The Future Physician Award
This scholarship is awarded to one outstanding undergraduate student who has demonstrated a commitment to pursuing a career in medicine; and, who has shown leadership efforts in addressing the social, economic, and educational barriers which prevent students of color from equal access to, and adequate preparation for, a career as a physician.
Now OPEN through November 30, 2020!
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Future Physician Award Guidelines
The White Coats Black Doctors Foundation (WCBD) will cover the full cost of the award recipient's Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) registration, up to $310. If the recipient has already completed their MCAT, she/he will receive $310 toward their AMCAS application. The recipient also agrees to participate in an interview and to be featured on the WCBD website.
Application Process
Candidates must:
Complete the online application at tiny.cc/futuredocapp. You must complete the form in one session, as you cannot save your work and return. After completing the form, you must submit the following via email:
Submit your resume and unofficial transcript to fpa@whitecoatsblackdoctors.org.
The White Coats Black Doctors Foundation (WCBD) will cover the full cost of the award recipient's Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) registration, up to $310. If the recipient has already completed their MCAT, she/he will receive $310 toward their AMCAS application. The recipient also agrees to participate in an interview and to be featured on the WCBD website.
Application Process
Candidates must:
- Be a full-time college/university student; and,
- Be completing either their junior or senior year; and,
- Have demonstrated significant progress in completing at least five (5) of the following courses: General Chemistry I, General Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry II, Biology I, Biology II, Physics I, Physics II, Calculus I, English (fulfilled your school's English/Literature requirement), Behavioral Science (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, etc.)
- Note: No specific major is required to apply for or receive this award.
Complete the online application at tiny.cc/futuredocapp. You must complete the form in one session, as you cannot save your work and return. After completing the form, you must submit the following via email:
- An unofficial transcript, which demonstrates you have earned at least 60* credit hours, and are enrolled in at least 12* credit hours for the Fall 2020 semester. *Special exceptions may be made due to global pandemic, please email fpa@whitecoatsblackdoctors.org with specific questions regarding your coursework & eligibility.
- Resume or curriculum vitae
Submit your resume and unofficial transcript to fpa@whitecoatsblackdoctors.org.