Dr. Alan V. Lee Memorial Scholarship

Funded by
$1,500
3 winners, $500 each
Open
Application Deadline
Jul 20, 2025
Winners Announced
Aug 20, 2025
Education Level
Undergraduate, Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Undergraduate or graduate student
Field of Study:
Medicine
Identity:
Underrepresented minority
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Background:
First-generation college or medical student
Experience:
Volunteering experience

The quality of medical care provided to patients is highly dependent on one’s financial status, location, and demographics.

Underrepresented minorities often receive substandard care due to structural biases and stereotypes and entire communities are often underserved, with a lack of care providers that can delay people from getting the diagnoses, treatment, and advice they need. Leveling out these inequalities requires encouraging future physicians to take their skills where they’re most needed.

This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Dr. Alan V. Lee by supporting students who will be the medical professionals of the future.

Any underrepresented minority undergraduate or graduate student from Philadelphia pursuing a career as a physician may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they are a first-generation college or medical student with volunteering experience who is interested in working in an underserved community. 

To apply, tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a difference through your future career in medicine.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published February 20, 2025
Essay Topic

Please tell us a bit about yourself and how you plan to make a positive impact on the world through your medical career.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Jul 20, 2025. Winners will be announced on Aug 20, 2025.