Grants & Scholarships
The Global Surgery & Disparities Program awards grants and scholarships to faculty, residents, fellows, and students at the University of Minnesota in support of their humanitarian work all around the world.
Together we can build awareness, engage stakeholders, and propel change.
If you have questions about any of the awards please contact [email protected]
Funding Opportunities
UMGSD Global Surgery Initiative Fund
Justin Goodhue Humanitarian Scholarship
This award is named in memory of Dr. Justin W. Goodhue, an extremely gifted, yet incredibly humble true humanitarian. Justin was extremely passionate about helping others and stated this was the reason he went into medicine. Each year this scholarship supports residents at the University of Minnesota who would like to follow in Justin's footsteps by participating in humanitarian work worldwide. This scholarship provides future generations of surgical residents the opportunity to honor and carry out Justin's vision.
To learn more about opportunities for obtaining funding, please email [email protected]
Scheffler International Medical Mission Trip Award
Thanks to the generosity of Russell and Kathyrn Scheffler, each year this award supports medical students at the University of Minnesota who would like to participate in medical mission trips. Students often come home inspired to be more involved in their local community and have an increased interest in pursuing a career in global surgery.
To learn more about opportunities for obtaining funding, please email [email protected]
Mark G. Jorgensen Global Nursing Scholarship
Nursing is a vital component of every multidisciplinary global surgery team. The purpose of this fund is to provide nurses with scholarships that allow them to participate in University of Minnesota global surgery activities around the world. During medical missions, physicians, clinical teams, and general volunteers come together in under-resourced settings to transform patient lives through surgical and primary care.
A special thanks to The Jorgensen Family for establishing this scholarship fund.