Scholarships and Grants

SUNY Upstate Medical University is pleased to offer a number of internal scholarships and grants to enrolled students. You will also find an up-to-date table of outside scholarship opportunities.

We encourage outside scholarship and grant applicants to start their search very focused and then broaden it strategically:

1. Your hometown:  Check out local organizations such as Lions Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, Homeowners' Associations, local grocery stores, parent(s)' place of employment.
2. Your County:  Check county associations that are specific to your career path.  For example, Onondaga County Medical Society.
3. Your State:  Statewide associations/societies sometimes offer scholarships and grants.  For example:  New York Downstate Association for Respiratory Therapists (NYDART).
4. Nationally:  Nationally recognized associations/societies can offer scholarships and grants.  For example:  The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS).

Should you have any questions about scholarship and grant opportunity, please contact our Admissions and Financial Aid Office at (315) 464-4570 or admiss@upstate.edu. 

Good Luck!

Legend:  COM = College of Medicine

               CHP = College of Health Professions

               CON = College of Nursing

               COGS = College of Graduate Studies

Scholarship	Description	Info
Medical Alumni Scholarships	The Medical Alumni Association presents over $350,000 in scholarships each year to current and incoming College of Medicine students who qualify based on individual scholarship criteria. Scholarships are awarded at our annual Reunion Awards and Scholarship Presentation, which is held during Reunion Weekend in September.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: March 31st Category: COM
Susan B. Stearns PhD Scholarship for International Travel	A scholarship given to two College of Medicine students planning on studying abroad.	Award Amount: $500 Deadline: Varies Category: COM, Study Abroad
Susan B. Stearns PhD Scholarship for Community Engagement	The Stearns Scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually to an Upstate Medical University College of Medicine student currently in his/her second year. Students who have distinguished themselves as leaders and volunteers while at Upstate will be considered for this award.	Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: Varies Category: COM, Volunteering
Advocates for Upstate Medical University	The Advocates for UMU undergraduate scholarships for tuition and related expenses assistance will be awarded to active employees and active adult volunteers who are pursuing undergraduate studies in an accredited institution in any health-related field.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: June 30th, October 28th Category: Undergraduates
Jonathan Bernard Henry, MD, Student Endowed Scholarship	The Jonathan Bernard Henry Endowed Scholarship is awarded to one student from each of the four Upstate colleges for an outstanding paper, project, or other exceptional accomplishment in the selected topic areas. Information on the award and application documents can be found on the Blackboard website within your college's organization page.	Award Amount: $500 Deadline: March 16th, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, CON, COGS
Upstate University Medical Associates at Syracuse Scholarship	Purpose: Upstate University Medical Associates at Syracuse, Inc. (UUMAS) is the faculty practice plan which serves as the umbrella organization of the 18 clinical departmental practices within the College of Medicine (COM). This scholarship is given with the support and coordination of the COM and University Hospital (UH). The focus of this scholarship is to enable an underprivileged or disadvantaged student at COM to pursue a medical career in Primary Care. This scholarship will be earmarked towards those students who are specifically interested to train and practice in one of the Primary Care specialties, namely Family Medicine, General Internal Medicine and General Pediatrics and serve economically distressed patients in the CNY region. In light of the shortage of primary care providers in CNY and the need to increase access to Medicaid and indigent patients, this scholarship is geared to enable a UMU COM graduate to choose a residency in primary care without the influence of having to pay off significant medical education debt. Preference will be given to underrepresented minority and socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Requirements: The awardee must matriculate through usual means into the college of medicine. Nominations by the financial aid office will be welcomed in addition to applicants who respond to scholarship posting. All matriculants are considered and screened. Applicants must complete an application that includes a financial needs assessment. It is expected that candidates can demonstrate high academic achievement in college (GPA 3.5+ and MCAT scores 518+). The top applicants will be interviewed by a panel of UUMAS, UH, and COM representatives either in person or via video conference. One applicant will be selected as the scholarship awardee. The applicant must be an underprivileged or disadvantaged student and demonstrate a sincere interest in entering a primary care residency program, practice in CNY and offer access to Medicaid and indigent patients. Scholarship Maintenance Requirements: For each year of medical school, student must be in good standing and have no conditionals. Student must graduate in good standing from COM within four years.	Award Amount: $54,000 per academic year Deadline: N/A Category: COM

