Established by U-M alumni Amy and Lawrence Cho, Cho Family Scholarships will provide small stipends for qualifying students pursuing clinical electives abroad to supplement grants already provided through Global REACH.
Who: All UMMS M3 and M4 students engaging in international electives.
What: Cho Family Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need as determined by the UMMS Office of Financial Aid (based on FAFSA data previously submitted by the student).
Amount: Qualifying students will receive $500 in addition to the standard M3 and M4 elective funding provided by Global REACH ($500 or $1500, depending on the host institution) to help fund their experience abroad.
How: All students applying for Global REACH funding can request consideration for Cho Family Fund Supplemental Scholarship eligibility. On behalf of UMMS and the students, Global REACH thanks Amy and Lawrence Cho for their support of formative educational experiences in global health.