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The scholarships listed below are in chronological order by deadline date
Scholarship: NOMF Scholarship
Sponsor: Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation
Applications: Stratford Campus – Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria: Second, third, or fourth year medical students enrolled in an AOA approved medical school. Consideration is given to residents of the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington).
Deadline: February 1
Scholarship: Groff Scholarship
Sponsor: Frank & Louise Groff Foundation
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: Incoming students who graduated from a Monmouth County High School who demonstrates financial need and is achieving academically.
Deadline: March 1
Scholarship: Middlesex County Scholarship
Sponsor: Middlesex County Medical Society Foundation, Inc.
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM, SN
Selective Criteria: Resident of Middlesex County for five years, Need Based
Website: www.mcmsnj.org
Deadline: March 1
Scholarship: Pisacano Scholarships for Family Practice
Sponsor: Pisacano Leadership Foundation
Applications: Visit www.fpleaders.org
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS
Selective Criteria: Students who have made a commitment to the field of
Family Practice who will enter their fourth year of medical school.
Deadline: March 1
Scholarship: Betty Ford Center Summer Institute for Medical Students
Sponsor: Betty Ford Center
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJ, SOM
Selective Criteria: Unknown
Deadline: March 15
Scholarship: USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
Sponsor: USA Funds
Applications: Visit www.usafunds.org
Schools Eligible: All Schools
Selective Criteria: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen and have an annual adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less as documented on a federal income-tax return on which the applicant is listed as a federal tax exemption.
Deadline: March 15
Scholarship: William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
Sponsor: Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, The Aspen Institute
Applications: Contact the Aspen Institute at (202) 736 – 5800
Schools Eligible:
Selective Criteria: This academic and need-based scholarship is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated continuing graduate or undergraduate student from an underrepresented community. The student must be able to intern for 10 to 12 weeks full-time during the summer at the Washington , D.C. Office of the Aspen Institute.
Deadline: March 15
Scholarship: Polish University Club Scholarship
Sponsor: Polish University Club of New Jersey
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: All Schools both Graduate and Undergraduate
Selective Criteria: New Jersey resident of Polish descent that has completed his or her sophomore year of college with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Student must be full-time. Good character and high scholastic ability.
Deadline: March 22
Scholarship: NHSC 2004 Scholarship
Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM, NJDS
Selective Criteria: Scholarship is provided to primary health care students who are committed to improving the health of the Nation’s underserved.
Deadline: March 26
Scholarship: ARNA Scholarship
Sponsor: American Radiological Nurses Association
Applications: Contact ARNA at (630) 571 – 9072
Schools Eligible: School of Nursing
Selective Criteria: Applicants must be an R.N. working in Radiology. Award is for applicant to see advanced degree in Nursing or health care.
Deadline: March 31
Scholarship: Sherry R. Arnstein NEW STUDENT Minority Student Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM)
Applications: Visit http://www.aacom.org/financialaid/arnstein/arnsteinnewCover.pdf
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria:Applicants must be an underrepresented minority who has been accepted and is planning to matriculate at one of the 20 AACOM member colleges of osteopathic medicine or one of the three branch campuses. Minorities include: African American, Native American, and Hispanic
Deadline: March 31
Scholarship: Charles River District Medical Society Scholarship Program
Sponsor: Charles River District Medical Society
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: RWJMS
Selective Criteria: Must be a legal resident of one of the following towns in Massachusetts – Needham, Newton, Waltham, Wellesley or Weston.
Deadline: April 1
Scholarship: Abe & Esther Hagiwara Student Aid Award
Sponsor: Japanese American Citizens League, National Headquarters
Applications: Call (415) 921 – 5225
Schools Eligible: All Schools
Selective Criteria: For JACL members and their children. Only applicants that exhibit severe financial need will be considered for this award.
Deadline: April 1
Scholarship: Chiyoko & Thomas Shimazaki Scholarship
Sponsor: Japanese American Citizens League, National Headquarters
Applications: Call (415) 921 – 5225
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: For JACL members and their children. This award is given to a student planning a career in the medical field.
