The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Community Surgeons Travel Awards. These prestigious awards offer international surgeons, especially those working in under-resourced regions, a chance to attend and actively participate in the ACS annual Clinical Congress in the United States.
Each award is valued at $4,000 and includes complimentary registration to both the Clinical Congress and one postgraduate course.
Special attention is given to community surgeons from countries outside the U.S. and Canada, with a new award specifically supporting Filipino surgeons from non-urban communities.
ACS 2025 Community Surgeons Travel Awards – Quick Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Award Amount | $4,000 |
| Eligibility Age | 30–50 years old |
| Eligible Countries | All except the U.S. and Canada |
| Application Deadline | July 1, 2025 |
| Study Country | United States |
| Institution | American College of Surgeons |
| Program Type | Postgraduate / Continuing Education |
| Sponsor | American College of Surgeons (ACS) |
| Special Award for Filipino Surgeons | Preference for applicants from Iloilo Province, Panay Island, or rural areas in the Philippines |
| Application Link | Apply Here |
About the ACS Community Surgeons Travel Awards
The International Relations Committee of the ACS provides these awards to enhance global surgical education. The initiative targets surgeons from community or regional hospitals, as well as those working in poorly resourced academic departments worldwide.
The awards are intended to:
- Encourage professional development
- Promote surgical teaching excellence
- Improve healthcare access in underserved communities
A newly designated award, supported by the Doctors Duremdes family, is tailored to support Filipino surgeons, especially those from non-urban areas of the Philippines.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the ACS Community Surgeons Travel Awards, applicants must meet the following:
- Be a graduate of a medical school with completed surgical training
- Aged 30–50 years at the time of application submission
- Have been practicing, teaching, or researching surgery for at least one year at their permanent location
- Submit a complete application in English (CV alone not accepted)
- Demonstrate a commitment to:
- Quality surgery
- Surgical education
- Expanding access to surgical care
- Preference given to those without prior training in the U.S. or Canada
- Provide three recommendation letters, including one from:
- Department chair, or
- ACS Fellow residing in the applicant’s country
- The award must be used in the year it’s granted
- Submit a post-congress report evaluating the visit’s impact
- Unsuccessful applicants can reapply only twice, with new documents
Financial Support Offered
Awardees receive:
- A $4,000 travel stipend
- Free registration to the ACS Clinical Congress
- Admission to one postgraduate course
- Help with budget-friendly accommodation during the event
How to Apply – Step-by-Step Guide
- Visit the ACS International Scholarships Portal
- Fill in the online application form
- Submit supporting documents and recommendation letters
- Ensure all materials are in English
- Complete your application by 11:59 PM CT on July 1, 2025
Submit additional documents or inquiries to:
Scholarships Administrator – scholarships@facs.org
For more details, visit official website here
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