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Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation
1122 Kenilworth, Suite 407
Baltimore, MD 21204-2189
410-821-7066 or Fax: 410-821-7065
Email: info@abmrf.org
Amount: $40,000/yr. (max)
Deadline: February 1^st;September 1^st

Fields: Biomedical & psychosocial Research on Alcohol Effects.  Open to staff or faculty only of public or private non-profit organizations in the US or Canada for research into the affects of alcoholic beverages.  Graduate/medical students and post-doctoral fellows are not eligible; No funding for thesis/dissertation research.  40 annually.  Contact Research Foundation for an application.
 

 

American College of Medical Practice Executives
104 Inverness Terrace East
Englewood, CO 80112-5306
303-643-9573 Ext. 206
Amount: $500-$2,000
Deadline: June 1^st

Fields: Healthcare, administration/medical practice management.  Open to undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a degree relevant to medical practice management at an accredited university or college.  Send #10 SASE to receive application.

 

American Dental Hygienists Association for Oral Health
444 N. Michigan Ave., Ste 3400
Chicago, IL 60611
800-735-4916 or 312-440-8900 or Fax: 312-440-8929
Internet: www.adha.org
Amount: $ 1,000
Deadline: June 1^st

Fields: Dental Hygiene.  Awarded to applicant who has achieved a 4.0 GPA in Dental Hygiene.  Students must be pursuing a bachelors degree at a four year accredited instruction in the US.  Must demonstrate financial need and have completed a minimum one year in dental hygiene curriculum prior to receiving an award.  1 award annually.  Not renewable.  Contact Linda Caradine at ADHA for an application.

 

 

American Foundation for Aging Research
NC State Univ., Biochemistry Dept.
Box 7622
Raleigh, NC 27695-7622
919-515-5679
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: None

Fields: Aging.  Applicants in degree programs must be undergraduate or graduate or pre-doctoral students at colleges/university in the US.  Individuals most often chosen utilize modern and innovative approaches and technologies.  Letter of references from research advisor and two instructors are required, as well as official transcripts.  Number of awards varies.  $3.00 processing fee for pre-application; no fee for submission of full application.  All interested students researchers should write directly to AFAR Headquarters to receive application forms.Specify year in school and proposed research.
 

 

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 530
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-657-2768 or Fax; 301-657-2909
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1^st

Fields: Clinical Laboratory science or medical technology.  Scholarships for students in the above fields enrolled in an approved undergraduate program.  Must be in at last year of study.  US residency required.  Contact address above for complete information.  Enclose self-addressed, stamped envelope.  Applications available after November 1^st.

 

American Speech Language Hearing Foundation
10801 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-897-5700, ext. 4203 or Fax: 301-571-0457
Internet: www.asha.org
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 6^th

Fields: Speech Language Pathology; Audiology.  Open to racial/ethnic college seniors who are US citizens accepted for graduate study in speech language pathology or audiology.  Contact Gina Smolka for an application after February 1^st.

 

Association for Women in Science Educational Foundation
1200 New York Ave. NW, suite 650
Washington DC 20005
2023268940 or 800-886-awis
Email: awis@awis.org
Internet: www.awis.org
Amount $ 1,000
Deadline: January 16^th

Fields: Various sciences and social sciences

Scholarship for female doctoral students who have interrupted their education three years or more to raise a family.  Summary page, description of research project, resume references, resume, transcripts, biographical sketch, and proof of eligibility from department head required. US citizens may attend any graduate institution; non-citizens must be enrolled in US intuitions.  See website or write to above address for more information or an application.

 

Canadian Nurses Foundation
50 Driveway
Ottawa Ontario K2P 1E2 Canada
613-237-2133
Amount: $1,500-$2,000
Deadline: April 15^th

Fields: Nursing
For members or the Canadian Nurses Foundation who have been accepted into a university program and agree to work in Canada for one year of each year funded.  Must be Canadian citizen.  45-55 awards annually.  Contact CNF for membership information or an application.

 

College Fund/UNCF
Internet: www.uncf.org


 

 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
6931 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-951-4422 or 800-fight-cf
Internet: www.cff.org
Amount: $55,000/yr.  Max
Deadline: Varies

Fields: Cystic Fibrosis Research.  Several doctoral/postdoctoral grants for research and training related to cystic fibrosis are available.  Senior level undergraduates planning to pursue graduate training may also apply.  Summer programs available.  Contact CFF for an application and or see website for listing of programs offered.

 

Department of the Army
Attn: RC-HS
1307 Third Ave.
Fort Knox, KY 40121
505-626-0367 or Fax: 505-262-0923
Amount: tuition + monthly spend
Deadline: none

Fields: Medicine, osteopathy, nurse, anesthetist, veterinary medicine, optometry, psychology, dentistry.  Open to health professionals and students participating in a reserve service of the US Armed Forces, training in the specialties listed above.  Varying lengths of service are required to pay back the spending money.  Must be US citizen.  Award is based on a competitive process, including GPA.  Financial need not a factor.  400 awards annually.  Contact Major Beecher at above address for an application.

