AMA Leadership Development Institute

Applications for the AMA Foundation’s 2024-25 Leadership Development Institute (LDI) are now open. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CST. Students who are rising into their final year of medical school and will graduate in 2025 are eligible to apply for the program.

The LDI is dedicated to cultivating a diverse cohort of aspiring physician leaders who are committed to serving the needs of their communities and improving our nation’s health. The institute offers medical students a unique opportunity to gain individualized insight into the skills needed to foster their careers as future leaders in medicine.

Activities include two in-person events, a program launch weekend retreat (September 2024) and a culmination celebration in conjunction with the 2025 AMA Annual Meeting (June 5-8), along with monthly webinars with themes that include leadership skills, communication skills and advocacy. Participants benefit from interactions with knowledgeable professionals who are leaders in their fields and offer wisdom on topics that go beyond the classroom and the clinic LDI participants are also paired with a member of the AMA House of Delegates who serves as a mentor throughout the program year and offers support during the transition from medical school to residency.

Students can find more information and start an application by clicking here. Please note, AMA Membership is not a requirement for this program.

Eurgia and Marlon Dianne Land Scholarship

Established in 2021 by NMF alumnus, Dr. Eurgia Land, this need-based scholarship provides a $5,000 award to an African American medical student, who is enrolled in an accredited medical school for the coming academic year. It is preferred that the applicant have an interest in health care issues that impact rural populations and an interest in Primary Care medicine.  The scholarship funds should be used for tuition fees and/or living expenses.

Application open: 7/29 – 9/9/24

Website: https://nmfonline.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships-and-awards/  

Who Is Eligible?

Ethnicity/Race: African American/Black

Gender: Any

School Year: Any

School State: All

Enrolled Program: DO, DO/PhD, MD, MD/PhD

NBME/NMF Scholarship Fund

Established in 2023 by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), this award will provide a $10,000 scholarship to 10 students with demonstrated financial need who are enrolled in a U.S. accredited (M.D./D.O.) program for the coming academic year. This award may be renewed for up to three years if the scholar continues to meet the scholarship’s eligibility requirements.

Application open: 5/6/24- 6/17/24

Website: https://nmfonline.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships-and-awards/

Who Is Eligible?

Ethnicity/Race: African American/Black, Afro-Latino, Cambodian, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Underrepresented in Medicine, Vietnamese

Gender: Any

School Year: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

School State: All

Enrolled Program: DO, DO/PhD, MD, MD/PhD

NMF Levi and Baumgarten Family Scholarship

Established in 2024, this scholarship will provide a $5,000 award to a Black college graduate who is the first in their family to earn a college degree. They should have been accepted to a LCME or COCA accredited medical school and have an interest in pursuing a career in primary care medicine. Preference will be given to those from a need-based background who demonstrate a commitment to practicing primary care medicine in underserved communities.

Website: https://nmfonline.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships-and-awards/

Applications open 2/5/24- 3/18/24

Who Is Eligible?

Ethnicity/Race: African American/Black

Gender: Any, Female, Male

School Year: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

School State: All

Enrolled Program: DO, DO/PhD, MD, MD/PhD

NMF Dr. William Merrill Scholarship

Established in 2023 by the Merrill Family in honor of Dr. William Merrill, this need-based scholarship provides a $7,500 award to an underrepresented medical student, who is enrolled in an accredited medical school. Eligible applicants must attend either a public medical school or an HBCU medical school. It is preferred that the applicant have an interest in health care issues that impact rural populations.

Application open 2/5/24 – 3/18/24

Website: https://nmfonline.org/scholarships-programs/scholarships-and-awards/

Who Is Eligible?

Ethnicity/Race: African American/Black, Afro-Latino, Cambodian, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Underrepresented in Medicine, Vietnamese

Gender: Any

School Year: Any

School State: All

Enrolled Program: DO, DO/PhD, MD, MD/PhD

VCHA Community Health Scholarship

Deadline: The application deadline is Thursday, March 7th, by 5 PM.

Eligible students can apply by clicking here. https://opportunities.uncf.org/s/program-landing-page?id=a2i8Y00000AobhiQAB

Here are some details about the scholarship opportunity:

•Scholarship Amount: Each scholarship is valued at $12,500, and we are pleased to award this scholarship to three qualifying students.

•Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1.Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
2.Demonstrate a demonstrated, unmet financial need as verified by their college or university.
3.Be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia or attend a college/university within close proximity to the targeted host locations and cities where there are VCHA member organizations and sites.
4.Be a graduate/professional student enrolled full-time during the 2023-2024 school year.
5.Pursue a Ph.D., master’s, or MD/DO degree in Dentistry, Public Health, Psychology, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Social Work.
6.Attend an accredited, U.S.-located college or university.

