Outside Scholarships
There are a number of private agencies and organizations which provide scholarship and low-interest loan assistance to medical students. The eligibility criteria and deadlines vary according to the guidelines established by the organization; these funds can be merit-based and/or need-based.
Students may request to have an outside award used to replace or reduce loans. If a student receives an award from an outside source after a financial aid award has already been determined, he or she must notify the Office of Financial Aid in writing of the additional scholarship.
Following are some examples of the many opportunities available.
Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship
- Criteria: The Joseph Collins Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships for medical students who intend to specialize in neurology, psychiatry, or general practice, and who demonstrate an interest in cultural pursuits (art, music, theater, writing, etc.) outside of medicine. Candidates must also demonstrate financial need and give evidence of good moral character. Residence within 200 miles of the medical school is preferred.
- Application Process: The applicant is selected by the Pritzker School of Medicine.
- Funds: Award amounts are generally up to $10,000 per year and are renewable with the recommendation of the Pritzker School of Medicine and the approval of the Joseph Collins Foundation.
National Medical Fellowships (NMF)
- Criteria: NMF awards need-based scholarships to first and second year students. Applicants must be a member of a minority group currently designated as underrepresented in the medical profession and must be U. S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Application Process: Scholarship applications are available in March. The deadline for previous scholarship applicants is April 30, and for new applicants, August 31. For more information or an application, contact:
National Medical Fellowships
254 W. 31st Street, 7th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 714-1007.
Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation, Inc.
- Criteria: The ARCS Foundation, Inc., awards scholarships based on a recommendation by the Pritzker School of Medicine to exceptional students. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need, and have research experience.
- Application Process: The Pritzker School of Medicine recommends students for the award. The awards are renewable with approval of the ARCS Foundation Inc.
- Funding: Award amounts are up to $8,000 per year.
Rock Sleyster Memorial Scholarship
- Criteria: Each medical school in the U.S. and Canada submits nominees of qualified candidates in accordance with the size of the third year class. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and about to enter the senior year. Scholarship, financial need, and demonstrated interest in psychiatry are considered by the student's school in submitting nominees.
- Application: Applications must be submitted no later than May 1. Students interested in being considered should notify the Office of Financial Aid.
- Funding: The amount of the award is $2,500.
