Student Awards & Scholarships
Medical Education Scholarships (Need-Based)
We at national AMWA know that the cost of medical education can be daunting and sometimes frightening, so we'd like to help. Supporting your medical education is important to us, and in this light, we are excited to announce that AMWA will be awarding two $1000 scholarships to women currently enrolled in medical school. Awardees will be chosen based on need as well as embodiment of the goals of AMWA.
Completed applications are due to amwa.awards@gmail.com by July 1st, 2009 (First deadline) or December 1st, 2009 (Second deadline) at 12:00pm PST. Please prepare one recommendation letter and EFC summary mailed to the following address:
American Medical Women's Association
100 North 20th Street, 4th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Applicants will be notified of the panel's decision within 30 days of the application due date.
Click here to download the application.
Anne C. Carter Leadership Award
AMWA honors the memory of Anne C. Carter, MD, with an annual $1,500 award for outstanding student leadership. The annual nomination deadline is December 15.
Local Chapter Grants
AMWA will offer 3 (three) grants per semester, for a total of 6 (six) grants per school year, with each grant totaling up to $300. Applications are due August 1 at 12:00pm PST for events occurring during the Fall semester, and January 1 at 12:00pm PST for events occurring during the Spring semester. Please see official AMWA Chapter Grant Application for further information.
Regional Conference Grants
Each region, through their respective RSC, may apply annually for one $300 Regional Conference Scholarship. Up to 8 grants will be given nationally per year. This scholarship is to be used solely by Regional Student Coordinator to assist in funding regional conferences. The AMWA Regional Conference Scholarship Application must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the conference dates to ensure a prompt disbursement of funds.
National Meeting Travel Grants
AMWA students are eligible for up to $300 for use in travelling to the National Meetings. Applications will be made available prior to the next National Meeting.
Overseas Assistance Grants



