Student Scholarships in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke Grant

The American Heart Association offers $2,000 scholarships for students researching cerebrovascular disease and stroke. These funds are paid directly to the recipient's institution. Additionally, scholarship winners may qualify for a $750 travel grant to attend the International Stroke Conference, provided they present an accepted co-authored abstract. Eligibility includes being a member of the AHA and studying in accredited programs focused on cardiovascular disease.

April 3, 2026, 6 p.m. (CT) - Deadline to apply for this award in the Council Awards System.
$2,000 scholarships, paid directly to the selected student’s institution, are available for students conducting research related to cerebrovascular disease and stroke. Scholarship recipients may also be eligible to receive a $750 travel grant, pending verification of their attendance at the International Stroke Conference (ISC) and confirmation of an accepted co-authored abstract for the current year's conference.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include students enrolled in medical schools or in master's or equivalent programs at accredited institutions in the United States where research training in cardiovascular disease and stroke is available.Both the applicant and applicant's preceptor must be active members of the AHA at the time of application.Awards are made to U.S.-based institutions where research training is available under qualified supervision. If a student conducts research at a location other than their home institution, they must obtain written approval from their dean or another institutional official.
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Ineligibility

Individuals who have already earned an MD/PhD or PhD are not eligible, unless the previously earned PhD was in a field area unrelated to basic sciences.