Scholarships
The scholarship programs included here are for students and applicants at SIU School of Medicine. This information is not intended to be a comprehensive list but to supplement other financial aid information available from our office.
Numerous scholarships are available, but you must be willing to make the effort to search for them. Students interested in seeking a private grant or scholarship should check as many sources as possible, including high school guidance offices, local clubs and civic organizations, businesses, employers, church groups, alumni organizations, public libraries and financial institutions. If you have been a hospital volunteer, contact the hospital auxiliary to inquire if any scholarships are available for volunteers.
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National Health Service CorpsProvider: Health Resource & Services Administration Application Deadline: April 25, 2024 Award Amount: Varies Contact: 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857 Phone: 1-800-221-9393 Website: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/how-to-apply
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The Pisacano Scholars Leadership ProgramProvider: Pisacano Leadership Foundation Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $5,000 Contact: 1648 McGrathiana Pkwy, Ste 550 Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859-287-0948 Email: jireland@theabfm.org Website: https://pisacano.org/ |
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Rock Sleyster MemorialProvider: American Medical Association Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $2,500 Contact: 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 Email: financialaid@siumed.edu |
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Lions Club ScholarshipProvider: Springfield Noon Lions Club Application Deadline: March 1st of each calendar year Award Amount: two $1,000 scholarships Contact: PO Box 5441 Springfield, IL 62705-5441 Website: https://www.springfieldnoonlions.com/lions-club-scholarship-application/ |
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Chinese American Physicians ScholarshipProvider: Chinese American Physicians Society Application Deadline: April 1st of each calendar year Award Amount: $2,000 - $5,000 Contact: 1514 South 10 ½ Street Springfield, IL 62703 Phone: 217-528-8153 Email: CAPS.scholarships@gmail.com |
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IMH Auxiliary Allied Health Field ScholarshipProvider: Iroquois County Memorial Hospital Application Deadline: April 30th of each calendar year Award Amount: varies Contact: 200 East Fairman Avenue Watseka, IL 60970 |
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Electives | |
The Norma A. Wylie Palliative Care ProgramProvider: Norma A. Wylie Application Deadline: September 15th of each calendar year Award Amount: varies Email: financialaid@siumed.edu Website: https://www.siumed.edu/sites/default/files/form-file/palliative_care.pdf |
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The Norma A. Wylie Third World Study Provider: Norma A. Wylie Application Deadline: September 15th of each calendar year Award Amount: varies Email: financialaid@siumed.edu Website: https://www.siumed.edu/sites/default/files/form-file/third_world.pdf |
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Gender Focused | |
Medical Education ScholarshipProvider: American Medical Women’s Association Application Deadline: TBD Award Amount: $500 Email: awards@amwa-student.org Website: https://www.amwa-doc.org/students/awards/medical-education-scholarship/ |
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American FellowshipsProvider: American Association of University Women Application Deadline: November 15 of each calendar year Award Amount: $8,000-$50,000 Email: aauw@applyists.com Website: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/american/ |
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Lillian and Arthur Dunn ScholarshipProvider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 |
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Irene and Daisy MacGregor MemorialProvider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 |
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Leslie Andree Hanna Medical ScholarshipProvider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 |
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Alice W. Rooke ScholarshipProvider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 |
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P.E.O. Scholar AwardsProvider: P.E.O. Application Deadline: November 20 each calendar year Award Amount: $25,000 Contact: 3700 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50312 Phone: 515-255-3153 Website: www.peointernational.org |
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Wilhelm-Frankowski ScholarshipProvider: American Medical Women’s Association Application Deadline: April 30th each calendar year Award Amount: $4,000 Contact: 211 N. Union Street, Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 23314 Phone: 703-838-0500
