There are many scholarships available for women who are interested in a career in health care.
The health care sector is a rapidly growing field and many more women are beginning to enter health care professions other than nursing. If you're a woman who's interested in a career in health care, it's important to consider the full scope of scholarship options available to help fund your education.
American Medical Women's Association Scholarships
The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) sponsors several fellowship, scholarship and awards for outstanding women medical students. If you're a student member of the AMWA and are currently enrolled in medical school, you may apply for one of the $1,000 Medical Education Scholarships available. These awards are granted to students who demonstrate financial need and embody the spirit and philosophy of the AMWA. If you're a student member who is enrolled in an accredited pre-med program or medical school, you may also apply for the Anne C. Carter Global Health Fellowship. Student fellows receive education funding in exchange for a service commitment to AMWA's global health program and attendance at the organization's annual conference.
American Medical Women's Association
100 North 20th St., 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-320-3716
amwa-doc.org
Selected Professions Fellowship
The American Association of University Women's Selected Professions Fellowship provides education funding ranging from $5,000 to $18,000 to women who are pursuing degrees in selected fields, including medicine. To be eligible for the award, you must be a minority woman enrolled full-time in an accredited MD or DO program and demonstrate a commitment to servicing the needs of women in health care. Awards are granted on the basis of career goals, academic merit, leadership skills and financial need.
AAUW
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243
800-326-AAUW
aauw.org
New York Life Foundation Scholarship for Women in Health Professions
The Business and Professional Women's Foundation sponsors the New York Life Foundation Scholarship for Women in Health Professions. To apply, you must be a woman aged 25 or older who is enrolled in an accredited health care degree program. Award amounts range from $500 to $1,000 and are granted to those students who demonstrate clear professional goals as well as a critical financial need.
Business and Professional Women's Foundation
New York Life Foundation Scholarship
1900 M St., NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
202 293-1100
bpwusa.org
Lynn Adamson Memorial Scholarship
The Women Health Care Executives of Northern California (WHCE) sponsor the Lynn Adamson Memorial Scholarship, which is open to female graduate students who are pursuing a degree in a health care-related field. You must be enrolled at an accredited college or university in the San Francisco Bay Area to be considered, and priority is given to students who demonstrate an interest in public health or health care administration. Selected students are granted a one-time award of $4,000 and a one-year complimentary membership in the WHCE.
Kimberly A. Read
Administrator--WHCE
6114 La Salle Ave., Suite 600
Oakland, CA 94611
510-991-6748
whce.net
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