AMWA Membership Fee Waiver
We at national AMWA know that the cost of joining medical school organizations can add up, so we’d like to help. Supporting your membership in national AMWA is important to us.
Awards, Scholarships, and Fellowships
AMWA’s scholarship and loan program began in 1925 at the Annual Meeting in Atlantic City with two gifts, one of $1000, and one of $500. This became the start of the Scholarship Fund. Since then, AMWA has continued every year to support medical students who have been nominated by the association!
All AMWA Medical Student Members are invited to apply for the following awards and grants.
Contact our Awards Chair with any questions.
AMWA Residency Application Scholarship Fund
What it is: The AMWA Residency Application Scholarship Fund is meant for medical students who are graduates of or plan to graduate from an LCME accredited American allopathic or osteopathic medical school and who have financial need. This scholarship is meant to ease some of the financial burden that accompanies the application process to residency programs.
Linda Brodsky MD Essay Award
The Linda Brodsky MD Essay Award provides participants with a unique opportunity to express their thoughts and insights through an essay that aligns with the principles and values exemplified by Dr. Linda Brodsky. It honors the women who have mentored, inspired, and encouraged young students to become physicians.
Eliza Lo Chin Unsung Hero Award
For over a decade, Eliza Lo Chin, M.D. has been an active member and driving force within AMWA. She was the President during AMWA’s 95th Anniversary Year and currently serves as the Executive Director.
Heller Outstanding Branch Award
This award is given to recognize the AMWA Medical student branch that has made exceptional strides in their activities for the year, including recruitment efforts, service projects, and professional activities.
Anne C. Carter Student Leadership Award
AMWA honors the memory of Anne C. Carter, MD, with an annual award for outstanding medical student leadership. Both the individual award recipient and the nominating chapter receive funds (to be used at the chapter’s discretion).
Anne C. Carter Global Health Fellowship
The Anne C. Carter Global Health Fellowship awards four AMWA medical student members with a two year fellowship focused on global health. The Carter Fellowship is both dynamic and multidisciplinary.
Annual Meeting Travel Grants
AMWA recognizes the financial assistance our medical student members may need when planning to attend our meeting. We offer extremely discounted registration prices to our medical student members. In addition, we offer travel grants to make our conference more affordable for those who have a greater cost.
AMWA’s Service Recognition Award
AMWA welcomes students of any level to volunteer with AMWA. Interested individuals should contact [email protected].
Shobha S. Krishnan HPV and Cervical Cancer Champion Award
The Shobha S. Krishnan HPV and Cervical Cancer Award recognizes a candidate who has demonstrated exemplary interest and creativity in making a positive difference in HPV and cervical cancer prevention.
Medical Education Scholarships
We at national AMWA know that the cost of a medical education can be daunting, so we’d like to help. Supporting your medical education is important to us
Haffizulla Family Scholarship Application
The Haffizulla Family Scholarship Fund was founded by 2014 – 15 AMWA President Dr. Farzanna Haffizulla during her term of office. During her tenure on the executive board, Dr. Haffizulla founded AMWA’s Preventive Medicine Task Force in line with her fervent promotion of nationwide health, fitness and wellness.
Lecturio Scholarships
We at national AMWA know that the cost of USMLE/COMLEX test prep might be beyond a medical student’s budget, so we would like to help. National AMWA has partnered with Lecturio and we are excited to announce that AMWA will be awarding two (2) three-month Lecturio scholarships.
Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement
AMWA will award the Glasgow-Rubin Citation for Academic Achievement to women who graduate in the top ten percent of their medical school graduating classes.
Young Women in Science Awards
Created in 2008 and funded by Wyeth and Roberta Rubin, the Young Women in Science Award recognizes outstanding medical student achievement in basic science and research. These awards are given to the first through third place winners of the medical student poster presentation at the AMWA Annual Meeting. Research posters are evaluated on the basis of basic science.
Underrepresented Students in Medicine Scholarships
We want to be a part of minimizing health disparities and increasing diversity in medicine by supporting your medical education. AMWA will be awarding 2 (two) $1,000 scholarships to underrepresented students in medicine.
AMWA Branch and Regional Grants
We would like to promote your continued success at the local branch and regional levels by offering funding opportunities for local and regional events that will enhance women’s healthcare advocacy and your surrounding community. All premedical and medical student branch leaders and regional directors, respectively, are encouraged to apply.
Outside Scholarships
Looking for more scholarships? Check out these links below!
- Center for Online Education
- Undergraduate and graduate scholarships for women
- Best Colleges.com
- Scholarships, resources, and application tips for women
- EduBirdie
- Undergraduate and graduate scholarships and grant programs for women