Scholarships & Awards
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is vigorously committed to Excellence in Education. To protect and ensure that commitment many scholarships and awards are made available.
The President's Scholarship (Acct-5301)
Scholarships for students meeting defined criteria of any of the 5 schools or affiliated programs.Donate
Gerald L. Wolf, M.D. Scholarship (Acct-2574)
Annual award of a scholarship to a Resident in honor of Dr. Gerald L. Wolf.Donate
Joseph P. Giffin, M.D. Scholarship (Acct-2594)
Annual awarding of a scholarship to a Resident in honor of Dr. Joseph Giffin. Donate
Ketan & Nirmala Shevde Scholarships and Awards (Acct-3224)
1) Shevde Family Scholarship for Medical Students in Anesthesia Research and 2) award for Anesthesiology Residents.Donate
John Craig Award (Acct-4604)
Annual award for Medical Students for exhibiting excellence in Microbiology and Immunology course.Donate
Michael Regester Scholarships (Acct-5134)
Award to a selected high school student involved in exploring the Health Sciences.
Morse Fellowship Fund (Acct-6014)
Stephen I. Morse Annual Award for outstanding graduate research.Donate
Deborah Shalita-Marmour Award (Acct-6164)
Scholarships for Medical Students.Donate
Deborah Shalita-Marmour Fund (Acct-6174)
Scholarships and fellowships for Medical Students furthering Downstate’s commitment to a diverse student population.Donate
Joseph N. Aaron Scholarship (Acct-2584)
Annual scholarship for a student in Dermatology based on clinical and academic performance as well as financial need.Donate
Chairman's Fund (Acct-10504)
Supports Medical School Tuition scholarships for qualified students. Donate
Herbert I. Silverberg, M.D. Memorial Scholarship Award (Acct-4854)
Annual award of to a Resident showing interest and proficiency in Internal Medicine.Donate
Allergy & Immunology
Drs. Alan and Adele Josephson Memorial Fund (Acct-10724)
Scholarship to a Medical Student for excellence in research in Allergy & Immunology.Donate
Infectious Disease
The William McCormack, M.D. Scholarship Fund (Acct-3054)
One to three annual awards rewarding successful scholarly projects by Medical Students interested in the study of Infectious Diseases. Criteria include: outstanding work and important clinical and scientific topics.Donate
Pulmonary and Critical Care
The James Mahoney, M.D. Scholarship Fund (Acct-4704)
Scholarship to support talented and deserving medical students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in medicine.Donate
Rheumatology
Douglas J. Mund, M.D. Scholarship Award Fund (Acct-4834)
Annual award to a Resident showing interest and proficiency in Rheumatology.Donate
The Mahendra Somasundaram, M.D. Memorial Fund (Acct-3075)
The purpose of The Mahendra Somasundaram, M.D. Memorial Fund shall include: 1) the sponsorship of one scholarship award annually for one resident and one fellow of $1,000 each, 2) the payment of costs of travel, lodging and registration of residents, fellows, and medical students for professional educational events and 3) Grand Rounds speakers honoraria presenting on pertinent topics in Neurology for the residents, fellows, medical students, and faculty; 4) Visiting Professorship honoraria for Grand Rounds and their meetings with residents and fellows on patient presentations and discussions; 5) the cost associated with the Department Newsletter which updates alumni and former faculty on the Department of Neurology; and 6) funds for events and supplies supporting the advancement of residents, fellows and medical student education. Donate
The Albert J. Kahane Scholarship and Education Fund (Acct-2525)
Scholarship for second year medical students in good standing who are interested in residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Donate
Alvin M. Siegler, M.D., Scholarship Fund in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Acct-4694)
Annual award recognizing a Senior Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology who has demonstrated excellent skills with patients and operative technique as well as an interest in scholarship and research.Donate
The Harriet E. Russell Scholarship Fund (Acct-4764)
Annual scholarship award to a Resident in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology who has attained a level of excellence in both educational scholarship and patient care.Donate
Robert C. Knapp, M.D. Scholarship Fund in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Acct-2564)
Annual scholarship to a second-year Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology who has shown interest in a career in Gynecologic Oncology. If no Resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology has shown interest in Gynecologic Oncology, then a Resident in Radiation Oncology is eligible for the award for that year.Donate
The Erich K. Lang Family Fund for Urological Research and Education (Acct-2785)
