NAAMA NextGen Scholarship
Funding Amount
$20,000 - $50,000 (variable)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Arab American medical students
- Arab American dental students
- Enrollment at accredited U.S. medical and dental schools
Geography
- Selection based on merit and financial need
Other requirements
- Community involvement considered
Overview
Program Type: Merit and need-based scholarship for Arab American medical and dental students
- $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
What National Arab American Medical Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $27K
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $7,415–$10K
- By dollars: Texas 36%, Michigan 36%, Virginia 27%. Top recipient cities: Houston, TX; Dearborn, MI; Fairfax, VA.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Healthcare
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