Image Medical Education Scholarships Medical Student Education Financial Aid Medical Education Scholarships The UK College of Medicine administers a scholarship program with a variety of awards. Scholarships are awarded based on an expansive list of criterion – some scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence or financial need, while others are established on specific criteria such as Kentucky, county of origin or planned medical specialty. Academic Scholarships Academic Excellence Academic Excellence Awarded to fourth-year students for excellence in third-year clinical performance based on data compiled from evaluations across all clinical clerkships and scores from OSCE stations throughout third year. Academic Merit Academic Merit Awarded to a first-year student and is renewable. Averitt Scholarship Fund Averitt Scholarship Fund Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Preference is given to a native of Fayette County. James Woodall Bryan and Alwilda Louise Bryan Fund James Woodall Bryan and Alwilda Louise Bryan Fund Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Dr. John S. and Annabel Chambers Dr. John S. and Annabel Chambers Awarded to a medical student. College of Medicine Class of 1974 Endowed College of Medicine Class of 1974 Endowed Awarded to an entering first-year student with academic excellence. This scholarship is renewable. Geraldine L. Cosby Geraldine L. Cosby Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Irvine H. and Pauline B. Crosby Irvine H. and Pauline B. Crosby Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Dr. Richard R. and Dorothy Hillenmeyer Crutcher Dr. Richard R. and Dorothy Hillenmeyer Crutcher Awarded to an entering first-year Kentucky student and is renewable. Dean's Scholar Program Dean's Scholar Program Awarded to an entering first-year and is renewable. Edith J. Dickerson and Charles G. Dickerson Scholarship Edith J. Dickerson and Charles G. Dickerson Scholarship Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Hellmann Family Scholarship Fund Hellmann Family Scholarship Fund Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Dr. and Mrs. Albert B. Hoskins, III Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Albert B. Hoskins, III Scholarship Kentucky Resident and graduate of a Kentucky High School. Interested in practicing medicine in Kentucky (field of primary care). Based on academic excellence. Robert L. Johnson Memorial Robert L. Johnson Memorial Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Fred and Nola Jones Fred and Nola Jones Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Dr. Arthur and Marilyn Lieber Medical Scholarship Dr. Arthur and Marilyn Lieber Medical Scholarship Awarded to students who are excellent students that will enhance the medical school class. U.S. Citizen preference. Alfred "Pete" and Viola Mattei Scholarship Alfred "Pete" and Viola Mattei Scholarship Kentucky Resident enrolled in the College of Medicine is based on academic excellence. L.H. May Trust L.H. May Trust Awarded to medical students. Medical Alumni Association Scholarship Medical Alumni Association Scholarship Awarded to an entering first-year Kentucky student and is renewable. Medical Center Wright Recruitment Medical Center Wright Recruitment Awarded to an entering first-year student. This scholarship may be one year or renewable. Dr. William D. Medina Scholarship Dr. William D. Medina Scholarship Demonstrates a financial need. Based on academic excellence of admitted applicants. Michael A. Niewodowski, MD Michael A. Niewodowski, MD Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Dr. Wilson Sebastian, Jr. Memorial Dr. Wilson Sebastian, Jr. Memorial Awarded to an entering first-year Kentucky student and is renewable. Robert Shapiro, MD Robert Shapiro, MD Awarded to an entering first-year medical student and is renewable. David B. Stevens, MD David B. Stevens, MD Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. George H. Widener, M.D. Scholarship George H. Widener, M.D. Scholarship Demonstrates a financial need and potential for academic success. William Ira Yeary Scholarship William Ira Yeary Scholarship Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. Financial Need Scholarships Dr. Peter and Jody Bosomworth Medical Scholarship Dr. Peter and Jody Bosomworth Medical Scholarship Kentucky Resident enrolled in the College of Medicine. Show strong desire to practice medicine in Kentucky. Demonstrate a financial need. Awarded equally between genders- alternating each year. Class of 1969 Class of 1969 Awarded to medical students. A FAFSA is required. College of Medicine Class of 1973 Scholarship College of Medicine Class of 1973 Scholarship Demonstrate a financial need. Must maintain good academic standing. John W. Collins, Sr., MD and Peggie H. Collins and Family Scholarship John W. Collins, Sr., MD and Peggie H. Collins and Family Scholarship Awarded to an entering first-year student who shows academic excellence. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. James & Suzanne Elliot Family Scholarship James & Suzanne Elliot Family Scholarship Kentucky Resident enrolled in the College of Medicine. Demonstrates a financial need. Dr. William C. and Doris M. Ellis Dr. William C. and Doris M. Ellis Awarded to an entering first-year student who shows academic excellence. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. FT. Logan Derby-Wright Foundation Medical Scholarship FT. Logan Derby-Wright Foundation Medical Scholarship Residents of Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln, Mercer, and Rockcastle Counties, KY. Demonstrate a financial need. Abner Golden, MD Abner Golden, MD Awarded to an entering first-year Kentucky student. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Griffith Medical Dr. Thomas Jefferson Griffith Medical Awarded to an entering first-year student who shows academic excellence. