Studying medicine can be rigorous and expensive. While studying you may feel stressed and overwhelmed about educational expenses and fees.
However, the costly fees of your education shouldn't discourage you. There are plenty of ways to potentially cover your education and unlike student loans, we'll be focusing on scholarships.
Five Grants & Scholarships For Women In Medicine
The women in medicine awards fall into different categories. Some demonstrate a need for financial assistance for a specific background or demographic while others are merit-based. There's something for everyone!
Merit-based Awards
1. National Health Service Corps
The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP) awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. Award includes FULL cost of attendance.
2. American Association of University Women
Career development grants provide funding to women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or re-enter the workforce in education, health and medical sciences, or social sciences.
Max Award Amount: $12,000
3. PEO International
The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education, established in 1973, is a need based grant program providing one-time financial assistance to women whose education has been interrupted.
Max Award Amount: $3,000
4. LiveYourDream.org
The Live Your Dream Awards provide monetary assistance to women who provide the primary source of financial support for their families.
Max Awards Amount: $16,000
5. Nurse Next Door
Looking to purchase a home? Nurse Next Door can help! All healthcare professionals including but not limited to, nurses, doctors, medical staff, support staff and all other healthcare employees are eligible for the Nurse Next Door Program.
Max Award Amount: $6,000
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