Deadline: April 1
Scholarship: Nisaburo Aibara Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Japanese American Citizens League, National Headquarters
Applications: Call (415) 921 – 5225
Schools Eligible: All Graduate Schools
Selective Criteria: For JACL members and their children.
Deadline: April 1
Scholarship: District 8 – Scholarship
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria: Pennsylvania resident (prior to entering osteopathic college) of District 8 of the POMA who will be entering the third or fourth year of any college of osteopathic medicine.
Deadline: April 1
Scholarship: A. Archie Feinstein, D.O. Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association Foundation
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria: Pennsylvania resident (prior to college) who will be entering his/her third or fourth year of any accredited college of osteopathic medicine in the United States.
Deadline: April 1
Scholarship: Eva Leventhal Scholarship
Sponsor: Eva Leventhal Foundation
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: Jewish males with financial need.
Deadline: April 2
Scholarship: Windham County Medical Association Grants
Sponsor: Windham County Medical Association
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS
Selective Criteria: Students must reside in Windham County, Connecticut.
Deadline: April 15
Scholarship: The Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship
Sponsor: Sallie Mae
Applications: Visit www.salliemaefund.org
Schools Eligible: Undergraduate Students
Selective Criteria: This scholarship is open to high school seniors/graduates of African American descent who are U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Deadline: April 15
Scholarship: The Sallie Mae Fund First in Family Scholarship
Sponsor: Sallie Mae
Applications: Visit www.salliemaefund.org
Schools Eligible: Undergraduate Students
Selective Criteria: This scholarship is open to high school seniors/graduates of Hispanic descent who are going to be the first in their family to attend college. The applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Deadline: April 15
Scholarship: Berkshire AHEC (Interest-Free Loan)
Sponsor:Berkshire District Medical Society
Applications: Contact BDMS Scholarship Committee at (413) 447-2417
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: Available to students who reside in Berkshire County (western Massachusetts) who are attending medical or osteopathic schools in the United States and Canada.
Deadline: April 15
Scholarship: Dr. Nicholas Padis Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia
Applications: Visit www.hucphila.org
Schools Eligible: NJDS, NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: Fourth year student. Academic excellence. Greek descent. U.S. Citizen. Lawful permanent resident of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, or Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania; Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester or Salem Counties in New Jersey.
Deadline: April 20
Scholarship: Dr. Peter A. Theodos Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia
Applications: Visit www.hucphila.org
Schools Eligible: NJDS, NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: Fourth year student with financial need. Greek descent. U.S. Citizen. Lawful permanent resident of Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, or Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania; Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester or Salem Counties in New Jersey.
Deadline: April 20
Scholarship: University/College Scholarships for Students of Greek Descent
Sponsor: Hellenic University Club of Philadelphia
Applications: Visit www.hucphila.org
Schools Eligible: All Schools (Undergraduate and Graduate)
Selective Criteria: Student of Greek decent with outstanding academic qualifications and financial need.
Deadline: April 20
Scholarship: Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship
Sponsor: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Applications: Call (800) 498 – 6478 or visit www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
Schools Eligible: Graduate Schools
Selective Criteria: Candidate must be nominated by his or her undergraduate institution and be a current student at an accredited US college or university. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or better and plan to be in a graduate degree program.
Deadline: April 29
Scholarship: New Jersey Osteopathic Education Foundation Scholarship Program
Sponsor: New Jersey Osteopathic Foundations
Applications: Visit www.njosteo.com
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria: Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, osteopathic motivation, and professional promise. New Jersey residents accepted for their first year of osteopathic study are eligible. Recipients must agree to become a student member of the NJ Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association.
Deadline: April 30
Scholarship: Wellsford and Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: Waterbury Medical Association
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS
Selective Criteria: Must be entering fourth year of medical school and be a resident of Connecticut for five years.
Deadline: April 30
Scholarship: NMF Scholarships
Sponsor: National Medical Fellowships, Inc.
Applications: Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: The need-based scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the first and second years of medical school. Awards are open to African- Americans, mainland Puerto Ricans, Mexican-Americans, and Native Americans who are enrolled in accredited schools of allopathic or osteopathic medicine in the U.S.
Deadline: May 31 for renewal applicants. June 30 for new applicants.
