Free Grant Money and Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for family dependents of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees members. Must be a graduating high school senior planning to pursue postsecondar
education at a four-year institution. Submit proof of parent’s membership. Transcript and essay on what AFSCME has meant to my family must accompany application. Renewable award of $2000. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 10 scholarship(s), totalling $20,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 12/31. Contact: Genevieve Marcus, Scholarship Coordinator, 202-429-1250.

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
1625 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: (202)429-1250
Fax: (202)429-1272
URL: http://www.afscme.org

(Four Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for a second semester sophomore or junior majoring in ethnic studies, women’s studies, labor studies, American studies, sociology, anthropology, history,
political science, psychology, social work or economics. Must be African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian Pacific Islander, or American-Indian/Alaska Native. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Receipt of scholarship requires a ten-week internship. See Web site at http://www.afscme.org for further details. Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to the following races: Native American/Eskimo; Asian; African American; Hispanic.

Funds Avail.: Maximum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; reference(s). Deadline: 2/27. Contact: Genevieve Marcus, Scholarship Coordinator, 202-429-1250.

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
1625 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: (202)429-1250
Fax: (202)429-1272
URL: http://www.afscme.org

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for a student majoring in political science for his or her junior and
senior years of study. Must be a child of an AFSCME member. The recipient also will be given the opportunity to intern at the International Union headquarters. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Once awarded, the scholarship will be renewed for the senior year provided the student remains enrolled full-time as a political science major. See Web site at http://www.afscme.org for further details. Application deadline is July 1. Focus: Political Science Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $10000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript. Deadline: 7/1. Contact: Genevieve Marcus, Scholarship Coordinator, 202-429-1250.

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
1625 L St., NW
Washington, DC 20036
Ph: (202)429-1250
Fax: (202)429-1272
URL: http://www.afscme.org

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for Massachusetts residents who are in the 10th-11th grades and whose socio-economic backgrounds and environment may inhibit their ability to attain
educational goals. Must exhibit severe personal or family-related difficulties, medical problems, or have overcome a personal obstacle. Provides up to 50% of the student’s calculated need, as determined by Federal methodology, at the college of their choice within the continental U.S. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 25. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 100 scholarship(s), totalling $990,000. To Apply: Required: application form; autobiography; interview; financial need analysis; reference(s). Deadline: 3/31. Contact: Robert Brun, Director of Scholarships and Grants, 617-727-9420.

Massachusetts Office of Student Financial Assistance
454 Broadway
Ste. 200
Revere, MA 02151
Ph: (617)727-9420
Fax: (617)727-0667
URL: http://www.osfa.mass.edu

AACN Educational Advancement Scholarships-Graduate Completion

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for graduate students currently enrolled in a master’s or doctoral nursing
program. Must be AACN member with an active RN license who is currently or has recently worked in critical care. Must have 3.0 GPA. Supports members completing a graduate degree related to nursing practice. Program must be accredited by State Board of Nursing. Student may only receive the award a maximum of two times. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 50. Maximum no. of awards: 100. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 62 scholarship(s), totalling $90,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; verification of critical care experience. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Research Department, 800-394-5995 ext. 377, research@aacn.org.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491
Ph: 800-394-5995
Fax: (949)448-5524
E-mail: research@aacn.org
URL: http://www.aacn.org

AACN Educational Advancement Scholarships-BSN Completion

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Award for juniors and seniors currently enrolled in a nursing program accredited by
State Board of Nursing. Must be AACN member with active RN license who is currently or has recently worked in critical care. Must have 3.0 GPA. Supports RN members completing a baccalaureate degree in nursing. Student may only receive award a maximum of two times. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 50. Maximum no. of awards: 100. Minimum award amount: $1500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 11 scholarship(s), totalling $16,500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; essay; verification of critical care experience. Deadline: 4/1. Contact: Research Department, 800-394-5995 ext. 377, research@aacn.org.

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
101 Columbia
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491
Ph: 800-394-5995
Fax: (949)448-5524
E-mail: research@aacn.org
URL: http://www.aacn.org

Johnson F. Hammond, MD Memorial Scholarship

(Postgraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: An annual scholarship of $3,000 will be awarded to a medical student of high moral
character and outstanding achievement with demonstrated interest and involvement in medical journalism. Must submit letter of nomination from the office of the dean. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $3000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $3,000. To Apply: Required: autobiography; reference(s); portfolio; curriculum vitae. Deadline: 2/15. Contact: Barbara Correll, Associate Director, 312-464-5357, barbaracorrell@ama-assn.org.

American Medical Association Foundation
515 North State St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Ph: (312)464-5357
Fax: (312)464-4142
E-mail: barbaracorrell@ama-assn.org
URL: http://www.ama-assn.org/

Veterans Caucus Scholarships

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: These awards recognize achievement and leadership potential for the physician assistant profession by former or active reserve/guard duty members of any uniformed service of the United States. Only full-time graduate students
are eligible. Application deadline is March 1. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 3. Maximum no. of awards: 15. Minimum award amount: $1250. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 14 scholarship(s), totalling $18,500. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s); DD Form 214 or similar form issued by uniformed service department documenting service. Deadline: 3/1 every year. Contact: Mike Milner, Chair, Scholarship Committee, mmilner353@comcast.net.

