International ACS NSQIP Scholarships

The International ACS NSQIP® Scholarships support three surgeons from outside the U.S. and Canada who demonstrate a strong commitment to surgical quality improvement. Scholars receive $10,000 to attend the ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference and engage with ACS NSQIP leadership and peers.

Highlights

$10,000 scholarship for international surgeons
Attend the ACS Quality, Safety & Cancer Conference
Optional hospital visits aligned with clinical interests

We will be accepting applications for the 2027 award year May 1–June 12, 2026.

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Eligibility Criteria

Must be a graduate of a school of medicine
Must be from a country other than the US or Canada
Must have completed all formal training (including fellowships)
Must have at least one year of surgical practice, teaching, or research at their permanent institution
Must have no more than 35 years of surgical practice at the time of application
Must demonstrate a commitment to surgical quality improvement
Must be proficient in English

Location

Applicants must apply from their permanent institution.
Conference and hospital visits take place in the US.

Application Requirements

Completed online application (available on ACS website)
Curriculum vitae (applicants must submit a current CV in addition to the other requirements listed below
Description of work setting and quality improvement activities
Statement of career goals and how the experience will be applied
Two letters of recommendation, including one from:
- Department chair or
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in the applicant’s country
All materials must be in English

Award Obligations

Must use the scholarship in the designated year (cannot be deferred)
Submit a full written report after the experience
Assistance with hotel accommodations is provided
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply up to two more times with a new application and updated materials
The American College of Surgeons cannot provide any assistance with or payment for any visa bond required by the United States Department of State

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.