Scholarship: The Sallie Mae Fund Unmet Need Scholarship
Sponsor: Sallie Mae
Applications: Visit www.salliemaefund.org
Schools Eligible: Undergraduate Students
Selective Criteria: This scholarship is open to high school seniors/graduates who have a family adjusted gross income of $30,000 or less for calendar year 2004. The applicant must demonstrate unmet financial need of at least $1,000 after the financial aid award package has been determined. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 or GED average test score between 42 and 52.
Deadline: May 31
Scholarship: Ida Foreman Fleisher Fund Scholarship
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Applications: Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJ, SOM
Selective Criteria: This scholarship is eligible to Jewish women in medical school
Deadline: May 31
Scholarship: Samuel & Sara Feinman Fund (Interest-Free Loan)
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Applications: Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJ, SOM
Selective Criteria: This interest-free loan is eligible to medical students who live in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Deadline: May 31
Scholarship: Albert Strickler Memorial Fund (Interest-Free Loan)
Sponsor: Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia
Applications: Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJ, SOM
Selective Criteria: This interest-free loan is eligible to medical students of the Jewish faith.
Deadline: May 31
Scholarship: Robert & Joseph Czarsty Endowment Fund
Sponsor: Connecticut Academy of Family Physicians (CAFP)
Applications: Call (800) 600 – 2237
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: The scholarship/loan requires that applicants must have an interest in family medicine and be currently enrolled in a medical school accredited by the AMA and/or the World Health Organization. Students from Connecticut , who have a desire to enter family medicine, demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, extracurricular interests and community service, will be strongly considered.
Deadline: June 1
Scholarship: ADHA Scholarship
Sponsor: American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) Institute for Oral Health
Applications: Contact the ADHA at (312) 440-8944
Schools Eligible:
Selective Criteria: Applicant must have minimum 3.0 GPA, submit career goals statement, be in enrolled in an accredited program in the U.S. and complete the FAFSA.
Deadline: June 1
Scholarship: Hispanic Dental Association Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: Hispanic Dental Association Foundation
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJDS, SHRP (Graduate and Undergraduate)
Selective Criteria: Open to all entry-level Hispanic U.S. students who have been accepted into an accredited dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting or dental technician program.
Deadline: Postmarked no later than July 1for dental students Postmarked no later than July 15 for dental hygiene, dental assisting and dental technician students.
Scholarship: SOMA Scholarships
Sponsor: Student Osteopathic Medical Association
Applications: Visit www.studentdoctor.net
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria: Scholarships available to SOMA members.
Deadline: July 1
Scholarship: Hispanic Scholarship
Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Applications: Visit www.hsf.net
Schools Eligible: All Schools
Selective Criteria: Scholarship offered to U.S. citizens or permanent residents, come from at least a half Hispanic background, have completed 15 units of college work, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and be a full-time student. Successful candidates are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, personal strengths, leadership, and financial need.
Deadline: October 1
Scholarship: CAPS Scholarship
Sponsor: Chinese-American Physicians’ Society
Applications: Visit www.netcom.com/~larryng/CAPS.html
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: Applicants are judged according to their academic chievements, financial needs, community service records and essays. Special credit is given to those who are willing to serve the Chinese communities after their graduation.
Deadline: First Friday in October
Scholarship: Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation Scholarships
Sponsor: Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria: Resident of Arizona prior to entering a college of osteopathic medicine.
Deadline: December 1
Scholarship: Krans-Henle Memorial Scholarship
Sponsor: New Jersey Medical Women’s Association
Applications: In the Student Financial Aid Office
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJMS, SOM
Selective Criteria: Female medical student.
Deadline: December 15
Scholarship: The Institute for Nursing Scholarships
Sponsor: The Foundation of the NJ State Nurses Association
Applications: SFAO & http://www.njsna.org/IFN/inscholarshipapplication2005.html
Schools Eligible: School of Nursing
Selective Criteria: The Foundation of the NJSNA is offering a number of scholarships in nursing. Selective criteria varies depending on the scholarship. Information is available in the application packet.
Deadline: December 19
Scholarship: The Arthur E. Dannin Osteopathic Educational Foundation, Inc.
