ACS/ASBrS International Scholarship

The ACS/ASBrS International Scholarship supports surgeons outside the US and Canada who are dedicated to improving breast cancer surgical services. Scholars receive $5,000 to attend the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) Annual Meeting and visit the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) to gain insights into high-quality, multidisciplinary breast cancer care.

Highlights:

$5,000 scholarship for international breast cancer surgeons
Attend the ASBrS Annual Meeting and one postgraduate course
Visit the NAPBC headquarters to learn about multidisciplinary breast cancer care

Learn more about the American Society of Breast Surgeons

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Eligibility Criteria

Graduate of a school of medicine
Completed surgical training and currently practicing as an attending surgeon
Member in good standing of both ACS (Associate Fellow or Fellow) and ASBrS (Active or Associate Member)
Between 30 and 50 years old at time of application
Minimum of 1 year in surgical practice, teaching, or research at permanent institution
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality breast cancer surgery, surgical teaching, and improving access to care
Preference given to applicants from developing nations and those without prior North American training or fellowships
Must be proficient in English

Location

Applicants must be based outside the US and Canada
Activities take place in the US, including Seattle for the 2026 ASBrS Annual Meeting and Chicago for the NAPBC visit

Application Requirements

Fully completed application form (available on ACS website)
Statement of objectives and proposed educational focus
Three letters of recommendation, including one from:
- Department chair or
- ACS Fellow in the applicant’s country
Other two letters should address clinical, surgical, and teaching abilities
Letters must be independently prepared and submitted directly by the recommenders
Submission of CV alone is not acceptable
All materials must be submitted in English

Formatting Criteria

Size 11 Arial font
1” margins

Award Obligations

Must use the award in the designated year (no deferrals)
Submit a written report after returning home, focusing on the value of the experience and its impact on breast cancer care in the applicant’s country
Hotel and travel expenses are the responsibility of the awardee and funded from the scholarship
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply only twice, with a new application and updated materials

Additional documents and questions are to be directed to the Scholarships Administrator: scholarships@facs.org or Scholarships Administrator, American College of Surgeons, 633 N. Saint Clair St., Chicago, IL 60611-3295.