More than one out of every three people in the U.S. are considered obese, which is taking a massive toll on the health and quality of life for people with obesity and on the nation’s healthcare costs. To increase awareness and encourage new activity and insight into the field, Bariatric Surgery Source is pleased to offer a bi-annual (January and August) $1,000 college scholarship (totaling $2,000 per year).

Eligibility:

• Currently majoring in any medically-related degree or attending any medically-related certification program.
• Students of any age – scholarships are not restricted to graduating high school seniors, high-school graduates, undergraduates, or graduate students.
• Attending (or accepted by) school full-time (as defined by the educational institution) at an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, or vocational-technical school located in the U.S.

Deadline: January 1st, and July 1st

For more information on applying, please visit their site http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com/bariatric-surgery-scholarship.html#eligibility-requirements