 

Federal Scholarship & Aid Gateways

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A list of over 130 federal government programs (grants and loans) to benefit students

 

Ford Foundation/ National Research Council
2101 Constutition Ave.
Washington DC 20418
202-334-2872 or Fax: 202-334-3419
Email: infofell@nas.edu
Internet: www.nationalacademics.org/osep.fo
Amount: $ 16,000 stipend + tuition at US institution
Deadline: November 9^th

Fields: Biochemistry, Biophysics, Epidemiology, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Virology.  Five-year award is open to college seniors and first year graduate students pursuing a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree.  US citizens/nationals may choose any institution in the US.  Based on ability, academic records, proposed study/research, previous experience, reference reports and GRE scores.  80 awards annually.  See website or contact NRC for an application.

 

Hispanic Dental Association And Procter & Gamble Oral Care
188 W. Randolph St, Ste.1811
Chicago, IL 60606
800-852-7921 or 312-577-4013 or Fax: 312-577-0052
Email: hdassoc@aol.com
Internet: www.hdassoc.org
Amount: $500-$1,000
Deadline: June 15^th

Fields: Dentistry, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, and Dental Technician.  Open to Hispanic students for undergraduate study in above programs.  Based on scholastic achievement, community service, leadership skills and commitment to improving health in the Hispanic community.  Contact HAD for an application.

 

International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons
c/o Mrs. Fred Cannon
Box 1310
Brookhaven, MS 39602
Written Inquiry
Amount: $ 1,000
Deadline: April 1^st

Fields: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Medical Technologies, and Pharmacy.  Open to students accepted to/ enrolled in an accredited US or Canadian four year or graduate school.  R.N. candidates must have completed first year of the program; M.D. or D.D.S. candidates must be in at least the second year of medical or dental school.  All others must be in third year of a four-year program.  Pre-med students not eligible.  Must be US or Canadian citizen.  Send self addressed, stamped envelope, along with a letter stating the field of study and present level, to the director at the above address for an application

 

McDonald’s/United Negro College Fund
312-443-8708
Amount: full Tuition
Deadline: none

Fields: Medicine and health care .  Scholarships for college sophomores attending any of the United Negro Fund schools and pursuing a career in medicine or related healthcare areas.  Must maintain 3.0 GPA and demonstrate participation in community and school activities and financial need.  10 two-year scholarships provide full tuition; 50 scholarships are for $1,000 each.  Contact school counselor, UNCF office. Or call Burrell Communications at the above phone Number.

 

National Association of American Business Clubs
P.O. Box 5127 High Point, NC 27262
910-869-2166 Fax: 910-887-8451
Email: ambucs@ambucs.com
Internet: www.ambucs.com

Fields: Physical Therapy, Music Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Rehabilitation, Recreation Therapy and related areas.

Open to undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students who have good scholastic standing and plan to enter the fields above.  GPA of 3.0 or better and US citizenship required.  Must demonstrate financial need.  Renewable.  Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope, applications are mailed in December, incomplete applications will not be considered.

 

National Environmental Health Association
South Tower
Denver, CO 80246-1925
303-756-9090
Email: veronica.white@juno.com
Internet: www.neha.org
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1^st

Fields: Environmental Health Sciences, Public Health.  Undergraduate scholarships to be used for tuition and fees during junior or senior year at Environmental Health Accreditation Council accredited school or NEHA School.  Graduate scholarships are for students or career professionals who are enrolled in a graduate program of studies in environmental health sciences and/or public health.  Transcripts, letters of recommendation, and financial need considered.  Renewable.  Scholarships are paid directly to College/or University for the fall semester of the award.  Contact Veronica White, NEHA Liasion, for an application

 

 

National Foundation for Long Term Healthcare
1201 L St. NW
Washington DC 20005-4015
202-842-4444 or 202-898-9352 or Fax: 202-842-3860
Email: bbride@ahca.org
Internet: www.ahca.org
Amount: $500
Deadline: May 30^th

Fields: Nursing.  Open to LPN or RN students who seek to continue or further their education and are interested in long term care.  Must work in an AHCA member nursing facility.  20 awards annually.  Send a self-addressed stamped legal size envelope in late winter for an application.

 

National Health Service Corps
2070 Chain Bridge Road, Suite 450
Vienna, VA 22182-2536
800-221-9393
Internet: www.bphc.hrsa.dhhs.gov/nhsc
Amount: Full tuition /books/fees/supplies and monthly stipend
Deadline: March

Fields: Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine, General Pediatrics. Obstetrics/Gynecology, Family Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physician Assistants, Certified Nurse Midwifes.  Must be US citizen attending or enrolled in fully accredited US allopathic/osteopathic medical school, nursing program, or physician assistant program.  For each year of support received, you must serve one year in federally designated health professional shortage area of greatest need.  Minimum two years service commitment begins upon completion of your residency and our training.  300 awards annually.  Renewable up to 4 years.  Contact NHSC for an application.

 

National Institutes of Health
Rockledge 2 Bldg., Ste. 6095
6701 Rockledge Dr. MSC 7910
Bethesda MD 20892-7910
301-435-0714
Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov
Internet: www.nih.gov/grants/oer.htm
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15^th

Fields: Biomedical & Behavioral Sciences.  Open to minorities who are underrepresented in biomedical research professions.  May be undergraduate students pursuing life sciences.  Students pursuing doctoral degrees in above fields or faculty members in above fields.  See website or contact NIH for an application.

 

National Scholarships at All Levels

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