David Jones Peck, MD Scholarship for Health Equity Grant

The David Jones Peck, MD Scholarship for Health Equity, offered by the American Medical Association Foundation, provides $10,000 in tuition assistance to medical students entering their final year. This scholarship aims to support those dedicated to addressing health disparities and promoting equity in marginalized communities. Open to all eligible students, it underscores the foundation's commitment to fostering diversity in medicine and empowering future healthcare leaders.

Our Physicians of Tomorrow scholarship program distributes $10,000 in tuition assistance scholarships to medical students approaching their final year of school. 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.

Eligibility

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.