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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Academic Background/Career Plans
National Health Service Corps Provider: 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	Pursuing eligible primary care health professions training leading to a degree in medicine. The award covers tuition and eligible fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses and an annual other reasonable costs payment. Awaredees will provide a one-year service commitment for each year of scholarship support received with a two year minimum.
The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program Provider: 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/	Entering fourth year of medical school in the fall of 2024. Commitment to family medicine, leadership qualities, academic performance, clinical excellence, application of knowledge to clinical care and communication skills and service. Must submit a brief annual report for evaluation. No service commitment
Rock Sleyster Memorial Provider: American Medical Association Application Deadline: May 1, 2024 Award Amount: $2,500 Contact: 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 Email: financialaid@siumed.edu	Must be a senior medical student. Must demonstrate an interest in psychiatry. Must demonstrate financial need.
Lions Club Scholarship Provider: Springfield Noon Lions Club Application Deadline: March 1^st 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/	Must be pursuing an education in a health care field (highest consideration will be given to sight and hearing oriented programs). Must provide 2 letters of recommendation discussing character and potential for success in achieving educational and career goals.
Area of Residence
Chinese American Physicians Scholarship Provider: Chinese American Physicians Society Application Deadline: April 1^st 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 Website: https://www.caps-ca.org/scholarship.html	Must be a M1-M5 medical students in the United States.
IMH Auxiliary Allied Health Field Scholarship Provider: Iroquois County Memorial Hospital Application Deadline: April 30^th of each calendar year Award Amount: varies Contact: 200 East Fairman Avenue Watseka, IL 60970 Email:schroeder630@sbcglobal.net Website: https://iroquoismemorial.com/Scholarships	Must reside within the IMH service area and provide documentation that you have been accepted Allied Health Program. Consideration will be given to students who are enrolled in an Allied Health Program and in good standing with their university.
Electives
The Norma A. Wylie Palliative Care Program Provider: Norma A. Wylie Application Deadline: September 15^th of each calendar year Award Amount: varies Email: financialaid@siumed.edu Website: https://www.siumed.edu/sites/default/files/form-file/palliative_care.pdf	Must be a senior medical student Must be interested in end-of-life care and/or pain control Must show written evidence of interest in community affairs in addition to academics Must be willing to speak about the experience to students, community groups, etc. upon return.
The Norma A. Wylie Third World Study Provider: Norma A. Wylie Application Deadline: September 15^th of each calendar year Award Amount: varies Email: financialaid@siumed.edu Website: https://www.siumed.edu/sites/default/files/form-file/third_world.pdf	Must be a senior medical student Must be doing an elective in a third world country Must be willing to speak about the experience to students, community groups, etc. upon return. Must be willing to submit a one-page summary of your experience
Gender Focused
Medical Education Scholarship Provider: 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/	Must be a woman currently enrolled in medical school Must embody the goals of AMWA
American Fellowships Provider: 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/	Must be a woman in any field of study at an accredited institution of higher education Must not apply for any other AAUW fellowship or grant Must be involved in traditional classroom-based courses of study
Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship Provider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 Email: DrFABeneventiScholarship@NSDAR.org Website: https://dar.academicworks.com/opportunities/509	Must be attending an approved and credited medical school Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial Provider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 Email: MacGregorScholarship@NSDAR.org Website: https://dar.academicworks.com/opportunities/512	Must be a student in high scholastic standing and character Must be accepted into or pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor
Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship Provider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 Email: LAHannaMedicalScholarship@NSDAR.org Website: https://dar.academicworks.com/opportunities/493	Must be a deserving female student who is a US citizen attending medical school Must have a minimum GPA of 3.25
Alice W. Rooke Scholarship Provider: Daughters of the American Revolution Application Deadline: Award Amount: $5,000 Email: AliceWRookeScholarship@NSDAR.org Website: https://dar.academicworks.com/opportunities/497	Must be a student who is pursuing an approved course of study to become a medical doctor
P.E.O. Scholar Awards Provider: 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	Must be a woman within 2 years of graduation date and has at least one full year to complete Must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university Must hold a bachelor’s degree
Wilhelm-Frankowski Scholarship Provider: American Medical Women’s Association Application Deadline: April 30^th each calendar year Award Amount: $4,000 Contact: 211 N. Union Street, Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 23314 Phone: 703-838-0500	Must be a National AMWA student member attending an accredited US medical school 1^st, 2^ndor 3^rd year students are eligible to apply
Military
HPSP Provider: 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	Must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited medical school Must be a US citizen Must qualify for commissioning as an Air Force officer Must serve a minimum of three-year commitment as an active duty officer
