The AWHS Overseas Assistance Grant program provides travel grants for medical students and residents working in clinics around the world.  Students have traveled to a number of countries ranging from Uganda, Peru, India, Nepal, South Africa. 

Of a doctor in a rural healthcare center in India, one student wrote, "She is one of those rare and inspiring mentors who become like a voice in a person's conscience for the rest of their days and I know that my time with her will affect the way that I practice medicine and view healthcare for the rest of my career."

Read more about some of the remarkable experiences these dedicated young physicians-in-training have had:

Health Care & Family Planning In Iran

Caring for Women & Children Affected by HIV In Uganda

Application Process

The AWHS Overseas Assistance Grant provides assistance with transportation costs (airfare, train fare, etc.) up to $1,500 connected with pursuing medical studies in an off-campus setting where the medically neglected will benefit. The grants are awarded to national AMWA student members completing their second, third or fourth year of an accredited U.S. medical or osteopathic medical school or to AMWA resident members.  Applicants must spend a minimum of four weeks and no longer than one year in a sponsored program which will serve the needs of the medically underserved.

Click here to download the application

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Application Dates

	Deadline	Decision By
	January 5	February 20
	April 5	May 20
	July 5	August 20
	October 5	November 20