International Physician Scholarship

The International Physician Scholarship Fund was established to provide access to quality education for physicians who reside in low and middle-income countries (as defined by the World Bank) to attend and participate in the Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care.

This scholarship program provides financial support (up to $5,000) to scholarship recipients to cover ordinary costs associated with attending the Annual Assembly registration* and travel-related expenses, including airfare, taxi fare, meals, and lodging. At the Annual Assembly, scholarship recipients will gain access to the latest clinical information and research updates in hospice and palliative care from leading experts in the field. Recipients will also be paired with members of the Academy as conference guides and give a brief presentation about the state of hospice and palliative care where they practice at the conference.

Interested in getting involved in global palliative care? Review the list of organizations to gain insights.

*Please note this scholarship is only to attend the 2026 Annual Assembly and does not cover any preconference workshops.

Eligibility

Scholarships are available to physicians who work in hospice and palliative medicine and who care for seriously ill patients. Eligible physicians must permanently reside in low and middle-income countries, as defined by the World Bank.

We hope that the scholarship recipients will share the knowledge attained from the Annual Assembly to improve the palliative care offerings in their home country. Preference will be given to applicants who:

• have not previously attended the Annual Assembly,
• are junior in their career with 2-10 years of experience primarily in palliative care,
• whose organizations are considered least able to afford this opportunity, and
• are fluent in speaking English.

Applicants may choose their preferred option:

• In-Person Attendance: Scholarship recipients will have their registration fees fully covered and will also receive financial support (up to $5,000) to each recipient to cover costs such as meeting registration and travel expenses to attend the 2026 Annual Assembly.
• Assembly On-Call: Scholarship recipients will receive complimentary access to the virtual Assembly On-Call platform.

Only for In-person applicants: Recipients are required to obtain a valid (through April 2026) US visa. If a visa is not obtained by this date, then the International Physician scholarship may be revoked.

How to Apply

The call for applications for the 2026 International Physician Scholarships closed Friday, November 21 at 11:59pm PT.

1. Complete the Application – All applications must be submitted through the Academy’s online application portal.
2. Letter of Recommendation – This can be uploaded as a PDF through the online application form.
3. Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) – No more than two pages.

Notifications of scholarships will be made in December 2025.

If you have any questions, please email Isa Medina at [email protected].

Support the International Scholars Fund

You can play a vital role in supporting future international physicians from developing countries by assisting them in attending the Annual Assembly. Join us in creating opportunities for emerging leaders to strengthen the field of hospice and palliative medicine.

Past Recipients

Congratulations to these individuals who were awarded a scholarship to the past Annual Assemblies. We are very excited that you joined us!