The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to young surgeons from countries outside the United States or Canada who have shown a strong interest in teaching and research.

These scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, allow scholars to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in the United States and Canada. They also allow scholars to fully participate in educational opportunities and activities at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

Originally, the scholarship endowment was established through the contributions made by Paul R. Hawley, MD (FACS Hon), a former College Director.

More recently, additional gifts from the family of Abdol Islami, MD (FACS), the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and others have expanded the number of scholarship awards available through the International Guest Scholarship endowment.

About The American College Of Surgeons

The primary focus of the American College of Surgeons is to enhance the well-being and treatment of surgical patients while upholding high standards of care within a favourable and ethical practice setting.

ACS Scholarship Program

Aim And Benefits Of The Scholarship Program

The scholarships, valued at $10,000 per recipient, allow the scholars to explore clinical, teaching, and research initiatives in the United States and Canada. Additionally, they can attend and actively engage in the educational events and programs offered by the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress.

Requirements For Program Qualification

• Individuals applying must have graduated from medical schools and finished their surgical training.
• The age range for applicants is between 35 and 50 years when submitting the completed application.
• Candidates must submit their applications from the location they intend to settle in permanently. Only applications from individuals engaged in surgical practice, teaching, or research at their intended permanent location for at least one year after completing all formal training (including fellowships and scholarships) will be processed.
• Candidates should have demonstrated a commitment to teaching and/or research that aligns with the standards of their country.
• Early career candidates are considered more suitable than those in senior academic positions.
• Applicants need to complete the application form provided by the College on their website. The application and accompanying documents must be in English. Submitting only a curriculum vitae is not acceptable.
• Applicants must provide a comprehensive list of their publications and select three complete publications (reprints or manuscripts) to submit.
• Candidates who have not previously undergone training or surgical fellowships in the U.S. or Canada may receive preference.
• Applicants are required to provide three letters of recommendation, which should be prepared independently by their colleagues.
• One of these letters should be from either the department chair or a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons who resides in the same country as the applicant.
• The letter from the department chair or the Fellow should mention the applicant’s teaching and other academic contributions.
• The person making the recommendation should be responsible for submitting the letters of recommendation.
• The online application form is designed in a way that helps both the Scholarship Selection Subcommittee and the applicant. It aids the applicant in submitting a well-organized curriculum vitae.
• The International Guest Scholarships must be utilized in the designated year and cannot be postponed.
• Scholarship recipients must submit a comprehensive written report detailing their experiences gained through the scholarships upon completing their tours.
• If an applicant is unsuccessful in their initial application, they can reapply up to two times. However, each reapplication requires the completion and submission of a new application along with fresh supporting documentation.

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Application Deadline

August 18, 2023

How To Apply

If you are interested and meet the necessary qualifications, you can apply for the International Guest Scholarships by visiting the American College of Surgeons website at apps.facs.org.