How much funding does MEDRVA Scholars Program provide?

MEDRVA Scholars Program provides $500 tuition (scholarships available for demonstrated financial need) in funding.

When is the deadline for MEDRVA Scholars Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for MEDRVA Scholars Program?

Eligible applicants: High school juniors and seniors.

How often is MEDRVA Scholars Program offered?

MEDRVA Scholars Program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

MEDRVA Scholars Program

Richmond Eye and Ear Healthcare Alliance

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Funding Amount

$500 tuition (scholarships available for demonstrated financial need)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications accepted on a rolling basis until April 25 (deadline date from 2022 announcement) or until all 30 seats are filled”

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Eligible organizations

High school juniors and seniors

Other requirements

Selection Criteria: Academic achievements and demonstrated interest in exploring healthcare as a potential profession
Geographic scope: Richmond, Virginia area

Overview

Program Type: Summer immersive healthcare experience for high school students

A two-week summer program launched in 2022 by the MEDRVA Foundation to encourage interest in healthcare professions and community service among high school juniors and seniors in the Richmond, Virginia area.

Program Details

Duration: 2 weeks (9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday)
Capacity: 30 students selected
Location: Richmond, Virginia area
Organization: MEDRVA Foundation

Eligibility

High school juniors and seniors
Selection Criteria: Academic achievements and demonstrated interest in exploring healthcare as a potential profession
Geographic scope: Richmond, Virginia area

Program Components

Participants will experience:

Immersive rotations through busy healthcare settings
Personalized leadership training
Access to and interaction with community leaders
Introduction to nonprofit governance
Hands-on group project to exercise newly developed skills and knowledge

What Participants Receive

Personalized set of scrubs
Daily lunches
Program graduation certificate
Personalized letter of recommendation for college applications
Scholarships available for students with demonstrated financial need

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Website: medrvascholars.com

How to Apply

Application Process

Visit medrvascholars.com to submit application
Applications accepted on a rolling basis until April 25 (deadline date from 2022 announcement) or until all 30 seats are filled
Selection based on academic achievements and interest in healthcare professions
Upon acceptance, tuition of $500 is payable
Scholarships available for students with demonstrated financial need

Program Dates

Program runs Monday, July 11 - Thursday, July 21 (two weeks)
Hours: 9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday-Thursday

Note: Application deadline information from source is dated April 25, 2022. Current deadline for 2026 not specified in provided content.

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What Richmond Eye and Ear Healthcare Alliance actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2020 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2020: 2
Total given: $180K
Median grant: $90K
Range: $30K–$150K

By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Goochland, VA; Richmond, VA.

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