To provide financial support for SUNY Downstate COM medical students and Urology residents in academic endeavors. Specific purposes include: 1) Presentation at local, national and international meetings by residents and students, 2) Creation of a Urology Research Scholar (URS) program funded annually with $20,000 for a medical student who wishes to do clinical and translational research, and 3) Purchase educational materials deemed necessary to promote surgical educational including but not limited to practice instruments and surgical training devices.Donate
Cecile and Seymour Alpert, M.D. Scholarship Fund (Acct-6914)
Scholarship to support needy and deserving Medical Students.Donate
Dominick J. DiMaio, M.D. Research Fund (Acct-2144)
To provide an annual research grant, in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per year, to medical student then enrolled in the school who wishes to engage in research in Pathology while attending the School.Donate
Dr. Alfred Stracher Memorial Fund (Acct-5174)
Awards to research Fellows to Graduate and Medical Students.Donate
Dr. Richard D. Levere, M.A.C.P. Scholarship (Acct-2094)
Scholarship for Medical Students in good standing in Hematology and Oncology.Donate
Eugene B. Feigelson, M.D. Scholarship (Acct-4714)
A merit-based scholarship for Medical Students with financial need.Donate
Fred H. Sirkin Memorial Award (Acct-5014)
Annual award for excellence for a 3rd or 4th year female Medical Student.Donate
Herbert S.B. Baraf, M.D. Scholarship (Acct-2435)
To support an annual scholarship of $12,500 for one medical student who demonstrates financial need at the onset of their first year and to be continued throughout the student's full four years of attendance providing the student remains in good academic standing.Donate
Ketan & Nirmala Shevde Scholarships and Awards (Acct-3224)
A scholarship for Medical Students based on merit and financial need. Donate
H. Stuart Smith Scholarship (Acct-6294)
Award to be distributed at the discretion of the Dean.Donate
Matthew A. Comay, M.D. Scholarship (Acct-2595)
Annual scholarship awarded to Medical Students who demonstrate both academic promise and financial need.Donate
Robert F. Furchgott Society (Acct-2534)
Scholarships, awards and stipends supporting junior investigators and graduate investigators.
The Glenn L Schattman, M.D. Family Scholarship Fund (Acct-2436)
The purpose of the Fund is to provide an amount, not to exceed $10,000 per year, to support the cost of tuition of one (1) medical student enrolled in the school with documented financial need per the College's Admissions committee, at the onset of the student's first year and to be continued throughout that student's full four (4) years of attendance, provided that the student remains in good academic standing. Anew student will be selected each subsequent four (4) years for the Fund's award.Donate
The Harriet E. Russell Scholarship Fund (Acct-4764)
Annual scholarship award to a student who has demonstrated an interest in becoming a Medical Student. Donate
The Ketan Shevde M.D. Family Award for Excellence in Medicine (Acct-3225)
The Purpose of the fund is to annually award one MS eligible student an award in an amount not to exceed $10,000 per year, and continueously renewable for their four year enrollment in the College of Medicine and based on their initial and annully asessed academic excellence/academic merit and financial need.Donate
Trude Perlman Award (Acct-6074)
The Trude Perlman Memorial Award is for deserving Medical Students’ spouses.Donate
Zahra Said Scholarship (Acct-4785)
The Zahra Said Scholarship supports deserving female students in medicine and nursing whose opportunities may be limited by cultural, religious, socioeconomic or other circumstance.Donate
Diversity Education & Research
Diversity Education and Research (Acct-3504)
Scholarships to attract and retain students from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in medicine and biomedical research.Donate
Madu Rao Scholarship (Acct-2554)
Annual scholarship for outstanding 4th year minority Medical Student. Selection Criteria include: Academic Performance, Dean's Letter, Extracurricular Activities, Research Experience, and Work Ethic/Personal Qualities.Donate
College of Nursing Giving Tree: Growing the Future of Nursing (Acct-2704)
Scholarships and awards in the College of Nursing (CON) include (award specific criteria in italics):
- Academic Excellence Award (full-time enrollment, completion of at least 2 semesters in the CON, both academic excellence and financial need);
- Professional Development Award (healthcare leadership excellence, support awarded for specific projects such as training and workshops);
- Student/Faculty Research Award (research must be approved and working with CON faculty, usage of funds can include equipment, supplies, posters);
- Community Activities/Service Award (support awarded for specific projects/activities such as cultural immersion, health fair planning/implementation for medically underserved clients);
- Growing the Future of Nursing Award is awarded for curricular innovations, special lecturers and other opportunities/projects supporting the Mission/Vision of the CON (support awarded for specific projects/activities).Donate
In addition to award specific criteria, all awards require enrollment in good standing in the College of Nursing.
