Student Finance Handbook
The Office of Student Finance has put together a handbook for all students. It contains up to date information and instructions. Please click here to access this handbook.
General Information
The cost of financing a medical education can be daunting, but the office of student finance at Albert Einstein College of Medicine is available to assist you in preparing to meet it. Staff members are committed to clarifying the process of applying for financial aid so that you may explore various options that exist for funding your medical education. Read this information carefully and use it as a reference guide to help select from the numerous avenues of funding available to you.
Applicants to the M.D./Ph.D. (also known as the Medical Scientist Training Program — MSTP) and Ph.D. programs should note that this website is intended primarily for students enrolling in the M.D. program at Einstein. Tuition for students in these programs is remitted and a stipend is offered. Students in such programs are encouraged to contact the appropriate graduate division for information regarding tuition waivers and stipends. The office of student finance reviews grant applications for M.D. students only.
The office of student finance awards grant assistance on the basis of demonstrated financial need. In addition, a number of scholarships not based on financial need are awarded by the admissions office.
Upcoming Deadlines for Outside Scholarships
Montgomery County Medical Society (MCMS) Scholarship
Eligibility for scholarship applicants:
•Applicant must be a Pennsylvania resident.
•Applicant must be a Montgomery County resident in the state of Pennsylvania at the time of high school graduation or for at least 4 years prior to registering as a medical student.
•Applicant must be enrolled full time in a fully accredited United States medical school.
•Applicant must be enrolled or entering his/her first year of medical school.
Deadline: Applications Accepted July 1 - Sept. 30, 2016
Amount: $1,000
Website:http://www.foundationpamedsoc.org/SFS/Scholarships/MontgomeryGA.aspx
Worcester District Medical Society Scholarship
The criteria for scholarship awards will be based on the scholastic achievement, financial need and community service. Only available to 2nd, 3rd, 4th year medical students. The applicant must be a legal resident of central Massachusetts at the time of applying to medical school and currently attending an accredited medical or osteopathic school. He/she must submit a current transcript, two letters of recommendation, and am essay stating the applicant's reason for selecting a career in medicine and why they feel deserving of the award.
Deadline: July 31, 2016
Amount: $3,500
Link to the application: http://wdms.org/scholarship_fund.htm
Kitchen Cabinet Kings Scholarship 2016
You're one essay away from a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship!
Eligibility Requirements
In order to participate in the scholarship contest, applicants must meet the following criteria:
•Essay must adhere to the topic guidelines provided.
•Applicant must be a USA citizen and currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the fall 2016 academic year.
•Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution.
•For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian.
•Must apply to the contest via submission form located at http://www.kitchencabinetkings.com/scholarship by the deadline of September 15th, 2016.
•Must provide your written essay (PDF format preferred) by the deadline of September 15th, 2016.
•A winner will be chosen on September 19th, 2016.
Topic
If you were given a budget of $25,000 to initiate a startup that could disrupt any online industry – what startup would you propose?
Deadline: September 15th, 2016
Amount: $5,000 scholarship for the best submitted entry. The scholarship will be awarded in check form, made payable directly to the winner.
Link to the website: http://www.kitchencabinetkings.com/scholarship
National Medical Fellowships-General Scholarships & Awards
General Eligibility
Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- Currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. medical school
- Underrepresented minority student*
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities.
Various scholarships available.
Deadline: September 15th, 2016
Amount: Various scholarships with different amounts
Link to the website: http://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/general-scholarships-awards/
White Coat Investor Scholarship
Current professional students enrolled full-time in 2016-2017 and in good standing with their school can apply. Your attendance and good standing will be verified should you be chosen as a finalist. This includes medical students (MD/DO), dental students, law students, pharmacy students, and advanced practice clinician students. NO RESIDENTS. You need not be attending a US school, but you MUST HAVE a US Social Security Number.
1st Place-60% of the award money
2nd place-30% of the award money
3rd place-10% of the award money
4th place- a copy of The White Coat Investor: A Doctor's Guide to Personal Finance and Investing to every member of your class, plus a $100 Amazon gift card
5th place- $100 Amazon gift card
Deadline: September 15, 2016
Amount: $20,000 will be awarded- see above
Application link:http://whitecoatinvestor.com/scholarship/
The Blair County Medical Society Scholarship
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens who are a resident of Blair County in the state of Pennsylvania and must be in their second, third, or fourth year of medical school. Applicants must be enrolled full time in an accredited U.S. Medical school.
Deadline: September 30th, 2016
Amount: $1,000
Application link: http://www.foundationpamedsoc.org/SFS/Scholarships/Blair.aspx
Pride Foundation
We manage numerous scholarships and each one has its own specific criteria (there is only one application to complete). There is not a minimum GPA requirement. Students must have some demonstrated need, but the overall amount varies. We look for students who demonstrate commitment to social justice and LGBTQ concerns, exemplify leadership in their communities, and demonstrate the ability to be academically and personally successful. All applicants must be from the Northwest.
Deadline: Varied
Website:http://www.pridefoundation.org/what-we-do/scholarships/scholarship-funds/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Deadline: varied
Website:http://hsf.net/