AHA Student Scholarships in Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke

Medical students and allied health graduate students enrolled at accredited U.S. institutions may apply for summer research scholarships in cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease/stroke, or cardiovascular surgery. Both the student and faculty preceptor must hold active AHA professional membership at application time.

Each scholarship provides $2,000 paid to the student's institution as a summer research stipend. Top cardiovascular disease recipients may receive an additional $1,000 as the Howard S. Silverman Scholar. Some categories include optional travel grants to AHA scientific meetings.

Applications are submitted electronically through the Council Awards Application System; the 2026 deadline is April 3. Students apply to only one of the three scholarship tracks and must include a scholar statement, preceptor statement, CVs, and optional reference letters.

The American Heart Association scientific councils run this recurring program to build early interest in cardiovascular and stroke research.