Illinois Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship Grant

The AMA Foundation's Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship in Illinois offers $10,000 in tuition assistance to medical students nearing graduation. This prestigious program, established in 1950, has awarded over $61 million in scholarships, emphasizing diversity and support for underrepresented medical students. Eligible applicants must be Illinois residents, involved in organized medicine, and plan to practice in Illinois post-residency. This scholarship continues the AMA Foundation's commitment to advancing medical education and fostering a diverse healthcare workforce.

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.
Applicants must be a permanent residents of Illinois who are involved in organized medicine and have expressed plans of practicing in Illinois after completing residency.

Eligibility

Must be a permanent residents of Illinois.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.