Elevate Access
Talent should never be limited by financial barriers and patient care should not be limited by access. KGI students, when given the opportunity, are able to innovate and work toward providing access to care for underserved communities. Everyone wins when given access.
Why Support Matters
Your support expands scholarships, emergency assistance, experiential learning opportunities, and student resources that make a KGI education accessible to talented students from all backgrounds. Those students, in turn, combine their knowledge and lived experiences to make a difference in their communities by providing access to education and healthcare that might not otherwise be available.
Second-year OTD student Ana Melchor ’27 is featured in a national digital film series called Project Remission. The short documentary highlights her capstone project, which aims to grow education about lifestyle medicine in the Latino community to address diabetes. The film also highlights the personal connection to Type 2 diabetes that Melchor and her family has.
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Student Success Fund
Don't Let Crisis Derail a Dream
Managed by the Office of Student Affairs, this fund provides a critical safety net for students facing unexpected financial hardships that could disrupt their graduate studies. Life can throw curveballs, and this fund offers emergency grants to help students navigate unforeseen circumstances like medical emergencies, family crises, or natural disasters. By contributing to the Student Success Fund, you provide vital support that allows students to stay focused on their education and complete their degrees, even in the face of adversity. Your generosity ensures that a temporary crisis doesn't derail their path to a brighter future.
Student Scholarships
Invest in Talent: Unlock the Future with Scholarships
Investing in student scholarships empowers talented individuals to pursue their dreams of a KGI education, regardless of their financial background. Scholarships help attract and retain the brightest minds, fostering a diverse and vibrant learning environment. By supporting scholarships, you directly contribute to the success of our students and the future of the applied life sciences, health science careers, and pharmaceutical related industries.
LeadHERship Scholarship Program
Empowering Students, Transforming Futures
The LeadHERship scholarship program empowers aspiring student leaders in STEM and healthcare by providing vital financial support and mentoring. This initiative helps to fostering a more diverse and equitable future. By investing in LeadHERship, you are not only supporting individual students but also contributing to advancements in innovation and leadership that will benefit society as a whole. This competitive scholarship is open to one or more student’s annually who are active with the Women in STEM Club during their first year at KGI. The club is open to all students.
Excellence in Professional Development Fund
Give Students a Competitive Edge
KGI students gain a competitive edge through a variety of immersive industry experiences, like conferences, research, and student competitions that complement their rigorous coursework. These opportunities provide invaluable real-world learning, mentorship, and networking, leading to challenging and impactful careers. To ensure more students can fully participate in these career-shaping experiences, your support of the Excellence in Professional Development fund helps cover costs associated with research, conference attendance, and professional development activities, paving the way for their future success.