Sponsor: The Auxiliary to the Indiana Association of Physicians & Surgeons
Applications: Call (800) 942 – 0501
Schools Eligible: SOM
Selective Criteria: The Foundation will award “forgivable” loans to Indiana students who are in the FIRST or SECOND years of study at one of the 23 osteopathic medical schools.
Deadline: December 31
Scholarship: Grant Program for Medical Studies
Sponsor: Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Applications: Call Frances Cook at (502) 569 – 5606
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJ, SOM
Selective Criteria: Available to medical students who are enrolled full-time. Students must be members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), be citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., demonstrate financial need, be recommended by an academic advisor at their institution, and be recommended by their church pastor.
Deadline:
Scholarship: Japanese Medical Society Scholarship
Sponsor: The Japanese Medical Society of America, Inc.
Applications: Call (212) 305 - 7934
Schools Eligible: NJMS, RWJ, SOM
Selective Criteria: Students of Japanese ancestry presently enrolled in or accepted as students in medical school.
Deadline:
Scholarship: The Polish American Club of North Jersey Scholarships
Sponsor: The Kosciuszko Foundation
Applications: Visit www.kosciuszkofoundation.org
Schools Eligible: All Schools
Selective Criteria: This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are active members in good standing for at least three years. Children or grandchildren of active members in good standing for at least three years are also available.
Deadline:
Scholarship: Margaret Yardley Fellowship
Sponsor: New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Applications: Call (732) 249 – 5474
Schools Eligible: All Graduate Schools
Selective Criteria: Fellowship is made available each year to a post-graduate woman student who is a resident of New Jersey. The committee considers the applicant’s scholastic achievement, career service potential, and financial need.
Deadline:
Scholarship: The Sallie Mae 911 Education Fund Scholarship
Sponsor: Sallie Mae
Applications: Visit www.salliemaefund.org
Schools Eligible: Undergraduate Students
Selective Criteria: This scholarship is open to children whose parents were killed or permanently disabled as a result of the terrorist attacks who are enrolled as full-time undergraduate students. Scholarship awards are available up to $2,500 per applicant per school year and may be renewed on an annual academic basis subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Deadline: Open
Scholarship: Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures Minority Scholarship
Sponsor: American Dental Hygienists Association
Applications: Contact ADHA at (312) 440 – 8944
Schools Eligible:
Selective Criteria: Applicant must be a member of a group currently underrepresented in dental hygiene programs, including African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Americans. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA, be enrolled in an accredited program in the U.S. and complete the FAFSA.
Deadline:
Scholarship: CHCIScholarship
Sponsor: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Applications: Contact finaid@raritanval.edu
Schools Eligible:
Selective Criteria: CHCI awards scholarships to Latino students from the fifty U.S. states and Puerto Rico , who have a history of performing public and/or community service activities and who plan to continue contributing in the future. Must demonstrate financial need and have good writing skills. Full-time enrollment in an accredited community college, four year university, or graduate/professional program.
Deadline:
Scholarship: HSF College Scholarship
Sponsor: The Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Applications: Contact scholar1@hsf.net
Schools Eligible:
Selective Criteria: Scholarship is open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students who are of Hispanic background. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have completed a minimum 12 semester credits of undergraduate work from an accredited college in the U.S. or Puerto Rico.
Deadline: Varies (Application period is only between August 1 st and October 15 th)
Scholarship: La Unidad Latina Foundation Scholarship
Sponsor: La Unidad Latina Foundation
Applications: Contact La Unidad Latina Foundation, 359 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn , NY 11215
Schools Eligible:
Selective Criteria: Available to Hispanic undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible you must have completed at least one semester of a four-year college or graduate program, have a minimum 2.7 GPA, and demonstrate academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and financial need.
Deadline: Varies
Scholarship: Minority Dental Student Scholarship
Sponsor: American Dental Association
Applications: Contact adaf@ada.org
Schools Eligible:
Selective Criteria: Applicants must be entering second year students at the time of applying and currently attending or enrolled at a dental school accredited by the commission of Dental Accreditation. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have an accumulative GPA of 3.0.
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