{"id":3863,"date":"2025-06-04T16:09:18","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T20:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/financial-aid\/?page_id=3863"},"modified":"2026-03-04T12:02:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:02:31","slug":"scholarship-entry-details","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.uconn.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarship-entry-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarship Entry Details"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In partnership with both the School of Dental Medicine and School of Medicine, the Office of Student Financial Aid Services will offer two $1,000.00 scholarships in the fall and spring terms to students who participate in the Financial Wellness Program.\u00a0 One medical and one dental student will be randomly selected and awarded the scholarship.\u00a0 Students can only receive the scholarship once per academic year.<\/p>\n

Participation in the Financial Wellness Program consists of completing different challenges.\u00a0 These range from completing term specific coursework, to attending AAMC webinars and seminars, to submitting budget paperwork.\u00a0 Challenges are optional, but those who choose to participate will receive one scholarship entry for each challenge completed.\u00a0 The more entries, the more chances a student has to receive the scholarship.<\/p>\n

There are two tiers of\u00a0 challenges; standard<\/strong> and bonus<\/strong>.\u00a0 Once the standard challenge requirement has been successfully completed students will have the opportunity to complete bonus challenges for additional entries.<\/p>\n

In the fall a student must complete no less than\u00a0two<\/strong> separate assigned AAMC courses to be eligible to earn bonus entries.\u00a0 Students can complete more AAMC coursework and attend the AAMC webinars to earn more entries as well.\u00a0 In the spring a student must complete either one<\/strong> assigned AAMC course\u00a0AND<\/strong> attend the loan repayment seminar OR<\/strong> complete\u00a0two<\/strong> assigned AAMC courses.\u00a0 Again, students can complete more AAMC coursework and attend the AAMC webinars to earn more entries as well.<\/p>\n

If a student completes at least three\u00a0 <\/b>bonus challenges, they will get one<\/strong> extra entry for the scholarship. If they complete at least six<\/strong> bonus challenges, they will get two <\/strong>extra entries. And if all nine<\/strong> bonus challenges are completed, then the student will get four<\/strong> extra entries for the scholarship.<\/p>\n

Please make sure to read and follow the instructions for each bonus challenge.\u00a0 Remember you must complete the Bonus Entry Item<\/a> form each and every bonus challenge completed.\u00a0 If the bonus challenge you complete requires additional documentation please submit that via the secure document upload.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Standard Challenges<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

AAMC Course Work<\/div><\/h3>

Students will first register a free account at aamcfinancialwellness.com<\/a> Each academic term a series of courses offered by the AAMC will be assigned.\u00a0 The assignments will be communicated via email, posted to the Financial Aid Website and to the Facebook group page.\u00a0 Each course can consist of learning modules, videos, exercises and an assessment.\u00a0 Students will have the entirety of the academic term (fall or spring) to complete each course.\u00a0 Students need to complete at least two<\/strong> of the assigned courses in the fall term before they can earn bonus entries.\u00a0 In the spring term a student needs to complete\u00a0one<\/strong> assigned course if they attend a Loan Repayment Session as well.<\/p>\n

Participation is tracked and students need not email regarding their completion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Loan Repayment Seminar – Spring Challenge Only<\/div><\/h3>

Repaying your federal student loans is a reality all borrowers must face.\u00a0 While it may feel insurmountable, making a plan in your first, second, third or fourth year will help make the ordeal feel less challenging.\u00a0 Each year,\u00a0 during the spring we bring in outside presenters to offer expert information on student loan repayment.\u00a0 Two presentations are offered.\u00a0 One is held in March and one in April.\u00a0 Each lasts approximately one hour and are held after hours on site in the hospital.\u00a0 Food is provided to all attendees and we ask you register in advance.\u00a0 Students who register and<\/em> attend will\u00a0 receive an entry into the scholarship drawing.\u00a0 The dates of the presentations will be posted to the Central Hub<\/a>\u00a0as well as our Facebook<\/a> group page and website.<\/p>\n

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AAMC Webinars<\/div><\/h3>

Over the course of the academic year the AAMC will hold webinars covering a wide range of topics.\u00a0 Previous sessions have included credit, home buying, investment opportunities, insurance and paying taxes.\u00a0 A full calendar for the academic year is posted to the Central Hub<\/a>.\u00a0 Students who register and attend a AAMC webinar will receive an entry in the scholarship drawing.\u00a0 All you need to do is register for the webinar and \u00a0upload<\/a> a screenshot of the Zoom webinar screen with your screen name clearly displayed.<\/p>\n

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Bonus Challenges<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

Jon our Facebook Group<\/div><\/h3>

We've been running a Facebook group<\/a> for several years, where we post information about external scholarships (both medical and dental), office updates, and more.\u00a0 If you join the group you will receive one bonus entry to the Debt Management Scholarship drawing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Follow us on Instagram<\/div><\/h3>