Scholarship	Description	Info
Physical Therapy Scholarships	Funding your physical therapy degree can be challenging. To help you, we have compiled a list of dozens of physical therapy and health care specific scholarships and loan repayment programs that you can apply to. Each scholarship is offered at the state or national level, so that you don’t have to sift through school specific scholarships. Remember to also check your school website to see if they offer any scholarships that you can apply to	Award Amount: Various Deadline: Various Category: CHP- PT
The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program	Pisacano Leadership Foundation is offering educational and leadership training, and funding for an outstanding 4th year medical student for a four-year period who declare a specialization in family medicine.	Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: June 1st, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
United University Professions College Scholarship Fund	UUP is offering a scholarship to one selected undergraduate and graduate student pending submission of application, letters of evaluation, and completion of interview process.	Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: June 15th, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Leanbean Clean Athletic Performance Scholarship	Leanbean is offering a scholarship to a student pending selection of an essay with the title "Why prescription drugs are an unacceptable choice when it comes to improving body composition and athletic performance".	Award Amount: $2,500 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
The Earnest Scholarship	Earnest is offering 50 scholarships each worth $5000 to students selected at random. No essay required.	Award Amount: $5,000 Deadline: June 30th, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
eStudentLoan $1000 Scholarship	estudentloan.com is offering a $1000 scholarship to a student pending selection of an essay on the topic "Describe what makes you unique".	Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: July 15th, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Radiology Scholarship	radiology-schools.com is offering a $1000 scholarship to a student pending seletion of an essay submission answering the chosen question.	Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: July 30th, 2021 Category: CHP - Radiation Therapy
Vohra Wound Care Scholarship for Nursing Education and Nursing Certifications	Vohra Wound Physicians is offering free tuition to their wound care certification course, valued at $650.	Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: August 1st, 2021 Category: Undergraduates
Couponbirds "Help to Save" Scholarship	CouponBirds is offering 3 scholarships to students pending selection of a video submission answering "how to save money with couponbirds".	Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: August 15th, 2021 Category: COM
Wellsford and Mildred Clark Medical Memorial Scholarship	The Waterbury Medical Association is offering a scholarship to third year medical students who are a resident of Connecticut,	Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: September 1st, 2021 Category: CON
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Diversity Program	Cedars Sinai is offering an opportunity to students from underrepresented background to participate in a rotating sub-internship of the students choosing as well as a $2500 scholarship to offset travel and housing costs during the rotation.	Award Amount: $2500 and a clerkship opportunity Deadline: October 14th, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Medical Billing Service's Annual Health and Technology Scholarship	Medical Billing Service is offering a selected student with a passion for health and techonology an opportunity to be selected for a financial award pending essay submission. Additional details can be found at the link provided.	Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: End of each month Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Veterans Affairs Health Profressional Scholarship Program	The Veterans Affairs department is offering scholarships to health professionals intended to cover tuition, books, fees, and an additional monthly living stipend of $1150 with an agreement to work for the VA after completion of their residency training for the following 18 months.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM, CON
Newsome Melton Student Leadership Scholarship	The Newsome Melton Law Office is offering a scholarship to a student with a passion of leadership pending selection of an essay on one of the given topics.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM
Chairish "Design Your Future" Scholarship	Chairish furniture and décor is offering a scholarship to a student pending selection of an essay submission decribing their ideal future and what they plan to do in order to achieve that dream.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
