Eileen M. Bonner Scholarship Award for Medical Excellence
Funding Amount
$1,000 scholarship + up to $1,000 travel reimbursement
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Eileen M. Bonner Scholarship Award for Medical Excellence
Funder: Reserve Organization of America (ROA) via the STARs Foundation
Award Amount: $1,000 scholarship for medical education + reimbursement of up to $1,000 in travel expenses to attend ROA National Convention to receive the award
Geographic Scope: United States
Purpose: Recognize an outstanding Reservist in the Medical Branch of one of the Uniformed Services or National Guard who has demonstrated exceptional service to military and civilian communities while furthering their medical education
- Reservist of the Medical Branch of one of the Uniformed Services OR National Guard
- Must be pursuing medical education/advancement in healthcare field
- Outstanding service record (above and beyond call of duty)
- Demonstrated contribution to both military and civilian communities
- Eligible Fields: Healthcare professions in reserve components of U.S. uniformed services (Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, Coast Guard Reserve, as well as reserve components of Public Health Service and NOAA)
Eligibility
- Service excellence in military and civilian contexts
- Potential to enhance civilian and/or military occupation in healthcare
- Commitment to furthering medical education/training
Selection Criteria
- Served in U.S. Army Reserve, ultimately becoming Chief Nurse of the 8th Medical Brigade (largest Army Reserve medical command with 17 hospitals and 23 other units)
- Was ROA's first female national president (1984-1985)
- Was a lifetime member of ROA
- Died in 2012
Background
Named after Colonel Eileen M. Bonner, a native of Brooklyn, New York, who:The scholarship honors her legacy as a pathmaker in military medicine and leadership.
- Address: 1 Constitution Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002-5618
- Phone (Local): 202.479.2200
- Phone (Toll Free): 800.809.9448
- Website: www.roa.org
- More Information: www.roa.org/scholarships
Contact Information
ROA Headquarters:How to Apply
Application Process
1. Contact ROA: Visit www.roa.org/scholarships for current application information and deadlines
2. Submit Application Materials:
- Application form
- Documentation of military service in medical field
- Examples of service to military and civilian communities
- Evidence of pursuit of medical education
- Supporting letters or recommendations
3. Selection: ROA committee reviews and selects winner
4. Award Presentation: Winner invited to receive award at ROA National Convention
- Award includes $1,000 check and certificate
- Up to $1,000 travel expense reimbursement provided
- Application form (available through www.roa.org/scholarships)
- Military service documentation
- Proof of enrollment/pursuit in medical education program
- Essays or statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation or endorsement
Required Materials
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Similar grants from this funder and related organizations
The Fabulous Find Monthly Partnership Grant
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BJA Veterans Treatment Court Program
Amount
$950,000 - $2,500,000
Deadline
April 27, 2026
Children of Warriors National Presidents' Scholarship
Amount
$5,000 per scholarship (3 scholarships awarded annually per geographic division, 15 total)
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Member Loyalty Scholarship (Junior Member Loyalty Scholarship)
Amount
$2,500 per scholarship (10 scholarships awarded - 2 per division)
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Ready to apply for Eileen M. Bonner Scholarship Award for Medical Excellence?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.