry, - Personal Statements, - Art and Photography. Cash Prizes Awarded: Winners in each category receive: - First Prize: $100, - Second Prize: $50, - Third Prize: $25. Submit Your Work: - Deadline: mid March . - Submit online or via mail - $5 submission fee. Get Published in a National Literary Journal and Win Cash Prizes! For complete contest details and submission instructions, go to www.thelegiblescript.com
William Carlos Williams Poetry Competition - Sponsored by the Human Values in Medicine Program of the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Entries must be postmarked no later than December 31. Each participating student is permitted three entries. Poems must be typed on 8.5 x 11 inch paper. Poems must be written in English, cannot exceed 750 words, and can reflect medical as well as nonmedical subjects. The top three poets will be awarded $300, $200 and $100 respectively. Winners will be invited to NEOUCOM in April to read their poems. For more information visit www.neoucom.edu..
William Osler Medal Student Essay Contest - Awarded for the best unpublished essay on a medico-historical subject written by a student enrolled in a school of medicine or osteopathy. Essays appropriate for consideration may pertain either to the historical development of a contemporary medical problem or to a topic within health sciences of a discrete past period. Entries due in mid January. The writer of the winning essay will be invited to attend a conference where the medal will be presented. Reasonable travel expenses provided and free two year membership in the AAHM, American Association for the History of Medicine. For more information visit www.histmed.org/awards.htm
Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program - The Air Force offers Health Professions Scholarships for three and four year periods. The scholarship pays for full tuition, required fees, textbooks, small equipment and related supply. Recipients also receive more than a monthly allowance for living expenses. For more information, visit www.airforce.com or contact Technical Sergeant Tony Tolbert at (913) 491-8640 or anthony.tolbert@rs.af.mil.
Albert Strickler Memorial Fund- The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia administers this fund named after Dr. Albert Strickler, founder of Philadelphia's Skin and Cancer Hospital. The fund provides an interest-free loan of no greater than $5,000 to medical students, preferably of the Jewish faith, as an aid to education. Students should demonstrate financial need and be enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical or osteopathic school. The fund must be repaid within five years after graduation so that funds may be made available to future applicants. Deadline is May 31st. For more information visit www.jewishphilly.org/page.aspx?id=124638.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Scholarships (one application for all three) :
1. Alice W. Rooke Scholarship- Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a $5,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a edical doctor (no pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school. Deadline: April 15. Application materials available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy.
2. Dr. Francis Anthony Beneventi Medical Scholarship - Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a $5,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years for a student attending or planning to attend an approved, accredited medical school, college or university. The applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.25. The award is renewable annually for up to four consecutive years, pending proof of continued enrollment and after the first semester, an annual transcript review indicating a minimum GPA of 3.25. Deadline: April 15. Application materials available in 3040E Murphy.
3. Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Scholarship - Sponsored by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a $5,000 scholarship awarded for up to four years to students of high scholastic standing and character who have been accepted into or are pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor (no pre-med) at an approved, accredited medical school. There is a preference to females "if equally qualified." Deadline: April 15. Application materials available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040E Murphy.
AMWA Medical Education Loans - The American Medical Women's Association has a limited loan fund for its student members. Loans are granted in the amount of $2,000 to $2,500 per student per year. A student may be granted loans to a maximum of $5,000 during medical school. Interest at 10% begins the December 15 after graduation and repayment commences the January 15 after graduation. Payment is to be completed within a three-year period. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is April 30. Supporting documentation will be accepted up to May 15. Contact Marie Glanz, Special Programs Manager, at AMWA's national office or send request with your name and mailing address via email to: Marie Glanz
Army's Health Professions Scholarship Program - The Army offers one of the most generous and comprehensive scholarships in the health care field. It’s called the F. Edward Herbert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP, for short). If you qualify, you could earn a full-tuition scholarship, plus a monthly allowance through the Army’s HPSP.