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. Diane Gussler-Lobach, MD Endowed Diane Gussler-Lobach, MD Endowed Awarded to an entering first-year student who shows academic excellence. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. Huang Family Scholarship in Medicine Huang Family Scholarship in Medicine Demonstrates a financial need and potential for academic success, must maintain good academic standing. Dr. Jamie Jacobs Medical Student Dr. Jamie Jacobs Medical Student Awarded to an entering first-year student who shows academic excellence. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. Robert B. & Helen P. Jewell Foundation Robert B. & Helen P. Jewell Foundation Awarded to an entering first-year student. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. Dorothy and Edwin H. Munich Memorial Dorothy and Edwin H. Munich Memorial Awarded to a medical student who demonstrates academic excellence. A FAFSA is required. Dr. C. Edward and Betty Jane Rankin Dr. C. Edward and Betty Jane Rankin Awarded to an entering first-year Kentucky student who demonstrates academic excellence. This scholarship is renewable. Dr. R. Todd and Patricia Sweeney Dr. R. Todd and Patricia Sweeney Awarded to a rising second-year Kentucky student with a minimum 3.0 GPA. A FAFSA required for consideration. Byron Young, MD Byron Young, MD Awarded to Kentucky student(s). A FAFSA is required Specialty or Criterion-Based Scholarships There are various awards given to students based on specific criteria such as county of origin and career specialty interests. No application needed unless indicated otherwise. Dr. Roger Darrell Akers Memorial Dr. Roger Darrell Akers Memorial Awarded to entering first-year student, with preference given to residents of Floyd County. A FAFSA is required and this scholarship is renewable. Peter Ardery Peter Ardery Awarded to third and/or fourth-year student who wishes to pursue a medical rotation in another country and has financial need. This scholarship is not renewable. R. Quin Bailey, MD R. Quin Bailey, MD Awarded to a first-year Kentucky student and is based on academic excellence, demonstrated financial need, and interest in the practice of Primary Care. Harry King and Nelle Buttermore Harry King and Nelle Buttermore Awarded to an entering first-year student and is based on academic excellence and demonstrated financial need. A FAFSA is required and preference given to resident of Kentucky from an Appalachian county. Biz and Jackie Cain Family Medical Scholarship Biz and Jackie Cain Family Medical Scholarship Provides scholarship to student enrolled at the Northern Kentucky campus. Demonstrates a financial need. Must maintain good academic standing. Graduated high school from one of the following Kentucky counties: Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Pendleton, Grant. Fermaglich Family Scholarship Fermaglich Family Scholarship One or both parents who have served or are serving in active duty for the United States Military. Demonstrate a financial need. Preference given to out of state student if multiple students are eligible. Jonas Fields Minority Scholarship Jonas Fields Minority Scholarship Kentucky Resident enrolled in the College of Medicine. Award to minority students who demonstrates a financial need. Dr. Robert and Linda Granacher Scholarship Dr. Robert and Linda Granacher Scholarship Resident of Meade (preferred) followed by Breckenridge, Bullitt, Hardin Counties KY. Then Kentucky resident, if no student identified. Demonstrate a financial need. Emily Neil Griggs Memorial Emily Neil Griggs Memorial Awarded to a third or fourth-year student and is based on academic excellence, financial need and practice interest in Oncology. James F. Hile Medical James F. Hile Medical Awarded based on academic excellence, interest in general/family medicine (no actual service commitment required). This scholarship can be renewed. Kentucky Medical Association Alliance Fund Kentucky Medical Association Alliance Fund This scholarship is based on academic excellence and preference is given to a resident of Kentucky with intent to practice in Kentucky (no actual service commitment required). Dr. W.C. and Sara McCauley Dr. W.C. and Sara McCauley Awarded to second, third, or fourth-year medical students. This scholarship is based on academic excellence, financial need and preference is given to a resident of Woodford County. A FAFSA is required and the scholarship is not renewable. Medical Center Enhancement Scholarship Medical Center Enhancement Scholarship May be awarded to medical students to promote diversity in the College of Medicine. Students must be in good academic standing. J. Lester Miller J. Lester Miller Awarded to an entering first-year student and is based on academic excellence, financial need, and preference is given to a resident of Madison County. A FAFSA is required and this is a two-year scholarship. Paul E. Miller and Judith Sebastian-Miller Fellowship Paul E. Miller and Judith Sebastian-Miller Fellowship Awarded to an entering first-year student who has a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrates financial need and preference is for a native of Fayette County or contiguous counties. A FAFSA is required and the scholarship is renewable Charles G. Nichols, MD Endowed Scholarship Charles G. Nichols, MD Endowed Scholarship Awarded to residents of Pike, Floyd, Johnson, Breathitt, Leslie, Morgan, or Clay Counties in Kentucky with an interest in Family Care (preferably) or Primary care and in returning to the aforementioned counties who demonstrate a financial need. Northern Kentucky Campus Scholarship Northern Kentucky Campus Scholarship Provides scholarship to student enrolled at the Northern Kentucky campus. Demonstrates a financial need. Preference given to medical