Medical Student Challenge Scholarship
Medical school can be an intimidating endeavor that comes with many responsibilities and duties that can be overwhelming.
Medical school also comes with significant financial obligations, as tuition is often overwhelming, and many students end up graduating with hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. These loans make medical school a significant investment in oneself, and it’s important for future doctors and medical professionals to believe in themselves and pursue their academic dreams.
This scholarship aims to support the next generation of medical students so they can overcome the financial hurdles of higher education.
Any graduate student in medical school who is a South Carolina resident with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity if they can work through a problem using available resources to come to a logical conclusion.
To apply, read the scenario below and tell us what talents, qualities, and leadership skills you would bring to the situation to tackle the problem.
You are given charge of an indigent patient who needs a special drug for blood clots that she cannot afford. Your clinic doesn’t have the drug on the list of free drugs that they offer. Later, you learn that she may be evicted from her apartment because she cannot pay the rent. She does not know how to apply for health insurance. What talents, qualities, and leadership skills could you bring to solve this patient’s problems? Please do not use AI to solve this problem.
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The application deadline is Nov 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 5, 2025.
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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 Dec 5, 2025. 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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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.