Available Scholarships

How we can support you

The Doctors in Italy Scholarships recognize and support students who have shown an international mindset and a passion for healthcare, facilitating their participation in the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program, a study abroad opportunity specific for their career goals.

A limited number of scholarships are made available to selected applicants. If you wish to apply for a scholarship, check the requirements and procedure outlined below.

To support applicants who are in the process of completing their interview and waiting to hear about their acceptance, the deadlines for both scholarship types have been extended to March 24 2023.

$ 500 4 available

GPA: 3.8 or more
Summer deadline: March 3, 2023 (extended to March 24)
Must have: demonstrated commitment to exceptional academic results and extracurricular achievements

$ 1,000 4 available

GPA: 3.2 or higher
Summer deadline: March 3 2023 (extended to March 24)
Must have: contributing to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the Program

What you need before applying

In order to be considered for a scholarship you will need to be officially enrolled in one of the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Programs for summer 2023.

Here’s the complete process up to your scholarship application:

Complete your application for a Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program.
If you qualify, you’ll be invited to attend an interview with our Admissions team.
Within 10 days after your interview, you will be notified of our final decision regarding your application.
If you are accepted into the program, you will be invited to pay a €300 deposit to secure your spot.
At this point, you will receive instructions on how to apply for a scholarship.

Advice for scholarship applicants

The deadline is March 3, 2023 (extended to March 24) and only accepted fellows can apply. Send in your application soon!
If you qualify for both, you can send one application for both scholarship types
Focus on yourself, what makes you special, your individual contribution to the world you live in
Talk about yourself in the most honest and genuine way, if you are selected it will be thanks to this
Research other financial aid opportunities to complement the scholarship and your own savings

ALUMNI

Featured Scholarship Winners

Some of the selected fellows who have been awarded a scholarship in the past years, and their inspiring stories.

I was really surprised to see the way I carried myself so well and became fearless and confident in my passion for medicine throughout the program.

Nthabeleng MacDonald Student at Gallaudet University
Rome Fellowship '22
Diversity Scholarship '22

I have so much respect for those who dedicate years of their lives to developing their knowledge of the human body and being able to confidently step into the operating room and have someone else’s life in their hands.

John Stoffer University of Miami
Rome Fellowship '22
Merit Scholarship

What to prepare for your application

A signed letter of request, with your full name and details
A personal statement brief (up to 2 pages) describing how your life experiences have shaped your perspectives and values, why you are committed to a career in healthcare and your plans after graduation
Academic transcripts confirming that you are enrolled and current GPA
A video (between 1 and 2 minutes in length) to explain why you wish to join the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program (creativity is appreciated!)

Once you are ready to apply, send your application and attached documents or links to the admissions team via email (to the same email that sends you updates on your progress in the enrollment).

The subject of the email should look like this: “Scholarship Application – Name Surname”.

PROGRAMS

Featured Programs

Check out other programs that may fit your academic and career goals. Where do you see yourself thriving?

Bologna, Italy

2 to 5 weeks

Florence, Italy

2 to 5 weeks

Vet medicine

2 weeks

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