Chinese American Physicians Society
CAPS is offering scholarships of $3000 to $5000 each annually to students in United States medical schools. The CAPS Scholarships are open to medical students regardless of their hometown, sex, race or color. The applicants must be current medical students and are judged according to their academic achievements, financial needs, community service records and essays. Special credit is also given to those who are willing to serve the Chinese communities after their graduation.
Approximate application cycle: Opens in December
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Hispanic Scholarship Fund
The HSF Scholarship is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a university degree. Emphasis placed on STEM majors.
Approximate application cycle: Opens in January, closes in Feburary
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Japanese American Medical Association
The Japanese American Medical Association (JAMA), a professional organization of physicians based in Los Angeles, offers a scholarship for medical students in their first, second and third year. The JAMA Scholarship of $5000 is awarded annually based on the applicant’s academic achievement, financial need, and interest in serving the Japanese American community.
Approximate application cycle: Opens in the fall
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ASH Minority Medical Student Award Program
The ASH Minority Medical Student Award Program (MMSAP) provides underrepresented minority medical students with an opportunity to conduct a research project under the supervision of an ASH member, receive guidance from a career-development mentor, gain valuable knowledge of hematology, and ultimately, advance their careers.
Approximate application cycle: due in November
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