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
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Student, their spouse, or their parent must be a union member. |
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All American Indian/Alaska Native students who are enrolled in their tribe, or have a parent who is an enrolled member are eligible. |
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Must be a U.S. citizen and be member of a tribe or descendent of enrolled member. |
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Open to students of Armenian descent |
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Both Merit-based and Need-based, the Cobell Scholarship is available to any student who is; an enrolled member of a US Federally-Recognized Tribe. |
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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. |
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Posts multiple opportunities for students of Italian heritage. |
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From federally recognized tribe and have proof of tribal enrollment. Based on financial need. |
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Civilian federal and postal employees, their spouses and dependents. See web site for more info. |
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Multiple scholarships posted, see site for additional eligibility information. |
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Health Career Scholarship: International Order of the King's Daughters and Sons |
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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. |
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Open to all students who recognize the importance of healthy eating habits. |
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US citizen or legal permanent resident of Hispanic heritage. |
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Open to national JACL members. |
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Multiple scholarships open to students who are Korean or Korean American. |
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Open to students of Polish descent. |
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Under 40, US citizen/permanent resident. Requires interview in New York City. |
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Female, 25+, lives in US or Canada but is a national from developing country, has record of service to women/children in her country, plans to return to native country. |
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Applicants are not required to be Hispanic; an affinity for the health of Hispanic communities and an interest in participating in NHHF Scholars Alumni activities is required. Must be enrolled in a medicine, dentistry, public health, pharmacy, nursing, or physician assistant program. |
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Multiple opportunities for Italian American students are posted. |
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Navajo Nation Graduate Trust, Scholarships & Financial Assistance |
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Applicants must be associated with the Navajo nation. |
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For women. See descriptions of awards and funds for requirements. |
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New American, not 31 years old yet, and in first or second year. |
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Membership in Phi Kappa Phi, exceptional grades, a first year. |
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Any state, full time student. Must be “out” as a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ community. |
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See website for details. |
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Educational loan program to assist citizens from Latin America and the Caribbean |
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Varous scholarship opportunities available to students of Swiss descent. |
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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. |
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Demonstrate leadership in community services and school activities. |
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service |
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Applicant must be an American Indian or Alaska Native. |
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US citizens or permanent resident, living with epilepsy or family member living with epilepsy. |
Scholarships Based on Residency Status
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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. |
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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 $1000 to $2000 |
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Must be Jewish & permanent and legal resident of Los Angeles County – for a minimum of three years. |
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Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship |
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Open to Jewish students from the Chicago metropolitan area. |
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Student member of NEHMDS of Hellenic descent. |
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Student must have attended school in Santa Barbara County. |
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Resident of Georgia and in financial need. |
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Wellsford & Mildred Clark Medical Memoria |
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Resident of Connecticut. Award up to $50,000 (over 4 years). Contact the Financial Aid Office for details on how to apply |