Medical Scholarships for African Americans

American Dental Hygienists Association

• This organization provides a variety of scholarships, including the Colgate “Bright Smiles, Bright Futures” Scholarship. This need-based scholarship is for minorities or groups that are not usually represented in the dental hygiene industry, including those who are African American, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, and male. The ADHA determines the financial need of these scholarship applicants. Winners will receive $1,250 to help fund their education, along with receiving a certificate of recognition.

  American Dental Hygienists Associations Institute for Oral Health

  444 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 3400

  Chicago, IL 60611

  (800)735-4916

  adha.net

American Physical Therapy Association

• This scholarship is only for students who are studying physical therapy. The amount of the award is determined every year and is for students who possess professional achievements in physical therapy. Eligibility requirements include being a United States citizen or legal resident and being one of the following racial groups: African American, Asian, Native American, American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Hispanic or Latino. Students must be in their final year of enrollment in a physical therapist program, and must show evidence of contributions to minority services and high academic achievement.

  American Physical Therapy Association

  1111 North Fairfax Street

  Alexandria, VA 22314-1488

  800-999-2782

  apta.org

National Medical Fellowships

• This organization provides a variety of scholarships for minority medical students, including those who are African American. There are three types of scholarships: need-based scholarships, merit scholarships, and experience-based fellowship programs. Need-based scholarships are for first-year and second-year students who demonstrate a high financial need. Merit-based scholarships recognize minority medical students for high academic achievement, leadership qualities, community service, and contributions made to medicine. This scholarship is only for third- and fourth-year students. The experienced-based fellowship program provides students the opportunity to work in under-represented communities. Eligibility requirements vary by scholarship.

  National Medical Fellowships

  347 Fifth Ave. Ste., 510

  New York, NY 10016

  212-483-8880

  nmfonline.org