Balancing Act Medical Student Scholarship

$500
1 winner$500
Awarded
Application Deadline
May 14, 2024
Winners Announced
Jun 14, 2024
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Field of Study:
Medicine

Medical students have to demonstrate resilience, flexibility, and grit in order to succeed in their field and be the best healthcare professionals they can be. 

Students who work while pursuing their degree learn hard work and time management better than anyone, balancing their academic and professional responsibilities and juggling their many duties. While this experience is a unique struggle, the balancing act prepares students for the fast-paced, demanding world of medicine.

This scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to enter the field of medicine.

Any undergraduate or graduate student who is studying medicine may apply for this scholarship, but applicants who are pursuing women’s health and those who work while in school are preferred.

To apply, describe your passion for healthcare and what makes your experiences unique to help the population you want to serve.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Passion
Published November 24, 2023
Essay Topic

Describe your passion for healthcare and what makes your experiences unique to help the population you want to serve. If you are planning on going into women's healthcare please mention this in your response. Additionally, if you work while also attending school, how do you balance the two and have you faced any obstacles while doing so?

400–600 words

Winning Application

Angel Akujor
Western Governors UniversityHouston, TX

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is May 14, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jun 14, 2024.