1 | These scholarships may or may not have been vetted by JABSOM/OSA. | |||||||
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3 | Please perform due diligence when applying (do NOT pay for an application; be cautious if it asks for SSN, etc) | |||||||
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5 | This separate page lists previous scholarships that JABSOM students have received, including HAWAII COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awards. | |||||||
6 | (This is a good place to start your search, as you know that previous JABSOM students were eligible, so you may be too) | |||||||
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8 | Date Posted | Closing Date (if known) | Name | Sponsoring Agency (if any) | Amount | Criteria | Link | |
9 | 3/19/2025 | April 30, 2025 | LGBTQ+ Leadership Scholarship | Women in Medicine | $1,000 | National solicitation NOT affiliated with JABSOM - Winner must attend their Albuquerque, NM annual meeting Aug 21-24 "Applicant should... have actively contributed/demonstrated leadership for the LGBTQ+ community and/or racial and social justice." | https://www.womeninmedicine.org/academic-scholarships | |
10 | 4/2/2025 | May 11, 2025 | USMLE Fee Assistance Covers the Step 1 or 2 exam fee | NBME | $680 | National solicitation NOT affiliated with JABSOM US Citizens who have taken/registered to take the USMLE Step exam between Jan 1-May 11, 2025 - Generally this would apply to MS2 and MS3 students | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships/nbme-nmf-educational-assistance-award-fund/ | |
11 | 5/1/2025 | May 15, 2025 | JWSF Gerontology Scholarship | Japanese Women's Society Foundation | $5,000 | National solicitation NOT affiliated with JABSOM Preference for Hawaii residents- focused on gerontology - Must have TWO letters of recommendation | https://jwsf.org/scholarships-and-grants/gerontology-scholarship | |
12 | 3/31/2025 | May 31, 2025 | Kawaiha'o Church Scholarships | Kawaiha'o Church | varies | NOT affiliated with JABSOM One application for the various scholarships Among required documents: - Faith Essay - Personal Statement - Copy of birth certificate - Two letters of recommendation | https://kawaiahaochurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-2026-KC-Scholarship-Booklet-.pdf https://kawaiahaochurch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-2026-KC-Scholarhip-Application.pdf | |
13 | 4/2/2025 | May 31, 2025 | Blankstyle Scholarship | www.blankstyle.com (a t-shirt printing company) | $1,000 | National solicitation NOT affiliated with JABSOM Provide basic background information Summarize your accomplishments and aspirations Tell us why you deserve this scholarship and how it will help accomplish your goals Just for fun tell us how t-shirts have played a role in your life | https://www.blankstyle.com/blankstyle-scholarship-fund | |
14 | 12/12/2024 | June 2, 2025 | The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc.Healthcare Professional Scholarship | The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc. | $1,000 | 90 sec video on how scholarship will benefit you (NOT affiliated with JABSOM) (National recruitment, not specific to Hawaii students) | https://www.jjblawoffice.com/healthcare-professional-scholarship | |
15 | 4/24/2025 | June 25, 2025 | Banyan Treatment Scholarship for Working Students | Banyan Treatment Centers | $1,000 | National solicitation NOT affiliated with JABSOM - Essay - Must be working while attending school - MD students are eligibile (I asked) | https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/resources/student-scholarship/ | |
16 | 1/16/2024 | ongoing | Military Health Professions Scholarship Program | Army Air Force Navy | full tuition + monthly stipend signing bonus available | New Incoming OR CURRENT MS1 student; Comes with a service agreement after graduation; targets certain specialties (ask the recruiter if your intended speciality is supported). Eg: the Air Force will not support dermatology. | Find the contact for the specific military branch you are interested in via: https://osa.jabsom.hawaii.edu/financial-info/scholarships/scholarship-opportunities/ (and then click on External Scholarships, and scroll down to the Air Force, Army, and Navy HPSP section) | |
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19 | Date Posted | Closing Date | Name | Sponsoring Agency (if any) | Amount | Criteria | Link | |
20 | 11/30/2022 | 12/4/2022 | Eurgia and Marlon Dianne Land Scholarship | National Medical Fellowships (NMF) | $5,000 | African American, need based. | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships-and-awards/ | |
21 | 12/7/2022 | 12/31/2022 | Blankstyle Scholarship | Blankstyle (custom clothing company) | $1,000 | Non-Med focused (open to any student); Write about why you are deserving | https://www.blankstyle.com/blankstyle-scholarship-fund | |
22 | 12/9/2022 | 1/16/2023 | AMA Physicians of Tomorrow | AMA | $10,000 | MS3 student (rising into final year); various categories | See email from Dr. Burgess 12/9 or link to their website; Submit CV to OSA by Jan 16. | |