ScienceSelector $1500 Scholarship Giveaway Program	ScienceSelector is offering a scholarship to a student pending selection of an essay submission answering the question "What is the need for scientific delvelopment in society?".	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Textbook Nova 2021 Scholarship	Textbook Nova is offering a $1000 scholarship to a student pending selection of an essay submission on one of the given topic options.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Prosper Shaked Scholarship for Future Medical Professionals	Prosper Shaked is offering a scholarship to a student in any health care program pending selection of an essay detailing your future goals in the medical field.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Heart of Healthcare Nursing Scholarship	Bestnursingdegree.com is offering a scholarship to a BSN, MSN, or DNP student pending selection of an essay submission on the given topic.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Tripz.com Vacation Rental Community Scholarship	A monthly scholarship offered to selected students pending submission of an 800+ word essay explaining what can attract tourism to the area you are from and why someone should visit the area.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON; Students with disabilities
National Medical Fellowships scholarship programs	NMF offers various scholarships for medical students of different demographics. Please refer to the provided link to explore available options.	Award Amount: Full tuition and $2,200.73 monthly stipend Deadline: None Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Nursing Explorer Scholarships Database	This is an organization that offers various scholarships based on major, socioeconomic status and various other demographics or academic pursuits. Students should visit the provided link to explore available scholarship options.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies Category: Varies
Scholarships and Financial Aid for Native American Students	Affordable Colleges Online has collaborated with the Chief Diversity Officer at Stony Brook University to offer academic and financial support to Native American students. Various scholarships are availble at the provided link, some specific to undergraduate and graduate students.	Award Amount: N/A Deadline: N/A Category: N/A
American Respiratory Care Foundation Scholarships	The ARCF awards six scholarships to respiratory students in an accredited program.	Award Amount: Max: $28,000 Deadline: March 1st, 2021 Category: CHP
Veteran Scholarships and Grants	Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits are available to military personnel who agree to have $100 withheld from their monthly pay allowance.	Award Amount: $3,000 Deadline: March 1st, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
College of Nursing Scholarships	While most nursing students receive tuition assistance from their employers, the College of Nursing also participates in a variety of external scholarships.	Award Amount: $1,500 Deadline: March 31st, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Disability Scholarships A-to-Z	A directory containing various scholarships for students with disabilities	Award Amount: $1,000 Deadline: March 31st, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program	After graduation, participants in these programs join the Navy Medical Team as Officers, with the opportunity to earn a competitive salary, regular promotions, comprehensive medical and dental coverage, low cost travel opportunities, excellent retirement and educational benefits, further training, and a rewarding clinical practice. Additional benefits include 30 days of paid vacation a year, use of military recreational facilities around the world, the opportunity to serve around the world in a variety of facilities, and be a part of supportive team of highly trained professionals.	Award Amount: $650 tuition waiver for Vohra's Wound Care Certification Deadline: March 31st, 2021 Category: CON
College Guide for Low Income Students	The Community for Accredited Online Schools offers resources and guidance for low-income students requiring additional financial support to help with the financial burdens of pursing education beyond high school. This includes a list of scholarships that students may apply for and more information can be found using the provided link.	Award Amount: $1,200, $800, $500 Deadline: April 17th, 2021 Category: COM, CHP, COGS, CON
Nursing Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students	Several scholarship opportunities are available for high school seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community. The LGBTQ+ scholarships detailed in this guide are open to candidates enrolled in colleges, universities, and technical/vocational programs.	Award Amount: N/A Deadline: N/A Category: CON
Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP	The Specialty Education Loan Repayment Program (SELRP) provides financial assistance to physicians in the form of a loan repayment to recent graduates of an accredited medical or osteopathic school, and are currently enrolled or matched to a residency identified as a shortage by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The loan repayment is $40,000 a year with a maximum of $160,000. In return the recipient would agree to serve in a clinical practice at a VA facility for a period of 12 months for each $40,000 of loan repayment with a minimum of 24 months of obligated service.	Award Amount: N/A Deadline: N/A Category: COM
Nursing Alumni Scholarships	Since its inception in 1992, the Nursing Alumni Association has awarded nearly 500 scholarships. The association also provides support for faculty enrichment, continuing education, and other needs of the students, faculty and alumni of the College of Nursing.	Award Amount: Varies Deadline: May, 2022 Category: CON