student(s) from Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant, Owen, Pendleton, Gallatin, Carroll, or Bracken Counties, Kentucky. Ethelyn O'Neal Fellowship Ethelyn O'Neal Fellowship Award to a first-year student, based on the following preferences: Graduate of high schools in Union County with practice interest in the city of Sturgis in Union County; Graduate of high schools in Union County with practice interest in Union County; Graduate of high schools in Union County; or Graduate of high schools in Crittenden, Webster or Hopkins counties with practice interest in any of the three counties. Kevin Pearce M.D., RPLP Scholarship Fund Kevin Pearce M.D., RPLP Scholarship Fund Provides scholarship to student enrolled in the RPLP program or other students who demonstrates an interest in rural medicine. Robert E. Pennington, MD Scholarship Fund Robert E. Pennington, MD Scholarship Fund Provides scholarship to student enrolled in the College of Medicine. Preference is given to students from Eastern Kentucky. Michael D. Rankin, MD Community Scholarship Michael D. Rankin, MD Community Scholarship May be awarded to a medical student who is a resident of a rural county in Kentucky, with preference for Boyle, Casey, Garrard, Lincoln or Mercer counties, and who has an agricultural background. Students must have good academic performance and financial need. A FAFSA is required and the scholarship is renewable. Dr. William P. (Bill) Riordan, Jr. Scholarship Dr. William P. (Bill) Riordan, Jr. Scholarship Provides scholarship to students enrolled at the Bowling Green campus who demonstrate a financial need. Walter J. Salmon, Sr. and Walter J. Salmon, Jr. Memorial Walter J. Salmon, Sr. and Walter J. Salmon, Jr. Memorial Awarded to an entering first-year student and is renewable. To be considered, the recipient required to complete a clinical rotation in nephrology during enrollment, however, no service commitment is required. Ray and Lorena Gaye Salyer Ray and Lorena Gaye Salyer Awarded to an entering first-year student and is based on academic excellence. Students should be a native of Kentucky from Madison, Breathitt or Johnson counties and demonstrate financial need. A FAFSA is required and the scholarship is renewable. Dr. Eileen R. Scherl Dr. Eileen R. Scherl Awarded to a rising fourth-year student who plans to practice internal medicine. Eloise C. Smith and Dr. E. Vernon Smith Medical Scholarship Eloise C. Smith and Dr. E. Vernon Smith Medical Scholarship Awarded to a medical student(s) based on academic excellence. Students should be a resident of Greenup County and commit a minimum of five service years of medical practice following completion of degree requirements and any post-doctoral training. Non-compliance of the scholarship agreement does require that the scholarship is repaid in full as a loan. Application required David B. Stevens Medical Fellowship David B. Stevens Medical Fellowship Awarded to third and fourth-year students. The scholarship is based on academic excellence, financial need, and submission of letters of recommendation from Orthopaedic Surgery faculty members or research abstract. Application required Dr. and Mrs. James A. Sutherland, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. James A. Sutherland, Sr. Awarded to a rising third-year student. Scholarships are based on academic excellence and demonstrated leadership ability in the College of Medicine. It is not renewable. Helen R. Westman, MD Helen R. Westman, MD Awarded to an entering first-year Kentucky student with preference for women with financial need. A FAFSA is required and the scholarship is renewable. United States Armed Forces Scholarships U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program U.S. Army Health Professions Scholarship Program The U.S. Army has approximately 255 Health Professions Scholarship Program recipients for medical and dental school each year. The active duty obligation will be dependent upon the length of scholarship received. Recipients can expect: $20,000 sign-on bonus 100% tuition and required academic fees for medical/dental school Reimbursement for required books, required non-expendable equipment, and required licensing exams Monthly stipend of $2,466 for 10.5 months each year (goes up each July) Active duty pay as a 2nd Lieutenant six weeks each year Contact: Staff Sgt. Griffin DuMont Lexington Army Medical Recruiting Stationgriffin.j.dumont.mil@mail.mil 859-407-9052. U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program U.S. Navy Health Professions Scholarship Program For information, visit their webpage here. Contact:Petty Officer Ryan Sanders Director - Medical Officer Programs 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 217 Louisville, KY 40223 U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program U.S. Air Force Health Professions Scholarship Program The Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) through the United States Air Force is awarded to a select group of medical students each year, who not only display great potential as a health care professional, but as a future leader in the United States Air Force. Below, are the basic eligibility requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen Must have a desire to serve your country Have a letter of acceptance into medical school Be under the age of 38 Complete and pass military doctors physical Have no major law violations This scholarship pays full tuition; some fees, books, and supplies; plus a monthly stipend. Contact: Air Force Health Professions Officer Recruiting - Nashville 342 Air Force Recruiting Squadron 2636 Elm Hill Pike, Ste 130 Nashville, TN 37214 Office: 615-885-9970 Email: 342rcs.flt.b@us.af.mil External Scholarships & Additional Resources ScholarshipUniverse National Health Service Corps Scholarships Fastweb Scholarship Search Database Daviess County Medical Society Alliance Scholarship