23 | 12/8/2022 | 1/31/2023 | Dr. Muriel Petioni Scholarship | National Medical Fellowships | $1,500 | Black woman who graduated from a NY college by June 2023 and applying for med school | https://nmf.smapply.io/ | |
24 | 11/30/2022 | 1/31/2023 | Discover Scholarship Sweepstake | CollegeCovered.com/Discover Student Loans | $5,000 | Contest- simply submit an entry for a random drawing (you give them your email though) | https://scholarship.collegecovered.com/#/aboutyou | |
25 | 1/6/2023 | 1/31/2023 | DeBakery Poetry Contest | Baylor College of Medicine | $1,000 | Best poem; open only to students pursuing a MD | https://www.bcm.edu/departments/surgery/education/debakey-poetry-contest | |
26 | 11/30/2022 | 2/15/2023 | UH STAR Scholarships | UH Foundation | varies- typically $500-$2000 | varies (Apply for 30 different scholarships via a single app- search for "JABSOM") | https://www.star.hawaii.edu/Scholarship_live/login.jsp?null= | |
27 | 12/8/2022 | 2/15/2023 | Hawaii Community Foundation | Hawaii Community Foundation | Varies | Varies- search either "Medicine" or a Category Search Filter under "Graduate" | https://hcf.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/Scholarships/Search | |
28 | 2/9/2023 | 3/15/2023 | LGBTQ+ Leadership Award | Women in Medicine | $5,000 | Female or gender diverse student; expected to attend in-person conference to receive award | https://womeninmedicine.org/leadership-scholarships/ | |
29 | 1/27/2023 | 4/7/2023 | Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarship | AAMC | $5,000 | Entering 3rd year Med student who has shown leadership efforts to eliminate inequities in medical education and health care. | https://www.aamc.org/about-us/aamc-awards/nickens-medical-student-scholarships | |
30 | 3/29/2023 | 4/20/2023 | Brave of Heart Scholarship | Brave of Heart Fund | up to $25,000 | are a spouse/domestic partner/child of health care worker, volunteer, or support staff whose life was lost in the fight against COVID-19. All eligible applicants receive some level of support | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/braveofheart/ | |
31 | 2/8/2023 | 4/21/2023 | Associated Chinese University Women | ACUW | $2,500 | HI Resident, Chinese (or interested in Chinese culture), 2 letters of ref, | https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/acuw-scholarship | |
32 | 3/22/2023 | 5/14/23 | Dr William Merrill Scholarship | National Medical Fellowships | $5,000 | Underrepresented student at a public medical school | https://nmf.smapply.io/ | |
33 | 1/26/2023 | 6/22/2023 | Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, LLC Healthcare Professional Scholarship | Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, LLC | $1,000 | one page essay | https://www.jjblawoffice.com/healthcare-professional-scholarship | |
34 | 7/25/2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | MS1 JABSOM Scholarships | JABSOM- Open only to current MS1 group | $500-$10,000 | MS1 student | https://go.hawaii.edu/Xp5 | |
35 | 5/2/2023 | Aug 2023 | US Army Health Professions Scholarship Program | US Army | Full tuition + stipend | Service requirement after graduation; See slides for info NOTE: 2 Class of 2023 students have taken advantage of this program and are willing to answer questions about the program | Contact: jay.c.mina.mil@army.mil | |
36 | 6/5/2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | White Coat Investor Scholarship | www.whitecoatinvestor.com | ~$7000 | 800-1200 word essay in either the "inspriing stories" or "financial" category. | https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/medical-school-scholarship/ | |
37 | 7/12/2023 | rolling? | Veteran Affairs Health Professional Scholarship Program | US Dept of Veteran Affairs | tuition + stipend | service commitment to serve with the US Dept of Veteran Affairs after residency | https://va-ams-info.intelliworxit.com/hpsp/about-hpsp/ | |
38 | 7/19/2023 | Sept 11, 2023 | AAMC Darrell Kirch Scholarship | AAMC | $10,000 (for 4 years) | underrepresented student with demonstrated leadership and community service (defined as "African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander"); 8 recipients selected and must attend Award ceremony in Seattle (2 nights lodging provided) | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships-and-awards/ | |
39 | 9/13/2023 | 10/23/2023 | Aya Locum Future Leaders in Medicine Scholarship | National Medical Fellowships | $10,000 | Ethnicity/Race: African American/Black, Afro-Latino, Cambodian, Caribbean, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Underrepresented in Medicine, Vietnamese | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships/aya-locums-future-leaders-in-medicine-scholarship/ | |
40 | 9/22/2023 | Nov 12, 2023 | Don Levin Trust Scholarship | National Medical Fellowships | $10,000 | DACA student | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships/don-levin-trust-scholarship/ | |
