International Scholarships for Surgical Education

The International Scholarships for Surgical Education provide two $10,000 awards to young faculty members from countries outside the U.S. and Canada. Scholars engage in faculty development at the ACS Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, DC, and visits to leading surgical education centers, gaining skills to enhance surgical training in their home countries.

Highlights

$10,000 scholarship for international surgical educators
Participation in ACS Clinical Congress and visits to ACS-Accredited Education Institutes
Focused study plan tailored to the scholar’s educational interests

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Eligibility Criteria

Graduate of a school of medicine
Fully trained surgeon with 5–20 years of experience post-certification
Minimum of 1 year in surgical practice, teaching, or research at their permanent institution
Must apply from their intended permanent location
Demonstrated commitment to high-quality surgery, surgical teaching, and improving access to care
Must be proficient in English
Preference given to those without prior US/Canada training or fellowships
Past ACS International Scholarship recipients are not eligible

Location

Applicants must be based outside the US and Canada
Activities take place in the US

Application Requirements

Completed online application
Required biosketch (template provided by ACS)
Statement of objectives and proposed educational focus
Three letters of recommendation, including one from:
- Department chair or
- ACS Fellow in the applicant’s country
Letters must be independently prepared and submitted directly by the recommenders
All materials must be submitted in English

Award Obligations

Must use the award in the designated year (no deferrals)
Submit a written report after returning home, detailing the value and impact of the experience
May reapply only twice if not selected, 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.

Download the required Biosketch template