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HPSPProvider: Air Force Medical Service Application Deadline: awarded on a rolling basis Award Amount: Most tuition and fees and $2,728 monthly stipend for 10 ½ months Contact: 550 C Street West Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX 78150 Phone: 1-800-588-5260 Email: AFPC.DP2NP.PhysicianEducation@us.af.mil Website: https://www.airforce.com/careers/specialty-careers/healthcare/overview |
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HPSPProvider: US Army Application Deadline: awarded on a rolling basis Award Amount: Most tuition and fees and $2,608 monthly stipend Contact: Your Army recruiter Website: https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/specialty-careers/health-care/a… |
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Illinois National Guard GrantProvider: Illinois National Guard Application Deadline: October 1 of each calendar year Award Amount: 100% of tuition Contact: Phone: 217-7661-3406 Email: ng.il.ilarng.list.g1-education@army.mil Website: https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Servicemember-Resources/Education-Services/ |
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Illinois Veterans GrantProvider: Illinois National Guard Application Deadline: October 1 of each calendar year Award Amount: 100% of tuition Contact: Phone: 217-7661-3406 Email: ng.il.ilarng.list.g1-education@army.mil Website: https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Servicemember-Resources/Education-Services/ |
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Minorities Underrepresented in Medicine | |
Underrepresented Students in Medicine Provider: American Medical Women’s Association Application Deadline: August 31 of each calendar year Award Amount: $2,000 Email: awards@amwa-student.org Website: https://www.amwa-doc.org/underrepresented-students-in-medicine-scholarship/ |
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American FellowshipsProvider: American Association of University Women Application Deadline: November 15 of each calendar year Award Amount: $8,000-$50,000 Email: aauw@applyists.com Website: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/american/ |
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Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community ScholarshipProvider: Native Forward Application Deadline: TBD Award Amount: varies Contact: |
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Native Forward Student Relief FundingProvider: Native Forward Application Deadline: December 8, 2023 Award Amount: varies Contact: Email: Scholarships@NativeForward.org Website: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/92217-Native-Forward-Scholars-Fund |
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Native Forward Student Access FundingProvider: Native Forward Application Deadline: March 1, 2024 Award Amount: varies Contact: Email: Scholarships@NativeForward.org Website: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/92227-Native-Forward-Scholars-Fund |
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Miscellaneous | |
National Federation of the Blind ScholarshipProvider: National Federation of the blind Application Deadline: TBD Award Amount: $1,000 Contact: 200 East Wells Street Baltimore, MD 21230 Email: scholarships@nfb.org Website: https://nfb.org/programs-services/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-program |
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Scholarships with a Service Obligation | |
Medical Student Grant ProgramProvider: Memorial Hospital Application Deadline: TBD Award Amount: $1,000/ month for 12 months Contact: 1500 Memorial Drive Belleville, IL 62226 Email: Janell.closson@bjc.org |
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McFarland Charitable Foundation (Doctors)Provider: Havana Bank Application Deadline: TBD Award Amount: TBD Contact: Phone: 309-543-3361 |
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National Health Service CorpsProvider: Health Resource & Services Administration Application Deadline: April 25, 2024 Award Amount: Varies Contact: 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20857 Phone: 1-800-221-9393 Website: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/scholarships/how-to-apply
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SIH/SIU Medical Student ScholarshipProvider: Southern Illinois Health Application Deadline: October 1, 2024 Award Amount: Tuition and fees for four years Contact: Marci Moore-Connelley Phone: 309-543-3361 Website: https://www.sih.net/careers/student-opportunities/student/opportunities/medical-student-scholarship |
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American FellowshipsProvider: American Association of University Women Application Deadline: November 15 of each calendar year Award Amount: $8,000-$50,000 Email: aauw@applyists.com Website: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/american/ |
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The Pisacano Scholars Leadership ProgramProvider: Pisacano Leadership Foundation Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $5,000 Contact: 1648 McGrathiana Pkwy, Ste 550 Lexington, KY 40511 Phone: 859-287-0948 Email: jireland@theabfm.org Website: https://pisacano.org/ |
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