January Deadline

JERRY L. PETTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP*

Eligibility: 3rd or 4th year medical students with demonstrated interest in communication of science. Only 1 nominee from each school. Award: $2,500 # of Awards: 1 Deadline: January 31st Inquire: AMA Foundation c/o Kathleen MacArthur 515 N. State Street Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-4218 Fax: (312) 464-5678 Website: http://www.ama-assn.org

PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP

Eligibility: Women of color who will be in their 3rd or final year at an accredited US medical school. US citizen or permanent resident. Award: $5,000 – $12,000 Deadline: January 10th

MERCK/ AFAR RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Medical or Pharm D. students who completed 1 yr of study, US citizen or permanent resident, and have a faculty mentor. 8-12 week full-time project anytime in 2009 on any subject, in any setting in the field of geriatric pharmacology. Award: $4,000 # of Awards: Up to 9 Deadline: January 22nd Inquire: American Federation…

M. A. CARTLAND SHACKFORD MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP*

Award: minimum of $9,000 Deadline: January 3rd Applications on website or send SASE. Inquire: Secretary to the Committee on Graduate Fellowships Att.: WCGF Application Center for Work & Service 106 Central St. Wellesley, MA 02181-8200 E-mail: cws-fellowships@firstclass.wellesley.edu Website: http://new.wellesley.edu/cws/fellowships/wellesley

WALTER BYERS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: GPA of 3.5 or better, competed in intercollegiate athletics as a member of a varsity team at a NCAA member institution, and have applied for admission into graduate, law, or medical school. Award: $12,500 # of Awards: 2 Deadline: January 1st Inquire: Walter Byers Postgraduate Scholarship Com. The National Collegiate Athletic Association P.O. Box…

P. E. O. EDUCATIONAL LOAN FUND

Eligibility: Women with financial need and US citizen. Write to address below for details. P.E.O. stands for Philanthropic Educational Organizantion that was founded in 1869. Inquire: (Send SASE for details) P.E.O. Sisterhood Executive Office 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 53012-2899

MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER*

Eligibility: Must begin research project on June 14th or 21st for 8 weeks. Letter from the Office of the Dean at your medical school indicating that you are a first or second year medical student in good standing. Complete on-line application. Award: $5,000 (no housing provided) # of Awards: 25 Deadline: Janauary Send Dean’s letter…

ABSTRACT TRAVEL GRANT

Eligibility: US citizen, medical or graduate student who has performed original research related to gastroenterology or hepatology. Award: $500 & up to $1,000 for travel to annual meeting # of Awards: 33 Deadline: January Inquire: American Digestive Health Foundation 7910 Woodmont Ave., 7th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814-3015 Website: www.gastro.org

CIVITAN INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION CIVITAN SHROPSHIRE SCHOLARSHIP

Eligibility: Pursuing a degree medicine or health sciences. US citizen or permanent resident, financial need, and member or dependent child of member of Civitan International. Junior Civitans may apply too. Award: $1,000 # of Awards: 40 Deadline: January 31st Inquire: (Enclose SASE w/ 2 stamps) Civitan Shropshire Scholarship PO Box 130744 Birmingham, AL 35213-0744 (205)…

THE THOMAS BROWN McCLELLAND TRUST*

Eligibility: Medical students who are graduates of Miami-Dade County High School. Must meet with a selection committee for an interview in Miami during March or April. Award: $1,500 to $10,000 Deadline: Saturday, January 25, 2013 Awards announced in July Inquire: Noman Kassoff TBM Scholarship Chair 247 SW 8th St. Suite 402 Miami, FL 33130 (305)…

KOSCIUSZKO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Eligibility: Polish background, evidence of identification with Polish community. Minimum BS Degree. Various scholarships and grants awarded. Award: Varies Deadline: January 15th Inquire: The Kosciuszko Foundation 15 East 65th St. New York, N.Y. 10021-6595 Website: http://www.thekf.org/scholarships/about/