Scholarships

University Scholarships

  Need based - Parental information must be on FAFSA in order to be considered for any University scholarship (Amounts Vary)
  No separate institutional application is required

Health Professions Scholarships – Army, Navy and Air Force

  Scholarship covers complete tuition, books and stipend of $970 per month
  Two, three and four year programs available
  Should apply at the same time as medical school
  One year payback in armed forces for each year in program
  Call 1-800-USA-ARMY; 1-800-USA-NAVY or 1-800-282-1390 (Air Force) to speak to an armed forces representative for more details regarding the health profession scholarships 

National Health Service Corps

  Scholarship covers complete tuition, fees, reasonable educational expenses, and a living stipend
  One year of service for each year in program (two year minimum)
  Primary Care Specialties are: Family Med, Gen Internal Med, Gen Pediatrics, and OB/GYN
  Deadline for application is in March of the year you matriculate
  Approximately 400 awards per year
  Contact www.bphc.hrsa.gov/nhsc/ or 1-800-221-9393 for information or to request an application

Scholarships Available From Other Sources

Never Pay For a Scholarship
List of some areas to check for outside scholarships. 

  Scholarship Directory (check your Undergraduate Library)
  Check on the Internet (Example www.fastweb.com other sites available)
  Sororities - Fraternities - Honor Societies
  Your Place of Worship
  Hospitals - Nursing Homes – Ambulance Associations
  Research Centers
  Cancer, Heart, Lung and Arthritis Associations
  AMA (Local chapter - talk to family physician for more info)
  Service Clubs (Lions, Rotary, Women's Club, etc.)
  Parent's place of employment
  Undergraduate school
  Charitable Foundations
  Hispanic Scholarship Fund (www.hsf.net)
  Native American Scholarship Fund (e-mail NScholarsh@aol.com)

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