April Deadline

CHIYOKO & THOMAS SHIMAZAKI SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: JACL members and their children. Graduate students in the medical field. Award: $1,000-$5,000 Deadline: April 1st For membership information or application, send SASE to address below stating your level of study. Inquire: Japanese American Citizens League Chiyoko & Thomas Shimazaki Scholarship Masao Satow Building 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 Website:www.jacl.org

ILLINOIS HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Enrolled in a hospital-related health care curriculum, be an Illinois resident, at least one academic year remaining, 3.5 GPA or better, and demonstrate financial need. Award: $500 Deadline: April 15th Inquire: Scholarship The Illinois Hospital Association Center for Health Affairs 1151 East Warenville Rd. PO Box 3015 Naperville, IL 60566

FAMILY PRACTICE RESEARCH PRESENTATION*

Eligibility: Medical students or FP residents for oral presentations at the AAFP Assembly in the following categories: 1) original research; 2) case study or literature review. Award: $1000 (1st place), $250 (runners-up) Deadline: April 1st Inquire: American Academy of Family Physicians Website: www.aafp.org

COUNTRY DOCTOR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM*

Eligibility: Georgia residents qualify for funding to obtain medical degrees such as IM, OB-GYN, Peds, FP, and General Surgery. Must practice in Georgia board-approved town with a population of 15,000 or less. Award: $12,000 annually Deadline: April 1st Inquire: State Medical Education Board Scholarships 270 Washington Street SW 7th Floor, Room 7093 Atlanta, GA 30334…

AMERICAN MEDICAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION*

Eligibility: Women enrolled in US medical schools, US citizen or permanent resident, and are student members of AMWA. Award: $2,500 – $5,000 per year. Interest of 5% starts the December 15th after graduation. Deadline: April 30th Inquire: Marie Glanz Special Programs Coordinator American Medical Women’s Association 801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 400 Alexandria, VA 22314…

THE SAMUEL LEMBERG SCHOLARSHIP LOAN FUND

Eligibility: Jewish men & women who have difficulty pursuing the benefits of higher education and are engaged in the pursuit of academic work or professional courses leading to a recognized degree. Award: Varies Deadline: April 1st Inquire: Myron E. Schoen, Secretary The Lemberg Scholarship Loan Fund, Inc. 60 E. 42nd Street, Suite 1814 New York,…

EVALEE C. SCHWARZ CHARITABLE TRUST FOR EDUCATION

Eligibility: All undergraduates and graduates may apply. It provides an interest free loan for students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance and significant financial need. Award: Varies from $5,000 to $15,000 # of Awards: Varies Deadline: April 15th Website: http://www.evaleeschwarztrust.org/

BILL RASKOB FOUNDATION LOAN

Eligibility: Beyond first year of undergraduate study. US citizen and demonstrate financial need. Medical students not eligible. Award: $1,000-$3,000 (No Interest) Deadline: April 1st (Application request) May 1st (Submit) Inquire: Bill Raskob Foundation, Inc Kennett Pike & Montchanin Road PO Box 507 Crownsville, MD 21032-0507 (302) 655-4440

AGBU EDUCATION LOAN PROGRAM in the US*

Eligibility: Armenian heritage. Medicine candidates must be enrolled in highly competitive schools. A GPA of 3.5 or better during their undergraduate study. Award: $2,500 – $7,500 loan @ 3% Deadline: April 1st Inquire: The Armenian General Benevolent Union Education Dept. 55 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1112 Telephone: (212) 319-6383 Fax: (212) 319-6507/8 Email:…

NAT’L RURAL INSTITUTE ON ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE SCAIFE FAMILY FOUNDATION MEDICAL SCHOLARS*

Eligibility: 15 medical students interested in obtaining specialized training in alcohol and drug abuse treatment at the National Rural Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse conference. Preference given to applicants interested in practicing medicine in rural communities. Award: Varies Deadline: April 4th Inquire: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54702-4004 c/o Prof. Richard D.…

LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND/MEDICAL SCIENTIST SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Students enrolled in an MD/Ph.D. program can apply for scholarships based on merit. Deadline: April 15th Inquire: Carl A. Applequist (CLU),Executive Director Life & Health Insurance Medical Research Fund 1850 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006-2284  

US DEPT. OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES BIOMEDICAL NIH/NIGMS

PREDOCTORAL MINORITY FELLOWSHIP Eligibility: The National Institute of General Medical Sciences is requesting applications for predoctoral fellowships to increase the number of Ph.D. and MD/Ph.D. minority biomedical researchers. The fellowship includes a stipend plus a $2,000 institutional allowance. Must be US citizen or permanent resident. Award: $8,800 Deadline: April 27th Inquire: Dr. Irene Eckstrand Westwood…

ADRIAN M. SAMPLE TRUST

Eligibility: Resident of Okeechobee or St. Lucie County, FL, unmarried and an active member of the Protestant Church. Award: $200 – $4,500 Deadline: April 15th Inquire: Adrian M. Sample Trust No.2 5311 Burningtree Drive Orlando, FL 32811 (407) 423-0314

ROOKE SCHOLARSHIP*

Eligibility: Pursuing medical degree, US citizen and academic excellence. Award: Up to $5,000 Deadline: April 15th Inquire: (enclose self addressed stamped postcard) Contact your local DAR Chapter or : National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution NSDAR Office of the Committees 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC 20006-5303 Website: http://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships/nursing-medical-scholarships   * Medical students…

INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE KING’S DAUGHTERS AND SONS HEALTH CAREERS SCHOLARSHIP*

Eligibility: At least second year of medical school. Based on resume, personal statement, letters of recommendation, transcripts, and need. US citizen. Award: $500 – $1,000 (Renewable) # of Awards: 30 – 50 Deadline: April 1st Inquire: (Send a SASE) Health Careers Director Mrs. Fred Cannon Box 1310 Brookhaven, MS 39602-1310 Or International Order of the…