514 Avalon Dr.
Hull, MA 02045
E-mail: mmilner353@comcast.net
URL: http://www.veteranscaucus.org/

Program Scholarship:

AAP Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship
AAP Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence
AAP Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery
AAP Student Scholarship

AAP Abram and Sylvia Chasens Teaching and Research Fellowship

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Enables graduates of periodontal programs to pursue careers in teaching and research. Application deadline is April 15. Focus: Dental
Health/Services Qualif.: Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $15000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 fellowship(s), totalling $15,000. To Apply: Required: transcript; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 4/15 every year. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.

AAP Dr. and Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholar Award for Excellence

(Postgraduate/Prize)

Purpose: Award to recognize personal and professional excellence in a graduating periodontal student. Application deadline is May 15. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $10000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; interview; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 5/15 every year. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.

AAP Richard J. Lazzara Fellowship in Advanced Implant Surgery

(Postgraduate, University/Fellowship)

Purpose: Additional year of periodontal training to include surgical management of advanced implant cases, clinical research and education. Application deadline is February 1. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $50000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; interview; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 2/1 every year. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.

AAP Student Scholarship

(Postgraduate, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Scholarship to students in first year of periodontal postgraduate program. Application deadline is March 1. Focus: Dental Health/Services Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 5. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume. Deadline: 3/1 every year. Contact: Sharon K. Mellor, Executive Director, 312-573-3256, sharon@perio.org.

737 North Michigan Ave., Ste. 800
Chicago, IL 60611-2690
Ph: (312)573-3256
Fax: (312)573-3272
E-mail: sharon@perio.org
URL: http://www.perio.org/

AAOS/OREF Fellowship in Health Services Research
Centerpulse Resident Award for Minimally Invasive Surgery Research
Medical Student Summer Orthopaedic Research Fellowship
OREF Career Development Awards
OREF Clinical Research Award
OREF Prospective Clinical Research Grants
OREF Research Grants
OREF Resident Research Awards
Zimmer Career Development Award

AAOS/OREF Fellowship in Health Services Research

(Postgraduate/Fellowship)

Purpose: One-time grant available to candidates who have completed an accredited North American orthopedic residency and are recommended by their department chair. Fellowships of up to two years at $70,000 per year. Deadlineis August 1. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $70000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 fellowship(s), totalling $49,500. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 8/1 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

Centerpulse Resident Award for Minimally Invasive Surgery Research

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: This award provides funding for a resident or fellow to investigate a case series of patients who have undergone minimally invasive surgery for hip replacement. Check the Web site for application deadline and additional information. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $15000. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

Medical Student Summer Orthopaedic Research Fellowship

(Fellowship)

Purpose: This program is intended to be a summer research fellowship for medical students with an interest in orthopedics. A minimum of 8 weeks, full-time work as a research assistant is required. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 10. Minimum award amount: $2500. Deadline: 2/27 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

OREF Career Development Awards

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: Several grants available to candidates who have completed a residency in orthopedic surgery doing research at a U.S. medical training center. Must submit letters of support as evidence of candidate’s potential to develop as an investigator. Awards up to $75,000 per year for three years. Deadline is August 1. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Maximum no. of awards: 3. Maximum award amount: $75000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 grant(s), totalling $675,000. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 8/1 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

OREF Clinical Research Award

(Prize)

Purpose: One award to recognize outstanding clinical research related to musculoskeletal disease or injury. Original manuscripts must be submitted by July 1. One-time award of up to $20,000. One manuscript will be chosen for award. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum award amount: $20000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 prize(s), totalling $20,000. Deadline: 7/1 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

OREF Prospective Clinical Research Grants

(Grant)

Purpose: Several grants available to individuals at U.S. medical training centers for promising prospective clinical research projects. Grants of $50,000 per year renewable for up to three years. Deadline is August 1. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 2. Maximum award amount: $50000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 3 grant(s), totalling $380,698. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 8/1 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

OREF Research Grants

(Grant)

Purpose: Several grants available to individuals at U.S. medical training centers for musculoskeletal research. Grants of $50,000 per year renewable for up to two years. Deadline is August 1. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 9. Maximum no. of awards: 12. Maximum award amount: $50000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 14 grant(s), totalling $1,349,835. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 8/1 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

OREF Resident Research Awards

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: Renewable award to enable orthopedic surgeons studying musculoskeletal problems to conduct research. Submit project budget with application. Research must be conducted at a U.S. medical training center. Deadline is August 1. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 9. Maximum no. of awards: 12. Maximum award amount: $15000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 12 grant(s), totalling $175,499. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 8/1 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

Zimmer Career Development Award

(Postgraduate/Grant)

Purpose: Several one-time awards of $50,000 are available to eligible candidates who are currently completing formal orthopedic surgical training, and/or those currently enrolled in advanced surgical training. Applicants must submit letters to support a candidate’s potential to develop as an investigator. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences; Therapy/Rehabilitation Qualif.: High school students not considered.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Maximum no. of awards: 6. Maximum award amount: $50000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7 grant(s), totalling $336,905. To Apply: Required: application form; reference(s). Deadline: 8/1 every year. Contact: Jean McGuire, Vice President of Grants, 847-384-4348, mcguire@oref.org.

6300 North River Rd., Ste. 700
Rosemont, IL 60018-4261
Ph: (847)384-4348
Fax: (847)698-7806
E-mail: mcguire@oref.org
URL: http://www.oref.org