We have a newly created Instagram<\/a> page and if you follow us we'll give you one bonus entry into the Debt Management Scholarship drawing.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Know Your Loans<\/div><\/h3>

Understanding your student loans is critical to avoid financial pitfalls, make informed decisions about your future, help you to be a responsible borrower, and effectively manage your debt.\u00a0 The first step is to gather information.\u00a0 Ask yourself, \"Do I know my loan servicer?\u00a0 How many loans do I have?\u00a0 What's my outstanding student loan debt?\"\u00a0 To help you begin to effectively understand and manage your federal student loans we have made a simple form that sets you on the path.\u00a0 If you complete this Know Your Loans<\/a> form,\u00a0 and have already completed the standard challenge requirement you will receive a bonus entry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Monthly Budget<\/div><\/h3>

Budgeting is important for individuals because it provides a roadmap for managing finances effectively. Budgets allow you to gain control of your finances, achieve financial goals, prepare for emergencies, reduce and manage debt\u00a0 and reveal hidden spending habits.\u00a0 By actively managing your finances through budgeting you can build a more secure financial future.\u00a0 If you don't already have a budget you can use our Build Your Own Budget<\/a> form.\u00a0 Remember the standard challenge must be completed first before you can earn a bonus entry for building your own budget.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

AAMC MedLoans & DentalLoans Organizer and Calculator<\/div><\/h3>

The AAMC has created a calculator to help medical and dental students and residents manage their student debt and finances.\u00a0 The MLOC and DLOC calculators<\/a> and organizers provide a secure location to track student loans and repayment plans.\u00a0 The tool is an invaluable resource and completion will earn students a bonus entry into the scholarship drawing.\u00a0 Make sure to complete the Bonus Entry Form<\/a> and download the PDF of your completed calculator.\u00a0 Remember all supporting documentation must be submitted via the\u00a0 secure document upload<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0Remember that you must complete the standard challenge before you can earn a bonus entry.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Apply for a Scholarship<\/div><\/h3>

There are numerous external scholarship opportunities students can take advantage of . Fastweb<\/a> has sections dedicated to dental and medical students specifically, and many other private agencies offer scholarships.\u00a0 The financial aid office in Storrs also has links to scholarship search engines here<\/a>. Students who successfully submit an application can earn a bonus entry into the $1,000 scholarship challenge.\u00a0 To earn the entry please submit the Bonus Entry Form<\/a> and take a screenshot of the completed application.\u00a0 The standard challenge must be completed before a bonus entry can be earned.\u00a0 Remember all supporting documentation is submitted through the secure document upload<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Personal Finance Podcast<\/div><\/h3>

Sometimes it's a good idea to get another person's perspective when it comes to personal finance.\u00a0 Find a personal finance podcast, listen, write a brief summary with something interesting you learned and submit it along with the Bonus Item Form<\/a>.\u00a0 Remember the supporting documentation is uploaded via the secure document upload<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Spending Tracker<\/div><\/h3>

Monthly budgeting is a great tool to manage your money, but it never hurts to dial things down and keep track of weekly spending.\u00a0 Track your weekly purchases and see if any trends pop up.\u00a0 Summarize with a few thoughts or important takeaways and submit along with the Bonus Entry <\/a>Form<\/a> form.\u00a0 Remember all supporting documents are submitted via the secure document upload.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Know Your Credit<\/div><\/h3>

Do you know what affects your credit?\u00a0 How can your raise your credit score?\u00a0 What pitfalls can your avoid?\u00a0 Review your credit score and research what you can do to increase your score.\u00a0 Summarize what you've discovered (we don't need to know your score, just what you've learned) and submit along with a Bonus Entry Form<\/a> .\u00a0 Remember all supporting documentation is submitted via the secure document upload.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Financial Wellness In Action<\/div><\/h3>

There's no shortage of news when it comes to financial wellness.\u00a0 Find a financial wellness article that interests you.\u00a0 Maybe it's about credit, or tracking spending or investing.\u00a0 Perhaps you can find an article that talks about how finances affect relationships and mental health .\u00a0 Write up a short summary, submit it along with a Bonus Entry Form.<\/a>\u00a0 The standard challenge must be completed before you can earn a bonus entry.\u00a0 Remember all supporting documentation is submitted via the secure document upload<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Financial Newsletter<\/div><\/h3>

If you sign up for a financial wellness newsletter you can earn one additional bonus entry.\u00a0 Take a screen shot showing you signed up and submit it along with the Bonus Entry Form<\/a>.\u00a0 The standard challenge must be completed before a student can earn a bonus entry.\u00a0 Remember all supporting documentation is submitted via the secure document upload<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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