Medicine Scholarships

In 2006, the Gerald Peete Fellowship will be awarded to American Indian/Alaska Native graduates studying medicine. (If insufficient medical student applicants appear, the remaining fellowships will go to applicants in other health-related fields.) Eligibility: Be an enrolled member of a United States federally-recognized American Indian tribe or Alaska Native group or possess one-fourth degree Indian blood from a federally-recognized tribe. Be enrolled full-time in a Masters, doctoral or professional degree program at an accredited college or university within the United States. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) from the United States Department of Education and the office of the university you plan to attend. Application Procedure: Note: Application for the Gerald Peete Fellowship additionally provides eligibility for other AIGC-administered graduate/professional awards, especially the AIGC Fellowship. The possibility of an applicant being granted multiple awards by AIGC also exists, especially as regards smaller-amount awards. You need only complete one application. Submit the following: A completed AIGC Fellowship Application. A 250-word typed essay as described in the application packet. A Financial Need Form (FNF) completed by the college or university financial aid office. A Tribal Eligibility Certification (TEC).

To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students from selected northern counties in Texas who are majoring in nursing or a medical field. Duration: 1 year. Eligibility: This program is open to currently-enrolled college students in the following northern Texas counties: Hansford, Hutchinson, Roberts, Hemphill, Ochiltree, and Lipscomb.

Learning CPR and basic first aid are ways any one of us could potentially save a life. The educators and healthcare professionals of tomorrow take this mission even further by pursuing careers dedicated to the advancement of health and wellness. That is why The American Academy of CPR and First Aid is proud to sponsor the “Save a Life” Scholarship, offered exclusively to students majoring in the healthcare and education fields. We know that caregiving and teaching can both be challenging but incredibly rewarding professions. That’s precisely why we made this commitment to further the education and career development of future doctors, nurses, technicians, professors, and teachers of all areas of specialization with this scholarship. We want to help with your education.

Carrying Forward his Dream Mike passed away on April 26, 2007 at the age of 21. He had many dreams and aspirations he was unable to carry out. Mike’s biggest dreams were to become a paramedic as well as an EMT instructor, which he had already begun to do. In Mike’s short life he touched and inspired many people through his perseverance, vision, dedication and intense work ethic. To carry forward his dream of educating others in the field of Emergency Medical Services, the Michael J. EMS Scholarship Foundation was established to provide monetary support for those wishing to become an EMT or paramedic. In this way, Michael can continue his goal of helping others even after his death. Mission Statement To support Emergency Medical Services by finding intelligent, hardworking, and dedicated individuals who have the energy and enthusiasm for their work as well as a drive for continuing their education. Foundation Objectives 1.) Grant scholarships each year to individuals emulating Michael’s character traits of work ethic, dedication, energy, and enthusiasm, who wish to attend school to become Paramedics. 2.) Raise funds to support these scholarships through events that bring recognition to the field of Emergency Medical Services as well as bringing the community together.

The general Need-Based Scholarship Program is offered to first- and second-year medical students. Applicants must demonstrate and document financial need by submitted complete copies of their parents', spouse's and their own most recent 1040, 1040A or 1040EZ tax forms. All nontaxable income (e.g. AFDC, ADC, Social Security benefits, etc.) must also be documented by the appropriate agency. Applicants with neither taxable nor nontaxable income must provide verificaiton of means of support. All parental financial data must be submitted in order to evaluate dependent status. A rigorous application process ensures that assistance is provided to students with the greatest documented need. Scholarships are granted on the basis of financial need as determined by the student's total resources (including parental and spousal support), cost of education, and receipt of other scholarships and grants. Awards have ranged from $500 to $10,000.

This research fellowship was created in 1997 with grant support from the Gerber Companies Foundation. The fellowship provides supplemental support for a minority medical student or resident doing ongoing research in the area of pediatric nutrition. AWARDS: One $3,000 fellowship is awarded annually. (Not renewable)

National Medical Fellowships, Inc. has established a doctoral fellowship program to create a cadre of health researchers with a focus in one of our areas: health policy, men's health, mental health, and substance abuse. The program will award fellowships to talented minority men or women enrolled in graduate programs in public health, health policy or social policy leading to the doctorate (Ph.D., Dr.P.H., or Sc.D.). The fellowship will provide the opportunity to complete advanced training in research methodology, including quantitative and qualitative methods. The expectation is that the Fellows who graduate from the program will be a resource for government agencies, managed care organizations, community health centers, research institutions and academia. Only applicants who have been accepted for admission to the following schools will be considered for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation Doctoral Fellowship in Health Policy. Heller Graduate School of Brandeis University Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University Harvard School of Public Health Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health RAND Graduate School UCLA School of Public Health University of Michigan School of Public Health University of Pennsylvania AWARD The fellowship award will cover tuition, fees and a partial living stipend for up to five years. Please chech this website periodically for updates regarding the next application period.

The Cadbury Award was established in 1977 by Irving Graef, M.D. and the NMF board of directors to honor the organization's former executive director and staff associate. This award is presented annually to a senior medical student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service. AWARD: One award is presented annually; the designated Cadbury Scholar is honored during the annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The award includes a certificate of merit and $2,000 stipend. (Not renewable)

These awards were made possible through an endowment established by the late Mrs. Henry G. Halladay to honor the memory of her husband. Five supplemental awards are presented annually to African-American men enrolled in the first year of medical school who have overcome significant obstacles to obtain a medical education. AWARD Five, $760 supplemental awards are presented annually. (Not renewable)

The McLean award, NMF's oldest and most prestigious honor, was established in 1968 in memory of the noted, Chicago bone physiologist who established the organization. One award is presented annually to a senior student in recognition of outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community service. AWARD One award is presented annually; the designated McLean Scholar is honored during the annual meeting of the Association of American Medical Colleges. The award includes a certificate of merit and $3,000 stipend. (Not renewable)

This special merit award program was established by the Metropolitan Life Foundation in 1987. These need-based scholarships are awarded annually to second through fourth-year underrepresented medical students in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and leadership. AWARD: Seventeen Metropolitan Life Foundation Scholar will receive a one-time award of $4,000 each.

The National Medical Association is sponsoring three special award programs that recognize and reward African-American/black medical students for special achievements, academic excellence, leadership and potential for significant contributions to medicine.