Scholarships

Scholarships are a great way to offset some of the costs tied to attending medical school and reducing the need to take out loans. There are a range of scholarship opportunities available to the students of JABSOM with most of them being funded through the generosity of various donors. The scholarship opportunities are listed by categories and all scholarships are subject to fund availability. We strongly encourage students to apply every year to obtain as much financial assistance possible.

For assistance, contact the JABSOM Scholarship Director & Financial Aid Counselor.

As of 12/1/22: New external scholarships/opportunities can be found on this Google Doc.

Recruitment Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Committee each year to recruit the top applicants to JABSOM. View additional information by visiting our list of recruitment scholarships.

Scholarships for First Year Students (MS1)

These scholarships are offered to incoming students after matriculation to JABSOM. Scholarship availability is announced during Orientation Week at which they may apply. View additional information regarding these scholarships by visiting our list of MS1 scholarships.

Scholarships for Continuing Students (MS2-4)

These scholarships are offered to our 2nd through 4th year students. Most applications for these scholarships are available through the STAR website. Scholarships that share similar criteria are tied to a Common Application within STAR to make the application process more efficient. View additional information regarding these opportunities by visiting our list of available MS2 – MS4 scholarships.

Scholarships for ʻImi Hoʻola Graduates

These scholarships are offered to students who have successfully completed the ʻImi Hoʻola Post-Baccalaureate Program and have matriculated into JABSOM. View additional details by visiting our list of scholarships for ʻImi Hoʻola graduates.

Scholarships for Non-Resident Students

As a state institution, the majority of our institutional scholarships are intended for students that are Hawaiʻi residents. However, there are scholarships that are available to our Non-resident students to apply. View additional information by visiting our list of scholarships for non-resident students.

It is highly advised that you also pursue external scholarships to broaden your search for financial assistance.

Scholarships for Students of Native Hawaiian Ancestry

These scholarships indicate a preference for students of Native Hawaiian Ancestry. View additional details by visiting our list of scholarships for Native Hawaiian students.

External Scholarships

These scholarships opportunities come from sources outside of JABSOM from various donors, businesses and organizations. These scholarships have separate applications and deadlines. The listing is updated as we receive notices. Check back periodically for updates. To obtain further information, view our list of these external scholarships.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are receiving any external scholarships, please report them by email to medfas@hawaii.edu.