Giancarlo Iosue Scholarship Fund for Excellence in NICU Nursing Education (2545)
The purpose of this fund is to award $10,000 annually to the tuition needs of two nurse students at $5,000 each, enrolled in the School who demonstrate financial need at the onset of their first year, second semester of attendance provided that the students remain in good academic standing.Donate
Zahra Said Scholarship (Acct-4785)
The Zahra Said Scholarship supports deserving female students in medicine and nursing whose opportunities may be limited by cultural, religious, socioeconomic or other circumstance.Donate
Alumni School of Graduate Studies Student Fellowship Fund (Acct-3664)
Provides support for 1) student fellowships, 2) scholarships for students from underrepresented backgrounds, 3) externships.Donate
School of Health Professions Giving Tree (Acct-3375)
School of Health Professions Giving Tree (Acct-3375) Scholarships and awards in the School of Health Professions (SOHP) include (award specific criteria in italics):
- Academic Excellence Award (full-time enrollment, completion of at least 2 semesters in the SOHP, both academic excellence and financial need);
- Professional Development Award (support awarded for specific projects such as training and workshops);
- Student Emergency Fund (Limited to students experiencing adverse events [fire, natural disaster, etc.] that interfere with studies. Funds may support specific, documentable needs [e.g. replacement of destroyed text books, computer, etc.].)
- Student/Faculty Research Award (research must be approved and working with SOHP faculty, usage of funds can include equipment, supplies, posters);
- Community Activities/Service Award (support awarded for specific projects/activities such as cultural immersion, health fair planning/implementation for medically underserved clients).
- Each SOHP Program (Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Medical Informatics, Midwifery, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant) may have specific scholarships and awards that may be supported by the Giving Tree.Donate
In addition to award specific criteria, all awards require enrollment in good standing in one of the six SOHP Programs.
Midwifery Program
Dorothea M. Lang Scholarship Fund (Acct-5206)
Scholarship for students who would pursue an advanced degree in Midwifery including a Doctorate in Midwifery (when approved).
Gigi Robin Joyful Midwife Award (Acct-5205)
An annual award to a graduating midwife.Donate
Joan Ditchik Memorial Award (Acct-4594)
Annual award to graduating Midwifery Student.Donate
Lily Hsia Midwifery Student Scholarship (Acct-2524)
To support Midwifery Student scholarship.Donate
Alicia & Madu Rao Family Fund Scholarship (Acct-4784)
Merit based scholarship with clinical learning focus on pediatric asthma and obesity.Donate
Global Health in Developing Countries Elective Fellowship (Acct-3234)
Fellowships for participants in the Global Health in Development Countries Elective.Donate
MPH Biostatistics Scholarship (Acct-6304)
Scholarships in Biostatistics for students in Public Health Program.Donate
Samuel Kavaler, M.D. (LICH ’22) and Florence Kavaler M.D. MPH (COM '59) Award (Acct-3904)
For recognition of educational achievement by student(s) in the School of Public Health.Donate
School of Public Health Educational Fund (Acct-3584)
Supports scholarships and awards for Students in the School of Public Health.Donate
School of Public Health Lenard & Christine Szarek Fellowship (Acct-3254)
Fellowships for Students enrolled in the School of Public Health’s MPH or DrPh programs.Donate
Gladys Brancati Student Center Award (Acct-3954)
All graduating students who worked at the Student Center are eligible. A graduating student must have demonstrated commitment and dedication to the mission of the Student Center and have made a significant contribution throughout their employment.Donate
Sesquicentennial Scholarship (Acct-4754)
The Sesquicentennial Scholarship will be awarded annually to one or more Medical Students who have demonstrated substantial financial need.Donate
Student Book Scholarship (Acct-4734)
Scholarship to be given to students for books.Donate