Disclaimer: The listings on this webpage are provided as a benefit and a resource to students who seek to apply for external funding support. Brown does not endorse or promote any particular third party entity’s scholarship, grant, fellowship or loan. The following links will take you to the third party provider’s website where you can obtain information about the specific funding requirements. You can then determine on your own whether you are eligible and interested in applying.

Armenian Students Association (ASA) Scholarships

ASA awards many scholarships to eligible students of Armenian descent. Must be enrolled as a full-time student and have completed one full year of academics at a four-year accredited US college.  Must be a US citizen OR must possess appropriate Visa status in order to study in the US For information and to download applications visit website.   Application deadline: March 15.

Chinese American Medical Society Scholarship

The Chinese American Medical Society is offering scholarships to current medical students.  The society awards 3 to 5 scholarships a year to medical and/or dental students and scientists.  For more information, visit website. Application deadline: April 30.

The society also offers scholarships for medical students working on summer research projects. The research can be basic science or clinical in nature, but must be completed in a ten week time frame. Preferences will be given to proposals studying problems related to health problems of the Chinese. Upon approval, CAMS will pay a student a stipend of up to $1,000 per month. Applications are online through website.   Application deadline: April 30.

Chinese American Physicians Society Scholarship

The Chinese American Physicians Society (CAPS) is offering four scholarships of $2000 to $5000 annually to United States medical school students. CAPS Scholarships are open to all medical students in need of financial aid.  The applicants are judged according to their academic achievements, financial needs, community service records and practice of medicine essays. Special credit is also given to those who are willing to serve the Chinese communities after graduation. Applications Available: December.  Nominations Due: Mid-March. For more information, visit website. 

Dolores Zohrab Liebmann Fund

Graduate fellowship restricted to US citizens attending designated institution.  Program of study need not be limited to Armenian studies, and candidates can be any national descent.  Applications submitted through university dean where pursuing graduate studies.  Candidates must have outstanding undergraduate record, financial need and attending a designated college or university.  $18,000 stipend. Please contact Thomas Lewis (thomas_lewis@brown.edu) for more information and to obtain an application. Applications are due in January. Visit website for details.   

Fordyce Remsen Lozier & Mary Williams Horr Lozier Scholarship Fund (Brown U)

Administered by the Rhode Island Foundation, the Fordyce Remsen Lozier and Mary Williams Horr Lozier scholarship was established in May 1993. Preference to students who are members in good standing of the Sigma Chi fraternity attending Brown University and their spouses, whether undergraduate or graduate school. Eligible students are full-time undergraduate or graduate students at Brown University, able to demonstrate financial need, and able to demonstrate a history of academic excellence. Numerous awards from $1,000 to $2,000 are distributed annually. For more information, visit website.  

Hellenic Medical Society of New York

Applicant must: 1)be a medical student of Hellenic heritage, originating from New York, Connecticut, New Jersey or Pennsylvania 2) have completed the first year matriculation in a US accredited medical school located in the United States and 3) have demonstrated academic achievement and/or financial need. A personal interview is mandatory. Download the application from website.  Application deadline: July 31.

Hirsch Herman Fund

The Hirsch Herman Fund provides grants of up to $10,000 each to graduate students, preferably of the Jewish faith, to study medicine, theology or law. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, a connection to the Greater Philadelphia area and must be enrolled in an accredited medical, osteopathic, or law school. See website for details. Application deadline: May 16.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund is designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage obtain a graduate degree.  Scholarships are available, on a competitive basis, and are based on merit and relative need with amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000.  You must be of Hispanic Heritage and applications are available at the end of December.  Deadline to apply is April 1.  See website for details.

Iranian-American Scholarship Fund

Students of Iranian heritage throughout the United States are turning to the Iranian-American community for support.  Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, financial need, and commitment to community service.    You must be a full time student with verifiable Iranian heritage.  Please visit website for further information.  Application deadline June 1.

Japanese Medical Society of America (JMSA)

The Japanese Medical Society of America (JMSA) is a group of medical and health care professionals with knowledge of the Japanese language and culture. JMSA offers scholarship funding to medical students who have the potential to contribute to the Japanese-American relationship through the medical field.  JMSA also considers students who demonstrate academic excellence and show a strong interest in the Japanese Medical Society of America.  For application forms, deadlines and more information please review the JMSA website.  

Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Vocational Service Scholarship (IL)

Eligible criteria include: must be of the Jewish faith; born or raised in Chicago Metropolitan area or have one continuous year of employment in Cook County/Chicago Metro area prior to starting professional education; intend to practice in Chicago metro area after graduation; full-time enrollment in a professional post-graduate program; career promise in helping profession such as medicine. Personal interviews are required. Download application on website.  Application deadline: February 1.

Kosciuszko Foundation Scholarship Program, The

Applicants must be a US citizen or a permanent resident of Polish descent and enrolled in an accredited graduate program. Selection based on academic excellence, interests and motivation, interest in Polish subjects or involvement in the Polish-American community, and financial need. Award amounts range from $1,000 to $7,000. See website for details.  Application deadline: January 1.

National Italian American Foundation

Several scholarships are available to students of Italo-American heritage. To be considered for a NIAF scholarship, a student must be enrolled in an US accredited institution of higher education with grade-point average of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 (or the equivalent) and be a United States citizen or a permanent resident alien. Download the scholarship handbook on website. Application for the next aid year will open on Dec. 1.

Native American Student Scholarships and Financial Aid

Native American Student Scholarships and Financial Aid can be found in the Native American College Student Support Guide.  In this guide, Native American and non-tribal students can learn about some of the trials facing this community of learners while also tapping into a range of resources meant to bolster Native American student numbers and support them while in school.   Visit website for  more information.

New England Hellenic Medical and Dental Society (NEHMDS) Scholarship

The applicant must be of Greek descent and a student member of the New England Hellenic Medical and Dental Society. Awards will be made based upon academic performance and/or need. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited medical or dental institution the following academic year. Applicants must have displayed an ongoing interest and commitment to the health field and to Hellenic issues and are required to receive the award in person in May. NEHMD scholarship website. Applications are due by April 8.

Ryu Family Foundation, Inc. Seol Bong Scholarship

Seol Bong Scholarship is available to U.S. Citizens or permanent residents of Korean ancestry who are legal residents and pursuing an advanced degree in one of the following states: CT, DE, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, or VT. Minimum GPA of 3.5. Formal application, essay, transcripts and recommendations due by October 1. See website for details.