The Community Room
Why is a sense of community important? Because it connects us.
People in our community uplift us when we’re struggling. They celebrate with us when we’re triumphant. They grieve with us when we experience loss. And they support us in our endeavors.
The Community Room of the Success Clinic is a place where you can feel empowered.
If you want to elevate yourself through education but don’t know how to find funding, turn to the Community Room. Here you can explore a list of scholarships and programs — especially for minorities.
If you need the advice of a mentor but don’t know where to turn, you can come to the Community Room. Here you’ll find a directory of people who are willing to be your mentor and offer cost-free wisdom to help you navigate life’s challenges.
Scholarships & More
Access to higher education has not always been equal for all people. There exist resources to help you pay for the education you need to lay the foundation for success. Looking for funding to help jumpstart your medical or health-sciences education? Check out this list of resources:
Diversity / Financial Need
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This honorary award given by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences acknowledges individuals whose actions, example and efforts contribute to a respectful and supportive environment at the university and in the Western New York community.
Deadline: Currently closed.
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This fellowship is offered to medical students at UB whose individual life experiences and perspectives will enhance inclusion in our community.
Deadline: Check official website
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The fund supports students at UB in good standing who have completed at least their first year of medical school and plan to participate in a global health care experience abroad.
Deadlines: April 1 & July 1 & Nov 1
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UB awards this $40,000 scholarship —$10,000 for each year of medical school — to one student in each incoming class.
Deadline: Check official website
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This fund is available to students who are experiencing an unexpected hardship that could impact their ability to remain enrolled in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Deadline: Check official website
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This funding is for underrepresented medical students enrolled in U.S. medical schools. It awards between $2,000 and $5,000 in financial assistance.
Deadline: NMF is not accepting new applications for this scholarship at this time. Check back in 2024.
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This scholarship honors the first African-American Fellow of ACHE. It is offered to provide financial aid to racially/ethnically students in health care management graduate programs.
Deadline: Apply between January 1 and March 31, 2024
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If you are a Black or African American U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you can apply IF you are currently a high school senior and plan on attending college. You must be interested in global entrepreneurship and/or community engagement.
Deadline: November 1, 2023
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JRF Scholars receive college scholarships of up to $35,000 and attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City. This is for graduating high school seniors.
Deadline: The 2023 application closed January 11. Check back in autumn 2023 for 2024 application details.
Medical School Debt-Forgiveness / Loan Repayment
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The Catholic Health System/Western New York Medical Scholarship addresses two key objectives — student debt and projected physician shortages. This is for people who have a relative working for either the Catholic Health System or the Catholic Medical Partners, and who have graduated from a high school located in one of Western New York’s counties.
Deadline: December 15
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Western New York Medical Scholarships at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences were initiated by local physicians and business leaders to address two key objectives — student debt and projected physician shortages. Preference will be given to applicants who complete their residency training in Western New York.
Deadlines: Multiple; check official website
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Get financial support and other incentives to help you navigate the unique and challenging opportunities of medical school and serve on the Army Medical team.
Deadline: Check official website
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The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program (NHSC SP) awards scholarships to students pursuing eligible primary care health professions training. In return, scholars commit to provide primary care health services in Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Deadline: Check official website
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For more than 75 years, NMF has invested in scholarships and service-learning programs to increase the number of physicians, health professionals, and researchers in the U.S. who are underrepresented in health care.
Deadlines: Multiple; check official website
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The Economically Disadvantaged First Professional Study Program offers scholarships to full time University at Buffalo medical, dental, pharmacy and law students who are pursuing graduate or first professional degrees, and who are determined to have exceptional need by the Financial Aid Office.
Deadline: May 6
First-Year Medical Student Summer Paid Internship
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This fellowship supports rising second-year medical student summer research projects with UB-affiliated faculty members.
Deadline: March 2, 2023. Check back for 2024 details.
Mentor Connections
A list of mentors is currently being formulated. If you’re interested in becoming a mentor or receiving career guidance / life advice from a mentor, please complete this form.
You will receive a response as quickly as possible.
