UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL

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Outside Scholarship Search

Many opportunities for outside scholarships exist for medical students. It is very worthwhile to explore all options as the more scholarship dollars a student receives, the less loan will need to be borrowed. We have found that the successful scholarship recipient:

• persists in applying for all applicable scholarship opportunties.
• adheres to agency guidelines.
• provides supporting documents in advance of deadlines.

To enhance your chances of getting a scholarship, we offer the following suggestions:

• Read the application carefully.
• Follow the agency's instructions.
• Adhere to deadlines. There are usually two deadlines dates. The first is the cut off for the application with necessary supplementary materials (i.e. transcipts, recommendation letters, etc.)
• Secure transcripts from your medical school and/or previously attended undergraduate institutions.
• Research all possibilities. Do not limit yourself;
• Consider these sources for possible scholarship opportunities:
  • Unions
  • Employers with scholarship/loan programs for employees/families
  • Department stores and retail establishments
  • Local churches
  • Ethics associations
  • Local civic organizations
  • Agencies administering programs for Veterans and their children
  • Community organizations
  • Local county medical society associations

  In addition, a number of free scholarship search engines exist. These are:

• Fast Web Search
• SuperCollege
• SRN Express