41 | 11/16/2023 | Nov 24, 2023 | NMF Need Based Scholarship | National Medical Foundation | $10,000 | Current MS2 and MS3 students with ethinicity/race: "African American/Black, Afro-Latino, Cambodian, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Vietnamese" 50 awards given out- app requires FAFSA | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships/nmf-need-based-scholarships | |
42 | 11/9/2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | Kaiser Permanente Northern California Schol | Kaiser Nor Cal | $2,500 | MS3 student who is interested in a Residency at a Kaiser Northern Cal facility; a current MS4 student was a recipient last year! | https://residency-ncal.kaiserpermanente.org/med-students/scholarships/#2023 | |
43 | 9/27/2023 | Jan 17, 2024 | AMA Foundation Scholarships | AMA Foundation | varies | MS3 students (those graduating in May/June 2025); various subcategories have different requirements (but there is a GENERAL pool) A JABSOM student student has received one of these scholarships within the past 3 years- so it is possible! | https://amafoundation.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/9/home | |
44 | 11/9/2023 | Jan 31, 2024 | Pauahi Foundation Scholarships (various) | Pauahi Foundation | varies | Native Hawaiian preference; see LIST | https://www.ksbe.edu/apply/financial-aid/college-scholarships/pauahi-foundation | |
45 | 11/15/2023 | Feb 19, 2024 | JABSOM Scholarships (formerly STAR) | JABSOM/UH Foundation | varies | MAIN Scholarship source for JABSOM students; formerly known as the STAR scholarships | https://go.hawaii.edu/VWy | |
46 | 11/9/2023 | Feb 29, 2024 | Hawaii Community Foundation | Hawaii Community Foundation | varies | varies; see LIST | https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/students | |
47 | 11/15/2023 | Mar 1, 2024 | UH Common Scholarships | UH System | varies | differs from the JABSOM scholarships as these are for all UH students, not specifically limited to JABSOM | https://www.hawaii.edu/tuition/scholarships/how-to-apply/ | |
48 | 1/24/2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | IMANA Scholarships | Islamic Medical Association of North America | up to $5,000 | open to ALL US students- requires an essay; national scholarship | https://www.imana.org/scholarships/ | |
49 | 12/7/2023 | Apr 15, 2024 | Barton Watch Bands Scholarship | Barton Watch Bands | $1,000 | Write a 500 word essay on watch bands (National scholarship) | https://www.bartonwatchbands.com/pages/scholarship | |
50 | 2/5/2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | Associated Chinese University Women scholarship | ACUW | $2,500 | Chinese or interested in Chinse culture; resident of Hawaii; US Citizen Must be currently enrolled in undergrad or JABSOM. Incoming students on a gap year are ineligible. | https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/acuw-scholarship | |
51 | 3/11/2024 | Apr 19, 2024 | Women in Medicine LGBTQ+ Scholarship | Women in Medicine | $5,000 | National contest; 3 winners. Actively contributed/demonstrated leadership for LGBTQ+ community, especially at their medical school. | https://womeninmedicine.org/leadership-scholarships/ | |
52 | 3/6/2024 | Apr 24, 2024 | Brave of Heart Scholarship | Brave of Heart Fund | up to $25,000 | are a spouse/domestic partner/child of health care worker, volunteer, or support staff whose life was lost in the fight against COVID-19. All eligible applicants receive some level of support | https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/braveofheart/ | |
53 | 3/13/2024 | Apr 25, 2024 | NHSC Scholarship | National Health Service Corp | full tuition + monthly stipend | Must practice in a Health Profession Shortage Area (HPSA) for year for year support. (minimum 2 years) If interested in learning more about the HPSAs in Hawaii, contact Caroline.Kunitake@doh.hawaii.gov | ||
54 | n/a | May 7, 2024 | Panacea Financial Scholarship | Panacea Financial | $5,000 | CURRENT medical student Underrepresented ethnic or racial minority consistent with the National Science Foundation definition: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), and Pacific Islander. | https://panaceafinancial.com/community-engagement/ | |
55 | 4/2/2024 | May 31, 2024 | Niche "No Essay" Scholarship | Niche.com | $25,000 | Create a niche.com account to enter the drawing Niche.com helps students prepare and find their college fit (as well as scholarships) | https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/25k-no-essay-scholarship-202405/ | |
56 | 5/16/2024 | Jun 15, 2024 | Japanese Women's Society Foundation Scholarship | JWSF | $5,000 | Interest and commitment in the field of Gerontology/Geriatrics; Hawaii Resident | https://jwsf.org/scholarships-and-grants/academic-scholarship/ | |
57 | 1/2/2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | Bogdan Law Office Healthcare Professional Scholarship | Bogdan Law Office (Oak Brook, IL) | $1,000 | 500 word (1 page) essay Note: this is a national recruitment | https://www.jjblawoffice.com/healthcare-professional-scholarship | |
