The American Medical Association Foundation (AMAF) and the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) have partnered to create a scholarship that promotes diversity in medicine, encourages commitment to eliminating health care disparities, and supports future cardiologists, while helping to alleviate medical student debt. With generous support from founding donor Genita Evangelista Johnson, this annual scholarship will provide tuition support in the amount of $5,000. Continue reading for more information, or to open an application.

Eligibility Criteria: Additional criteria apply. Please visit the link below for a complete list of applicant criteria.

• Must be an African-American student with an interest in cardiology.
• Must explain your interest in cardiology in your personal statement. One of your letters of recommendation should also reference this interest.
• Selection is based on academic excellence and financial need.
• All accredited U.S. medical schools may submit one nominee for this award category.

Contact Pam Nunn at pnunn@westernu.edu to be nominated for this scholarship.