How much funding does TMEF Medical School Scholarships provide?

TMEF Medical School Scholarships provides $2,000 - $10,000 per year in funding.

TMEF Medical School Scholarships

TENNESSEE MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$2,000 - $10,000 per year

Deadline

Closed

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

TMEF Medical School Scholarships

Funder: Tennessee Medical Education Fund, Inc. (TMEF) — an independent, nonprofit 501(c)3 corporation created by the Tennessee Medical Association in 1963

Purpose: Provide need-based scholarships to medical students enrolled in accredited medical schools within Tennessee

Geographic Scope

Tennessee only
Eligible medical schools:

Award Details

Amount: $2,000 - $10,000 per year, based on financial need
Distribution: Funds distributed directly to the medical school in which applicant is enrolled (50% in June, 50% in December)
Basis: Entirely need-based without regard to course of study, academic performance, or year of school
Restrictions: Restricted for medical school expenses only

Eligibility Requirements

Must be a citizen of the United States
Must be a legal resident of the state of Tennessee (certified by medical school)
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited medical school within Tennessee (newly accepted students for the next academic year are NOT eligible)
Must provide documentation of financial need to pursue medicine by meeting Federal Unsubsidized William D. Ford Loan eligibility requirements
Must be a member of the Tennessee Medical Association

What They Don't Fund

Applicants not yet enrolled in medical school are ineligible
Non-Tennessee residents are ineligible
Non-TMA members are ineligible

Contact Information

Email: annika.sleenhof@tnmed.org
Address: Tennessee Medical Education Fund, Inc., c/o Beth Lentchner, 701 Bradford Avenue, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone: 615-385-2100
Website: tnmed.org
EIN: 62-6049920

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Login to TMA Member Portal — Student applicants must log in to their member info hub portal by clicking "Apply Here" button on the TMEF Scholarships page
2. Access Application Link — Applicants will find the scholarship application link on the Home page (listed under "Click here to go to TMA's website" / before the instructional video)
3. Submit Application — Complete and submit application through the portal by the deadline
4. Schools Complete Financial Aid Information — After application closes, schools receive applicant information and complete Financial Aid documentation
5. Schools Submit Financial Aid Data — Schools submit completed Financial Aid information to TMA/TMEF via email to annika.sleenhof@tnmed.org
6. Board Review and Awards — TMEF Board of Directors meets to review and award scholarships
7. Notification — Selected students receive award letters via email
8. Distribution — Award funds distributed in two installments (June and December)

Required Materials

Application form (submitted via portal)
Documentation of financial need
Proof of Federal Unsubsidized William D. Ford Loan eligibility
Certification of U.S. citizenship and Tennessee residency (provided by medical school)
Current enrollment verification in accredited Tennessee medical school

Timeline for 2026-27 Program

January 12, 2026: Application opens
February 20, 2026: Preliminary report to schools on applicants
March 20, 2026: Preliminary report to schools on applicants
April 13, 2026: Application closes
April 15, 2026: Student applicant information sent to schools; schools complete Financial Aid information
April 27, 2026: Completed Financial Aid information due from schools
May 2026: TMEF BOD meets to award scholarships
May/June 2026: Schools and selected students notified; award letters sent via email
June 2026: First distribution (50% of award)
December 2026: Second distribution (50% of award)