58 | 5/31/2024 | 6/30/2024 | Panacea Grant Program | Panacea Financial | $1,000 | Medical RESIDENT/FELLOW Underrepresented ethnic or racial minority consistent with the National Science Foundation definition: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), and Pacific Islander. | https://panaceafinancial.com/community-engagement/ | |
59 | 5/8/2024 | 7/1/2024 | National Medical Fellowships Cycle 2 Scholarships | National Medical Foundation (NMF) | $10,000 | NBME/NMF Fund: $10,000 for demonstrated financial need, for up to 2 years. This is a national recruitment, open to current students. | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships-and-awards/ | |
60 | 7/11/2024 | Aug 12, 2024 | various (relating to service learning) | National Medical Fellowships | $5,000-$7,000 renewable | Underrepresented student (**NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented in medicine: African American, Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native American (including American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander. Annual participation commitment (community service hours/program, etc) | ||
61 | 6/3/2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | White Coat Investor Scholarship | www.whitecoatinvestor.com | $7,000+ | 800-1200 word essay: - Inspiring Story category OR - Financial category on how you became/will become financially literate OR how you will help others become financially literate 5 winners in each category | https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/medical-school-scholarship/ | |
62 | 10/1/2024 | October 16, 2024 | USMLE Fee Assistance | NBME | $670 | US Citizens who have taken the USMLE Step exam in 2024 | https://nmfonline.org/scholarships/nbme-nmf-educational-assistance-award-fund/ | |
63 | 9/20/2024 | October 31, 2024 | Scrubs for a Cause Scholarship for Women | Scrubs for a Cause | $5,000 | MS2 through MS4 WOMEN - essay required | https://99designs-5d4cee6d6b4fc.jimdofree.com/scholarships/ | |
64 | 8/27/2024 | November 7, 2024 | NHSC Loan Repayment Program | National Health Science Corps | up to $120,000 | Commit to serve in high need rural, tribal, or urban community for 3 years | ||
65 | 6/24/2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc.Healthcare Professional Scholarship | The Law Offices of Joseph J. Bogdan, Inc. | $1,000 | 90 sec video on how scholarship will benefit you (National recruitment, not specific to Hawaii students) | https://www.jjblawoffice.com/healthcare-professional-scholarship | |
66 | 11/14/2024 | Dec 14, 2024 | Pauahi Foundation Scholarships (various) | Pauahi Foundation | varies | Native Hawaiian preference; see LIST (one common app for all funds) | ||
67 | 11/19/2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | Society of Hospital Medicine DEI Scholarship | Society of Hospital Medicine | $25,000 | MS3 student from an economically disadvantaged background | ||
68 | 11/14/2024 | Feb 15, 2025 | UH Manoa STAR Scholarships | UH Foundation | varies | Students must search and apply for each scholarship individually I am not aware of any specific scholarships tailored to JABSOM students in this system | https://www.star.hawaii.edu/Scholarship_live/login.jsp | |
69 | 11/14/2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | JABSOM Scholarships (formerly STAR) | JABSOM/UH Foundation | varies | MAIN Scholarship source for JABSOM students; formerly known as the STAR scholarships | https://go.hawaii.edu/VWy | |
70 | 11/14/2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | JABSOM Kahanamoku Scholarship | JABSOM/UH Foundation | $10,000.00 | JABSOM students of Native Hawaiian ancestry | https://go.hawaii.edu/gJb | |
71 | 12/12/2024 | February 28, 2025 | Hawaii Community Foundation | Hawaii Community Foundation | varies | Skip logic on application to find scholarships applicable to you, asking you questions related to those scholarships it deems you might you eligible for | https://hcf.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=544 | |
72 | 12/12/2024 | February 28, 2025 | Hawaii State Federal Credit Union Scholarship | Hawaii State Federal Credit Union | $5,000 (20 recipients) | HSFCU member, FAFSA | https://www.hawaiistatefcu.com/scholarships/ | |
73 | 11/14/2024 | March 3, 2025 | UH System Common Scholarships | UH System | varies | open to all 10 campuses JABSOM students have been awarded these in the past | ||
74 | 1/23/2025 | Mar 15, 2025 | IMANA Scholarships | Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) | varies | National recruitment | imana.awardspring.com | |
75 | 11/14/2024 | Apr 18, 2025 | Associated Chinese University Women Scholarship | ACUW | $2,500.00 | Chinese or interested in Chinese culture (NOT affiliated with JABSOM) - Particularly interested in supporting UH students (Shidler Business students, Richardson Law students, and JABSOM) - Requires tax docs, letters of rec, and transcripts, so apply early - Requires a minimum of 2 semesters worth of transcripts, so NOT open to MS1 students (unless you were enrolled in Spring 2024) | https://scholarsapp.com/scholarship/acuw-scholarship | |