Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for FUTURE - Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Leaders Grant

Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for FUTURE - Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Leaders Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation
Amount: US $600
Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Summary

The Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for FUTURE support medical students and residents attending the AAFP National Conference. With over 5,175 scholarships awarded since 2002, totaling more than $2.3 million, the program aims to foster commitment to family medicine. Eligible applicants must be AAFP members and hold leadership roles in their interest groups. Scholarships help cover expenses for attendance, ensuring that aspiring family physicians can access vital educational and networking opportunities.

Overview

NOTE: Up to 700 total scholarship applications will be accepted. If/when a category reaches its cap, the application will no longer allow submissions. If you see the category is closed prior to the May 1 deadline, that means it has reached its limit of applicants and you are unable to apply. Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for National Conference Providing Family Medicine Leads Scholarships for Family Medicine residents and medical students to attend AAFP FUTURE (formerly National Conference), our goal is to support students' and residents' commitment to the specialty of Family Medicine. The AAFP Foundation is pleased to continue supporting family medicine residents and medical students to attend the FUTURE. Since 2002, the number of funded scholarships over 5,175 with awards totaling more than $2.3M. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we continue to provide a minimum of 250 Family Medicine Leads (FM Leads) Scholarships for the AAFP FUTURE residents and medical students can have the opportunity to experience and explore family medicine through educational programming and procedural workshops, leadership opportunities, and interaction and networking with family physicians and peers from across the country. Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Leaders The Family Medicine Interest Group (FMIG) Leaders Scholarship is open to current or incoming FMIG, ACOFP Student Chapter, or other Student Primary Care Interest Group leaders. You must hold a FMIG/SIG leadership position in the 2025-26 academic year to apply. Students who wish to apply for this award must complete an online application (including contact information for your FMIG/SIG faculty advisor) that includes three essay questions. Funding The $600 scholarship is intended to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses (registration, travel, lodging, meals) to attend National Conference. All scholarship checks are awarded at National Conference. If you are unable to meet the attendance requirement or attend the Conference for any reason, your scholarship will be forfeited.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Scholarships are based on your status during the 2026-27 academic year. Please apply to the categories accordingly.You must be a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) to apply.New or lapsed memberships may take one week to process. Please plan accordingly as late applications will not be accepted.Scholarships are based on your status during the current academic year.Please apply to categories accordingly.You must be able to attend the entire FUTURE.You must agree to the Family Medicine Leads Scholarship Agreement.You may apply to one scholarship category each year You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.

Ineligibility

You are not eligible to apply if you previously received a National Conference Scholarship from the AAFP Foundation.