Junie Project Scholarship
The Junie Project was created by an HBCU graduate to support the next generation of students pursuing careers in medicine. Established by an HBCU alumnus for HBCU students, this scholarship reflects a commitment to giving back to the institutions that cultivate future leaders in healthcare.
The scholarship is open to undergraduate students at any stage of their college journey who are pursuing or preparing for a career in medicine. Its goal is to help reduce financial barriers while encouraging students who demonstrate dedication, ambition, and a passion for improving health outcomes in their communities.
Through this scholarship, an HBCU alumnus seeks to reinvest in HBCU students who aspire to become physicians and healthcare leaders. By supporting undergraduate students during their academic development, the scholarship aims to strengthen the pipeline of talented individuals entering the medical field. Recipients will be selected based on the overall strength of their application, including academic achievement, demonstrated commitment to medicine, clarity of goals, and the quality of their essay responses.
Applicants must:
- Be African-American/Black and currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Be pursuing or planning to pursue a career in medicine or a related healthcare field
- Be enrolled at any undergraduate level (freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior)
To apply, tell us about your motivation for choosing a career in medicine, your goals and aspirations in the medical field, and how this scholarship will help you achieve those goals. Additionally, submit a resume outlining your academic achievements, leadership experiences, community service, and relevant activities.
Describe your journey toward a career in medicine and how attending an HBCU has shaped your goals, values, and sense of purpose. Discuss the experiences, challenges, or moments that inspired your interest in becoming a physician, and how they helped you develop as an individual. How would receiving The Junie Project Scholarship support your growth as a future physician, and how would the scholarship help you bridge the diversity gap in medicine?
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The application deadline is Jun 29, 2026. Winners will be announced on Aug 3, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 3, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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