Scholarship Eligibility: Be a citizen of the United States; Meet eligibility criteria for appointment as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Reserve; Maintain full-time student status during the entire length of the program.
What does the Army pay for?
Tuition: You select the school, obtain acceptance, and apply for the scholarship. If selected, 100% tuition is paid to any accredited professional school in the United States or Puerto Rico.
Books/ Fees/ Reimbursable: The Army will pay for required books, rental of non-expendable equipment, and most academic fees.
Monthly Stipend: A generous monthly stipend of more than $1,600.00 will be provided for ten and one-half months of each school year.
Army Officer Pay: For the remaining six weeks of the school year, you will receive the full pay and allowances offered a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserve. After graduation and entrance on active duty, you’ll be promoted to Captain, which means more pay. Your salary will increase through the years with promotions, time in service, and annual cost of living increases. You’ll also receive a monthly non-taxable allowance for your food and housing.
For more information contact SFC Victor Simsat 831-0575 or victor.sims@usarec.army.mil and check out the web at www.goarmy.com/amedd
Arthur Miller Scholarship - NationsBank, Trustee. The Arthur M. Miller Fund is a fund that has been established for charitable, scientific or educational purposes. Grants can be given to worthy persons studying or practicing in medical or allied fields leading to an accredited degree programs for registered nurses and medical doctors (Osteopaths, Naturopaths, Podiatrists, Chiropractors and Optometrists are specifically excluded from the definition of medical doctors). No immediate family member of the Advisory Committee or of any employee of Bank of America, N.A is eligible for this fund. Candidates will be selected based upon financial need and general character. Application available in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy. Deadline is late March - early April.
C.E. Boudreau Scholarship - Administered by Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital. For medical students who graduate from a Butler County High School. List of detailed information required: Current financial status and current/future financial obligations. Detailed information regarding the use of money required. Statement of specific amount of money requested which should be supported by above statement. Submit information to: Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, Attn: Francia Bird, 720 West Central Avenue, El Dorado, KS 67042-2144, (316) 322-4567. If desired formal letters of request may be attached to emails sent to fbird@sbamh.org. Application deadline: June 30 .
Chinese American Physicians Society Scholarship - CAPS offers scholarships of $2,000 to $5,000 each annually to 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. Special credit is also given to those who are willing to serve the Chinese communities after their graduation. The deadline for submitting the completed application is usually late February. To apply go to http://camsociety.org/scholarshipprogram.html
Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship- The Chinese American Medical Society offers 3 to 5 scholarships yearly to medical and/or dental students and scientists to promote the scientific association of medical professionals of Chinese descent. Deadline to apply is March 21, 2008. To apply, visit http://camsociety.org/programs.htm.
Hays Memorial Scholarship - Medical students who are natives of Johnson County, Miami County, Franklin or Lynn County and are currently enrolled in an accredited medical school are invited to apply for the annual Hays Scholarship sponsored by the physicians/medical staff of Olathe Medical Center. This scholarship will be presented to one medical student per year, in remembrance of the late Dr. Larry V. Hays, a former Olathe Surgeon. The recipient of this award will be recognized as an exceptional scholar in the community and will be awarded a $1,000 stipend in order to assist with educational expenses. The Scholarship Committee will consider medical students who have achieved an outstanding academic and leadership record. Deadline to apply is mid-April. Application available in Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Murphy.
Henry H. and Regina Kerns Ehlers Loan Fund - A fund that assists graduates of Jefferson County high schools who study medicine or surgery at the KU School of Medicine. Students must have been a resident of Jefferson County for at least 5 years prior to submitting a loan application. Loan recipients who choose to practice medicine in Jefferson County also can receive a discount on the amount they must repay. Further information available from the Office of Student Financial Aid.
Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund - Administered by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the Foreman Fleisher fund was established in memory of his mother Ida Fleisher. The fund provides scholarships for the purpose of permitting women, preferably Jewish, to obtain professional educations. Grant distributions can range from $2,000 to $8,000 and are administered by a local bank and customarily sent directly to the student's school to be used for tuition. Deadline: May 31st. For application and more information, visit: www.jewishphilly.org/page.html?ArticleID=124638
Japanese Medical Society of America Scholarship - Applicants of Japanese ancestry, enrolled in an accredited medical, dental or nursing school are eligible to apply. The JMSA is looking for applicant's who demonstrate academic excellence and show a strong interest in the Japanese Medical Society of America. Application, current medical school transcript and at least one of letter of recommendation required. Scholarship amounts have ranged from $2,500 up to $20,000 in the past. Deadline is late December. Application available at www.jmsa.org.
Greater Lee's Summit Health Care Foundation - The Greater Lee's Summit Health Care Foundation offers up to three scholarships in the amount up to $5,000 to support academic studies leading to a career in a medical or healthcare discipline. Applicants must either live in Lee's Summit currently or have graduated form an area high school, inclduing Blue Springs Hight School, if the student's residence was Lee's Summit at the time of graduation and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Deadline is April 1. For more information visit: www.lshealthcare.org.
Mary and Melvin Grubb Medical Scholarship - KUMC medical students who are Master Masons and members of the Eastern Star in Kansas; who are children or grandchildren of Master Masons; who are children or grandchildren of members of the Order of the Eastern Star in Kansas are eligible to receive this scholarship award. For more information and an application, contact the Grand Chapter of Kansas Order of the Eastern Star at (785) 234-5743. Deadline is June 1.
Dr. John J. Mingenback Memorial Scholarship - The Mingenback family has created a scholarship fund within the Golden Belt Community Foundation for aspiring health practitioners which encourages personal and professional commitment to the community. Applicants must be from Barton County, Kansas, be enrolled (or going to be) at a undergraduate or graduate school, be majoring in a health/medical related field and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The application can be found at www.goldenbeltcf.org , and the deadline to apply is late March.
National Health Service Corps Scholarship - The NHSC Scholarship Program is a competitive scholarship open to eligible students in a variety of primary health care disciplines who have career goals that include practicing in underserved areas. Scholarships are awarded in exchange for a student's commitment to practice in a community with a current shortage of health professionals. NHSC Scholars receive payment of tuition and fees for up to 4 years of education; 12 monthly stipend payments per year of scholarship support; and payment of other reasonable expenses, such as books, supplies, and equipment in exchange for their commitment to serve in a community in need. To obtain a scholarship application, contact NHSC at http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/jobs/index.asp. Deadline is late March.
National Italian American Foundation Scholarship Program - The NIAF will award scholarships and grants to outstanding students in the summer for use during the following academic year. The awards will be made on the basis of academic merit and will be divided between Italian American student who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements and those students from any ethnic background majoring or minoring in Italian American students or a related field and who demonstrate outstanding potential and high academic achievements. Scholarship awards range from $2,000 - $12,000. Deadline is mid-March. For more information and to apply, visit www.niaf.org/scholarships/about.asp.
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 who have made a commitment to the field of Family Practice may apply. 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 level of skill, compassion, and leadership. A firm and continuing commitment to the specialty of Family Practice is an essential for any applicant to receive a Pisacano Scholarship. Only applicants who in the fall of will be entering their fourth year (full time) in a U.S. medical school will be considered. The maximum scholarship award for each year is $28,000. The Pisacano Scholarship forms are available on-line at www.fpleaders.org. To apply, download the application form. Applications must be received by early March.
Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society Medical Student Scholarship - In order to encourage students to enter the field of orthopaedic surgery, RJOS provides up to $1500 each to two medical students to attend the AAOS Annual Meeting, including the RJOS Annual Luncheon. Applicants should be current medical students. Application deadline date is October 1st. Applications completed after this date will not be reviewed until the following year. For information, visit www.rjos.org/web/awards/index.htm.
