Since inception, National Medical Fellowships’ scholarships and awards have been at the core of its programming. NMF scholarship programs recognize merit as well as financial need. Over the years, funding for scholarships has come from hundreds of foundations and from individuals. NMF actively seeks and welcomes partnerships to build the scholarship program.
General Eligibility
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
- (Permanent Residents/Green Card Holders are not eligible)
- Currently enrolled in an accredited, graduate-level U.S. healthcare program
- Please note the required degree program type for each NMF scholarship
- The Drs. Ludlow & Ruth Creary Family Foundation Scholarship is open to students in their 2nd year of undergraduate studies
- The Genita Evangelista Johnson Endowed Scholarship is open to students in their senior year of high school
- The Dr. Muriel Petioni Scholarship is open to both medical students and students graduating from college/post-baccalaureate program
- Underrepresented minority student
- NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented minorities: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
There are more scholarship programs at https://nmfonline.org/about-our-scholarships-and-awards/general-scholarships-awards/