Perisie Scholarship

• Portal Opens: December 1, 2023
• Deadline: March 1, 2024
• Website: https://williamsburgcommunityfoundation.org/2023/11/01/perisie-medical-school-scholarship/
• For incoming medical students starting Fall 2024

Leifur Eiríksson Foundation Fellowships

Deadline: November 17, 2023

Website: https://www.leifureirikssonfoundation.org/scholarship/

The Leifur Eiríksson Foundation funds scholars who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents from U.S. universities for graduate research or study at universities in Iceland, and scholars who are Icelandic citizens OR permanent residents from universities in Iceland to conduct graduate research or study at universities in the United States. One fellowship per year (the Robert Kellogg Memorial Fellowship) is designated for a graduate student from Iceland to study at the University of Virginia, or a University of Virginia student to study in Iceland. Students interested in receiving this fellowship should apply through the regular application process.

A committee of experts, comprised of former Leifur Eiriksson scholars, evaluate scholarship applications and make a proposal to the Foundation´s Board of Trustees. Up to $25,000 in project costs, including travel to and from the research or study site will be paid on the scholar’s behalf.

Please note: Non-educational expenses may be taxable.

Travel costs are provided only for the scholar or fellow; no allowances are made for spouses, partners, or individuals who are not engaged in the scholarly endeavor.

General Instructions

• Applications must be received by November 17, 2023. Supporting documents, i.e. letters of reference and transcripts, must be received no later than December 4, 2023.
• Letters of reference may be submitted electronically from the author to Karen Torgersen at Eiriksson.Foundation@gmail.com. Transcripts will also be accepted electronically.
• Applications/applicants that do not meet the specified requirements will not be considered.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and/or physical disability. Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility requirements.

• • Admitted to a graduate program at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or Iceland prior to receiving the first payment of the Fellowship
  • A well-defined research or scholarly project that necessitates an exchange to the host country
  • English language proficiency
  • An undergraduate (bachelor’s) degree must be completed by the start of the exchange

American Association of University Women International Fellowship

Funding: $20,000–$50,000
Opens: August 1 every year
Deadline: November 15 every year

Website: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/international/

International Fellowships have been in existence since 1917. The program provides support for women pursuing full-time graduate or postdoctoral study in the United States to women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and who intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career. A limited number of awards are available for study outside of the U.S. (excluding the applicant’s home country) to women who are members of Graduate Women International (see the list of GWI affiliates). Both graduate and postgraduate studies at accredited U.S. institutions are supported.

Applicants must have earned the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree by the application deadline and must have applied to their proposed institutions of study by the time of the application. Recipients are selected for academic achievement and demonstrated commitment to women and girls. 

Recipients return to their home countries to become leaders in business, government, academia, community activism, and the arts or scientific fields. 

Master’s/first professional degree: $20,000
Doctoral: $25,000
Postdoctoral: $50,000

• To be eligible for an International Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Have citizenship in a country other than the U.S. or possession of a nonimmigrant visa if residing in the U.S. Women who are currently, or expect to be during the fellowship year, a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen with the U.S. and another country are not eligible.
  • Hold an academic degree (earned in the U.S. or abroad) equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree completed by the application deadline. 
  • Intend to devote themselves full-time to the proposed academic plan during the fellowship year.
  • Intend to return to their home country to pursue a professional career upon completion of their studies. 
  • Be proficient in English and confirm proficiency by submitting one of the Required Components (see below), which include certain English proficiency exams, transcripts from English-speaking institutions, or a written statement verifying English is the applicant’s native language. Applicants planning to take one of the accepted English proficiency exams should plan for and take the test as early as possible. Please direct questions about the tests to the test provider.
  • Master’s/first professional degree and doctoral applicants must have applied by the AAUW application deadline, to an accredited institution of study for the period of the fellowship year and must indicate the name of the institution in the International Fellowship application. While acceptance is not required at the time of application, fellows must provide official confirmation from the institution with their award acceptance materials. 

United Health Foundation scholarship

Opens February 5, 2024.

Deadline: March 24, 2024

Website: https://scholarshipamerica.org/unitedhealthfoundation

Established in 2013, the United Health Foundation (UHF) has partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) to offer the Diverse Medical Scholars Program. This is a service-learning program designed to increase the number of qualified medical providers who have a commitment to improving access to quality health care in medically underserved communities. This program is a renewable scholarship that provides a $7,000 award to qualified second-, third-, and fourth-year medical students. Selected scholars must be enrolled in a medical school for the coming academic year located in the U.S., identify as a student underrepresented in medicine, and have demonstrated leadership and a commitment to underserved communities. All scholars are required to complete a 200-hour self-directed community health project with a community site of their choice.

About the United Health Foundation

Guided by a passion to help people live healthier lives, United Health Foundation (UHF) provides helpful information to support decisions that lead to better health outcomes and healthier communities. The Foundation also supports activities that expand access to quality health care services for those in challenging circumstances and partners with others to improve the well-being of communities.

Who Is Eligible?

Ethnicity/Race: African American/Black, Afro-Latino, Cambodian, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Underrepresented in Medicine, Vietnamese

Gender: Any

School Year: 2nd, 3rd, 4th

School State: All

Enrolled Program: DO, DO/PhD, MD, MD/PhD