External Scholarships & Grants

This a list of list of outside scholarships and grants collected by the Financial Aid Office that students seeking additional funding are welcome to apply for. Click on the link for your program to see outside scholarships that apply to only that program.

Program-Specific Opportunities

College of Medicine
College of Nursing (Graduate)
School of Health Related Professions (Graduate)
School of Public Health
School of Graduate Studies
Health Science Related Scholarships (specialties listed here vary)

General External Scholarships

AFL/CIO Union Plus Scholarship		Student, their spouse, or their parent must be a union member.
Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fellowship		The amount of each fellowship will cover tuition costs plus an additional $18,000 annual stipend. The Fellowship accepts applications from graduate students in any recognized field of study.
Federal Employee Education & Assistance Fund		Civilian federal and postal employees, their spouses and dependents. See web site for more info.
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award		Multiple scholarships posted, see site for additional eligibility information.
Health Career Scholarship: International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons		Open to medical and dental students who have completed their first year of study, or occupational therapy/physical therapy/speech therapy/medical technology/pharmacy students who have completed a minimum of two years of study. Please email health-careers-director@iokds.org for more information.
Healthy Eating Scholarship		Open to all students who recognize the importance of healthy eating habits.
Leopold Schepp Foundation		Under 40, US citizen/permanent resident. Requires interview in New York City.
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Graduate Fellowship Program		Membership in Phi Kappa Phi, exceptional grades, a first year.
Rehabs.org Fall 2023 Scholarship		See website for details.
Tillman Military Scholars		Veteran and active duty service members from all branches of the military. Current spouses of veteran or active duty service members, including surviving spouses are eligible.
Tylenol Scholarship Fund		Demonstrate leadership in community services and school activities.

Scholarships Based on Residency Status

Name of Scholarship		Description
Dr. Arthur J. and Helen Horvat Foundation Scholarship		Applicants must have resided within the boundary limits of Duryea, Avoca, Dupont, Pittston City, Pittston Township, Jenkins Township, Yatesville, Hughestown, Suscon, Old Forge, Taylor, Moosic and Ransom Township for at least one year prior to graduating high school and/or completing an application for the Horvat Foundation Scholarship.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program		Must have attended at least 8 years of public and/or parochial school in Connecticut, graduated from a public and/or parochial high school in Connecticut and should be in their 1–3 year of medical school. Award from $1,000 to $2,000
Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara		Student must have attended school in Santa Barbara County.
Ty Cobb Scholarship Program		Resident of Georgia and in financial need.
Wellsford & Mildred Clark Medical Memoria		Resident of Connecticut. Award up to $50,000 (over 4 years). Contact the Financial Aid Office for details on how to apply.