Physician of Tomorrow Scholarships: Lawrence Cheung, MD Scholarship for Public Health and Advocacy Grant

Physician of Tomorrow Scholarships: Lawrence Cheung, MD Scholarship for Public Health and Advocacy Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: American Medical Association Foundation
Amount: US $10,000
Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Summary

The Lawrence Cheung, MD Scholarship for Public Health and Advocacy, offered by the AMA Foundation, supports medical students dedicated to leadership in public health. Each year, recipients receive $10,000 to assist with tuition, focusing on those from California. This initiative is part of the Physicians of Tomorrow program, which fosters the next generation of physician leaders committed to health equity. Students must demonstrate their advocacy interest in their personal statements.

Overview

AMA Foundation Founded in 1950, the AMA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American Medical Association. Its mission is to bring together physicians and communities to improve the nation's health. The AMA Foundation is dedicated to fostering leadership, providing crucial grant funding, offering valuable medical school tips and much more. It provides charitable grants to financially support innovative partnerships of physician-led, community-based agencies, including free clinics. It also recognizes and fosters the development of the next generation of physician leaders through scholarships, mentorship and ongoing training. At the heart of the AMA Foundation lies a commitment to forging connections between physicians and the communities they serve. Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarships The Physicians of Tomorrow program is one of the AMA Foundation’s flagship initiatives, designed to support and elevate the next generation of physician leaders. By providing substantial tuition assistance and national recognition, the program invests in medical students who embody the values of leadership, academic excellence, and a commitment to advancing health equity. Through this work, the Foundation helps shape a stronger, more inclusive future for the medical profession and the communities it serves. More about Physicians of Tomorrow Each year, the program awards $10,000 tuition assistance scholarships to exceptional medical students entering their final year of training. With more than 16 scholarship categories, including those dedicated to students underrepresented in medicine and those pursuing specific areas of interest or leadership, the program recognizes academic achievement, personal resilience, and a deep commitment to service. Lawrence Cheung, MD Scholarship for Public Health and Advocacy Recipients must demonstrate an interest in leadership in public health and advocacy. This should be addressed in the personal statement.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.