Scholarships
The Financial Aid Office at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is here to assist you in meeting your education costs. In addition to federal financial aid, all students should look into applying for CDU and external scholarships. Scholarships are a great way to minimize your educational loan debt or help meet the expenses your federal financial aid does not cover. Below are helpful links to get you started on your scholarship search. There are also many organizations that sponsor scholarships, such as corporations, civic organizations, state, medical organizations, and other groups that may not be listed here. It does take time to research and apply for scholarships; however, that time can be beneficial to you. If you need assistance in applying for any scholarship, please stop by the Financial Aid Office or contact us at (323) 563-4824 or finaid@cdrewu.edu
Please keep in mind that all scholarships received MUST be reported to the Financial Aid Office and will be included as part of your financial aid package. Federal regulations require scholarships to be used in determining your eligibility for federal financial aid. In some cases, scholarships may reduce the amount you qualify for in need based financial aid, such as the Subsidized Stafford Loan.
Scholarships Accepting Applications
Scholarships for FinAid webpage
Frank and Patty Skerl Educational Scholarship for the Physically Disabled – Application Deadline April 20, 2024. Two winners $500.00 each.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship – Application Deadline May 1, 2024. One $10,000.00 scholarship and five $5,000.00 Scholarships.
Christina Taylese Singh Memorial Scholarship – Application Deadline May 3, 2024. Two Winners $1,000.00 each.
Violet and Cyril Franks Scholarship – Application Deadline May 15, 2024. One $5,000.00 scholarship being awarded.
Nurse.org Healthcare Leaders Scholarship – Application Deadline December 31, 2024. One $1,500.00 scholarship being awarded.
$2000 Sallie Mae Scholarship – Application deadline at the end of each month.
California Veterans Association College Fee Waiver Program – Application Deadline: Rolling. Multiple awards with Varying amounts.
LA Tutors Innovation in Education Scholarship – Application deadline is on the 20th of each month. Scholarship Amount $500.00.
MPOWER Monthly Scholarship Series – Application deadline is the last day of each month
SOFI Scholarship – Application deadline at the end of each month.
College Ave $1,000 Scholarship Monthly Sweepstakes – Application deadline at the end of each month.
Sallie Mae and MPOWER Excellence in STEM Award – Application Deadline at the end of each month (September 2023 – May 2024)
Telacu Scholarships: TOYOTA/TELACU Scholarship – TELACU
Resources
Please visit the following sites to review scholarship opportunities across the nation. Many of these sites provide opportunities for students to complete a profile to have scholarships sent to them periodically throughout the year.
- Fast Web Scholarships
- Scholarships – List of College Scholarships and Applications (studentscholarships.org)
- Student Financial Aid Search Engine: Find & Apply For Financial Aid to Pay for College (collegescholarships.org)
- Find Scholarships for College Students | Cappex
- Scholarship Search – Start Your Free College Scholarship Search Here – Free Scholarships, Grants, Financial Aid at Scholarships.com
- Providing Access to College Scholarships | Scholarship America
- Calmoura Scholarship
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