HPSP Provider: 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…	Must be a US citizen in active duty status in the Army Must qualify as a commissioning officer Must have completed a bachelor’s degree Must be accepted or enrolled in an accredited medical school Must be a full-time student
Illinois National Guard Grant Provider: 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/	Must be a current Illinois National Guard Soldier and have served at least 1 year
Illinois Veterans Grant Provider: 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/	Must be Illinois National Guard, Army Reserve and Active Duty Soldiers no longer serving
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/	Must be an “underrepresented minority” which is considered African American. Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Pacific Islander and mainland Puerto Rican.
American Fellowships Provider: 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/	Must be a woman in any field of study at an accredited institution of higher education Must not apply for any other AAUW fellowship or grant Must be involved in traditional classroom-based courses of study
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Scholarship Provider: Native Forward Application Deadline: TBD Award Amount: varies Contact: Email: Scholarships@NativeForward.org Website: https://www.nativeforward.org/scholarships/shakopee-mdewakanton-sioux-community-scholarship-2023-2024/	Must be an enrolled member or descendant of a federally or state-recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Group Must be enrolled at an accredited university pursuing a graduate degree in any study
Native Forward Student Relief Funding Provider: 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	Must be an enrolled member or descendant of a federally or state-recognized American Indian Tribe or Alaska Native Group Must be enrolled at an accredited university pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree in any study Must provide documentation
Native Forward Student Access Funding Provider: 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	Must be an enrolled member or descendant of a federally or state-recognized American Indian Tribe Provide proof of Tribal enrollment
Miscellaneous
National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Provider: 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	Must be legally blind in both eyes Must be pursuing a full time, post-secondary course of study Must participate in person the entire NFB National Convention
Scholarships with a Service Obligation
Medical Student Grant Program Provider: 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 Website: https://memhosp.org/medical-school-grant/	Must be enrolled and in good standing at an allopathic or osteopathic medical school Must enter into a contract with Memorial Hospital Must establish an office-based practice within 30 days of completing residency
McFarland Charitable Foundation (Doctors) Provider: Havana Bank Application Deadline: TBD Award Amount: TBD Contact: Phone: 309-543-3361 Website: https://www.havanabank.com/Services/Trust/	Must agree to return to Havana area to serve in the profession two years for each year funding in received
National Health Service Corps Provider: 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	Pursuing eligible primary care health professions training leading to a degree in medicine. The award covers tuition and eligible fees, a monthly stipend for living expenses and an annual other reasonable costs payment. Awaredees will provide a one-year service commitment for each year of scholarship support received with a two year minimum.
SIH/SIU Medical Student Scholarship Provider: 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	Open to 1st through 4th year SIU School of Medicine students Scholarship covers 4 years of tuition and fees Reimbursement for past years available if the recipient is not a 1st year student Scholarship award requires a 5-year commitment to SIH post-training Must pursue an eligible area of commitment
Year of Medical School
American Fellowships Provider: 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/	Must be a woman in any field of study at an accredited institution of higher education Must not apply for any other AAUW fellowship or grant Must be involved in traditional classroom-based courses of study
The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program Provider: 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/	Entering fourth year of medical school in the fall of 2024. Commitment to family medicine, leadership qualities, academic performance, clinical excellence, application of knowledge to clinical care and communication skills and service. Must submit a brief annual report for evaluation. No service commitment
Scholarship Services
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Repayment and Loan Forgiveness Programs
AAMC's Repayment and Loan Forgiveness/Scholarship (RALFS)	Information is available that provides detailed profiles of many of the programs available to allopathic medicine and other health professions students

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Scholarships

Academic Background/Career Plans

National Health Service Corps

The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program

Rock Sleyster Memorial

Lions Club Scholarship

Area of Residence

Chinese American Physicians Scholarship

IMH Auxiliary Allied Health Field Scholarship

Electives

The Norma A. Wylie Palliative Care Program

The Norma A. Wylie Third World Study

Medical Education Scholarship

American Fellowships

Lillian and Arthur Dunn Scholarship

Irene and Daisy MacGregor Memorial

Leslie Andree Hanna Medical Scholarship

Alice W. Rooke Scholarship

P.E.O. Scholar Awards

Wilhelm-Frankowski Scholarship

HPSP

HPSP

Illinois National Guard Grant

Illinois Veterans Grant

Underrepresented Students in Medicine

American Fellowships

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Scholarship

Native Forward Student Relief Funding

Native Forward Student Access Funding

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship

Medical Student Grant Program

McFarland Charitable Foundation (Doctors)

National Health Service Corps

SIH/SIU Medical Student Scholarship

American Fellowships

The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program