National Medical Fellowships (NMF) is continuing to accept applications for underrepresented minority students who will be enrolled in medical school for the 2020-2021 academic year.
See below to learn more about these scholarship programs. All students are encouraged to apply by first completing the eligibility form. Please note, NMF has launched a new application system. All applicants must complete the eligibility survey for the 2020-2021 academic year. For questions or concerns, contact NMF staff at scholarships@nmfonline.org.
Dr. David Kearney McDonogh Scholarship in Ophthalmology/ENT
- The Dr. David Kearney McDonogh Scholarship in Ophthalmology/ENT is designed to increase the number of qualified physicians who are interested in a career in Ophthalmology or Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialties.
- The scholarship is a $5,000 award to at least two (2) African-American, Afro-Latino, or Native American medical students enrolled in an accredited US medical school for the 2020-2021 academic year. Eligible candidates must be committed to academic excellence, research, leadership and service.
- The awarded Scholars are required to attend and present their research in Ophthalmology/ENT at the McDonogh Reception in New York City in November 2020. Scholars who are selected from another US State will be expected to video conference into the event to accept the award and present his or her research.
- Applications for this award will be due August 3, 2020.
NMA Emerging Scholars Awards
- Established in 2004, this award provides $5,000 to two (2) African American, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year medical students (for the 2020-2021 Academic Year) who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, financial need and potential for distinguished contributions to medicine.
- These awards are the highest honors presented to students by the National Medical Association. The two award recipients are required to attend, and will be presented with the scholarship at the Virtual 2020 NMA 118th Convention Scientific Assembly. The registration fee to attend the conference will be waived for each student Scholar.
- Applications for this award will be due June 15, 2020
NMA Emerging Scholars Infectious Disease Research Awards
- Established in 2020, this award provides $11,500 to two (2) African American medical students (for the 2020-2021 Academic Year) who have demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in Infectious Diseases research and clinical trials.
- The two award recipients are required to attend, and will be presented with the scholarship at the Virtual 2020 NMA 118th Convention Scientific Assembly. The registration fee to attend the conference will be waived for each student Scholar.
- Applications for this award will be due June 15, 2020
NMF National Alumni Council Scholarship - Established to help address the severe national shortage of physician-leaders who are committed to the health of underserved communities, this award will provide a $5,000 scholarship to eight (8) fourth-year medical students for the 2020-2021 academic year from underrepresented minority groups who have demonstrated evidence of community service and leadership potential at an early stage in their professional careers.
- Applications for this award will be due June 15, 2020
-Submitted by Sarah Moore