AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship: Herman E. Diskin, MD Memorial Grant

AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship: Herman E. Diskin, MD Memorial Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Medical Association Foundation
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The AMA Foundation's Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship provides $10,000 to medical students entering their final year. Since 1950, over $61 million has been awarded to support diverse medical students, particularly those underrepresented in the field. Applicants must show commitment to medicine and patient care, and all students from accredited U.S. medical schools can apply, regardless of AMA membership status.

Overview

About Our Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship program distributes $10,000 in tuition assistance scholarships to medical students approaching their final year of school. The AMA Foundation has had a long-standing tradition of supporting medical students. Since 1950, we have awarded more than $61 million in scholarships. With more than 17 scholarship categories and a variety of focus areas, including serving those underrepresented in medicine, the AMA Foundation works to recognize a diverse cohort of medical students each year. The Herman E. Diskin, MD Memorial Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to medicine, humanitarian public service and compassionate patient care.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All students may apply for the Physicians of Tomorrow scholarships, regardless of AMA membership status.Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. allopathic or osteopathic medical school.Applicants must be entering their final year of medical school.Applicants must be permanent residents or citizens of the United States or have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status.The AMA Foundation requires that all scholarship funds be used for medical school tuition costs only with no stipulations on the semester funds are applied toward.