Shawnee County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship - This scholarship provides funding to KUMC students seeking or pursing degrees in medicine, nursing, or an allied health field. Candidates must be a permanent resident of Shawnee County, enrolled full-time, and have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher where an "A"=4.0. Applications may be picked up in the Office of Student Affairs, 3040 Muprhy. Deadline is March 31.
Turkish American Doctors Association of Midwest Scholarship - Turkish American Doctors Association of Midwest is a voluntary medical organization founded in 2005. One of the missions of the TADAM is to establish enhanced academic interaction among Turkish-American Physicians in the Midwest States and the United States. TADAM is offering two scholarships of $1,000 a year to medical and/or dental students of Turkish-American heritage or ancestry. To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a first, second, third or fourth year medical or dental student. Deadline to apply is late December. To apply, visit www.tadam.org.
Tylenol Scholarship - The makers of Tylenol are giving away up to $350,000 in scholarships to students pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarships from $1,000 to $5,000 will be available for undergraduate and post-graduate study. Applicants will be judged on leadership qualities and academic performance. Applications accepted February through mid-May. For more information, visit http://scholarship.tylenol.com.
USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships - The program will assist students in achieving their higher-education goals by awarding scholarships to qualified students demonstrating financial need. Special consideration will be given to applicants from the states that USA Funds serves as the federally designated guarantor of student loans (Kansas included). Additionally, up to 50 percent of the scholarship awards will be targeted to applicants who are members of an ethnic minority group or have a documented physical disability. The program will award scholarships worth $1,500 to graduate students and the scholarships may be renewed annually (up to $6,000) if a 2.5 GPA is maintained. Deadline is mid-February. For more information go to: www.usafunds.org/Borrowers/Access_to_Education_Scholarship.html
US Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program - The Navy Health Professions Scholarship benefits include full tuition and books, required fees and a monthly stipend. After graduation, you will automatically become an officer of the Navy Medical Corps and practice your specialty in more than 100 ports of call around the world. For more information, contact Darnell Hunt at 1-800-222-9597 or at Lpt1-KC@chrc.navy.mil or visit www.navy.com.
Vietnamese American Medical Association - The Executive Committee of the Vietnamese American Medical Association has established the VAMA Scholarship Program to: provide assistance to needy medical students, to foster medical students' interest in serving the Vietnamese American community, provide scholastic achievement and to encourage participation and leadership in the Association. The program is open to all third year medical students who are in good standing at an accredited US medical school. The scholarship amount is $1,000. For more information visit: http://vamausa.org.
Wilhelm-Frankowski Community Service Scholarship - Sponsored by the American Medical Women's Association. AMWA offers this scholarship of approximately $4,000 to an AMWA student member. Medical students in their first, second and third year are eligible to apply. Criteria include community service, work, research and participation in women's health issues, participation in AMWA activities and participation in women in medicine or medical student group(s) other than AMWA. Deadline for receipt of completed applications is April 30. Supporting documentation deadline is May 15. Website: AMWA
William E. Dochterman Medical Student Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to medical students who have graduated from a high school in El Dorado, Sacramento or Yolo counties. Applicants must be enrolled at KUMC full-time. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.ssvms.org/download/scholar_app.pdf. Deadline is July 1.
Zola and Lawrence Nell Educations Trust - The Commerce Trust Company. Scholarship amounts vary. Applicants must be studying in the field of medicine and be a graduate of a high school in Sedgwick County, Kansas (i.e., Wichita, Kansas area). Grants and renewals may be conditioned upon such Grantee's engaging in the practice of the health profession for which he/she has received educational support, the period of time and the location of practice (Sedgwick County or the State of Kansas) to be agreed upon on a case-by-case basis. Application available in Office of Student Affairs-School of Medicine or Office of Student Financial Aid. Deadline: April 15.
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