Medical Student Challenge Scholarship

Just Published
$2,000
1 winner$2,000
Open
Application Deadline
Nov 5, 2025
Winners Announced
Dec 5, 2025
Education Level
Graduate
Eligibility Requirements
Education Level:
Graduate student
Field of Study:
Medicine
State:
South Carolina
GPA:
3.0 GPA or higher

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.

Selection Criteria:
Ambition, Drive, Impact
Published August 8, 2025
Essay Topic

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.

400–600 words

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Nov 5, 2025. Winners will be announced on Dec 5, 2025.