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National Lipid Association Lipid Scholarship Program

Take your first step towards long-term career enhancement
as a Lipid Scholarship Program participant.

National Lipid Association Lipid Scholarship Program

 

Lipid Scholarship Program applications for 2026 are now being accepted through January 31, 2026.

To apply please read the following messages and follow the prompts at the bottom of the page. Please call 904-998-0854 if you have any further questions.

Overview What Does LSP Offer? What Does LSP Expect? Be a Facilitator

The National Lipid Association’s (NLA) Lipid Scholarship Program supports clinicians and trainees pursuing advanced education in clinical lipidology.
Created by NLA experts, this self-paced, two-year learning program helps physicians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals deepen their understanding of lipid management across specialties such as cardiology, endocrinology, internal medicine, and preventive care.

Each year, 15 scholars are selected to receive educational and professional development support. Applications are open November 3, 2025 through January 31, 2026, with recipients notified in March 2026.

Supported in 2025 by Esperion Therapeutics.

 

What the Lipid Scholarship Program offers

Lipid Scholars receive exclusive access to resources, mentoring, and opportunities for career advancement, including:

  • NLA Online Education Portal — self-paced modules tailored for lipidology trainees
  • One-on-One Mentorship — personalized guidance from an NLA mentor
  • Conference Support — free registration and travel assistance for one NLA meeting per year (Value: $575)
  • Foundations of Lipidology Course — free registration to one live course offering (lipid.org/foundations) (Value: $75)
  • Masters in Lipidology Course — free registration to one live course offering (lipid.org/masters) (Value: $395)
  • NLA Self-Assessment Program (NLASAP) — complimentary access to test and reinforce your knowledge (lipid.org/education/nlasap) (Value: $495)
  • Certification Discount — $300 off the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) exam (lipidboard.org)
  • Presentation Opportunities — showcase research through abstracts, posters, or oral presentations at regional or national meetings

Lipid Scholar Expectations

Recipients are expected to stay actively engaged and demonstrate progress throughout the program by:

  • Developing a Lipid Game Plan, outlining goals toward board certification (typically within 2 years)
  • Participating in LSP case discussions and other educational activities
  • Collaborating with their institutional mentor and remaining responsive to NLA program leaders and facilitators
  • Reporting course completions and activities in the LSP Portal
  • Submitting documentation for any approved reimbursements

NLA Membership

All LSP recipients receive complimentary membership in the NLA for up to three years — connecting them to a global network of lipid experts, resources, and continuing education opportunities.

Founded in 2002, the NLA is recognized as a leading authority in clinical lipidology, offering education, collaboration, and advocacy to advance patient care.

 

What does the NLA ask of Facilitators?

Facilitators play a key role in mentoring and monitoring scholars’ progress

Responsibilities include:

  • Meeting with assigned scholars via phone or video at least every 6 months
  • Reviewing progress in the LSP web portal
  • Providing updates or feedback to program chairs
  • Supporting scholars in achieving certification and program goals

Interested in becoming a Facilitator?
Contact the LSP Manager at lsp@lipid.org or 904-998-0854.

Scholarship Recipients
 
1 Start 2 Applicant Info 3 Program Info 4 Game Plan 5 Complete

 

 

Welcome Lipid Scholarship Applicant,

With the submission of your application to the Lipid Scholarship Program please acknowledge it’s benefits and requirements. The following items are required to ensure you, as the recipient, get the most out of the program as well to continue to receive the scholarship. Please quickly review the benefits below:

What does the Lipid Scholarship Program offer?
As a Lipid Scholarship recipient, you would receive:

  • Access to the NLA’s self-paced, online education portal designed specifically for trainees
  • Free registration and travel assistance to one NLA meeting per year (link: https://www.lipid.org/conferences) Value: $575
  • The opportunity to demonstrate your enhanced clinical knowledge through the presentation of abstracts, posters and oral presentations at regional/national NLA-sponsored meetings (link: https://www.lipid.org/conferences)
  • One-on-one mentoring and support via a dedicated NLA mentor
  • Free registration to one live Foundations of Lipidology Course (link: https://www.lipid.org/lipidacademy Value: $75 (trainee rate)
  • Free registration to the Masters in Lipidology Course. Value: $395.
  • Free access to the National Lipid Association Self-Assessment Program (link: https://www.lipid.org/education/nlasap) Value: $495
  • A discount towards the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL) certification exam (link: https://www.lipidboard.org/), which demonstrates your commitment to continued professional development. Value: $300

This page was last updated: Nov 04, 2025