The American Medical Association Foundation provides financial assistance to students through scholarships and grants. One scholarship is called the Minority Scholars Award. The AMA awards twelve of these scholarships annually to first- and second-year medical students. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $10,000. Eligible medical students must be residents of the United States and must be African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, or or Hispanic/Latino. To apply, contact your medical school.
This scholarship is $10,000, and is especially for students nearing their last year of medical school. The Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence and financial need. Another Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is awarded to students interested in a career in medical journalism. Students in Oklahoma have additional opportunities under this scholarship. Medical students who live in Oklahoma and attend medical school in Oklahoma must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to qualify for this scholarship. To be considered for any of these scholarships, contact your medical school.
This grant was launched in 2000 in an effort to encourage medical students, residents and fellows to enter the research field. This grant of $2,500 assists in funding basic science, applied science or clinical research projects. The grant is to be used for new projects, not current projects. The applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident of the US. Grant applicants must submit their own original project ideas. Grant recipients do not have to be members of the AMA.
Applying for federal financial aid is free. The application is called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing this application is the first step in the financial-aid process. Apply in January or as soon as you file your taxes. This application is completed online and includes both student and parent information. Speak with your school's financial-aid office to see if the school offers any of their own tuition-assistance programs. When you receive your award letter from FAFSA, respond quickly to accept or reject the award. To remain eligible for federal financial aid, you must reapply each year and you must keep your grades up.