Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

$20,000 - $50,000 (variable)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

NAAMA NextGen Scholarship

Program Type: Merit and need-based scholarship for Arab American medical and dental students

Award Amount: Varies annually; examples include:

  • $20,000 to support three medical students and one dental student (2020)

  • $10,000 to support five medical students (2023)
  • Geographic Scope: United States, primarily students attending U.S. medical and dental schools

    Eligibility:

  • Arab American medical students

  • Arab American dental students

  • Selection based on merit and financial need

  • Community involvement considered

  • Enrollment at accredited U.S. medical and dental schools
  • Focus Areas:

  • Supporting the next generation of Arab American healthcare professionals

  • Promoting professional development within the Arab American medical community
  • Background:
    NAAMA NextGen is part of NAAMA's initiative to support emerging healthcare leaders with Arab American heritage. The program is promoted through annual fundraising events, such as the Ibn Sina Scholarship fundraiser.

    Related Events:

  • Annual Ibn Sina Scholarship Fundraiser: Partnership between NAAMA NextGen and Wayne State University School of Medicine (WSUSOM). Recent event (2022) raised $50,000, with 50% distributed to two WSU Arab American medical students selected by scholarship committee, and 50% supporting NAAMA NextGen activities.
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: +1(248) 646-3661 or +1(248) 457-5036

  • Email: naama@naama.com

  • Address: 2265 Livernois Rd Suite 720, Troy, MI 48083, USA
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Detailed application procedures are not specified in the available website content. However, based on the program structure:

    For Ibn Sina Scholarship (WSUSOM):

  • Students must be enrolled at Wayne State University School of Medicine

  • Selection is handled by the WSU scholarship committee

  • Committee evaluates: financial need, merit, and community involvement/NAAMA involvement
  • For General NAAMA NextGen Scholarships:
    Applicants should contact NAAMA directly:

  • Email: naama@naama.com

  • Phone: +1(248) 646-3661 or +1(248) 457-5036

  • Address: 2265 Livernois Rd Suite 720, Troy, MI 48083, USA
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    healthcare

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