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The Dr. David Kearney McDonogh Scholarship in Ophthalmology/ENT is designed to increase the number of qualified physicians who are interested in a career in Ophthalmology or Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) specialties. The scholarship is a $5,000 award to two (2) African-American, Afro-Latino, or Native American medical students in New York. One (1) additional scholarship of $5,000 will be given to a medical student in another US State. Eligible candidates must be committed to academic excellence, research, leadership and service. The awarded Scholars are required to attend and present their research in Ophthalmology/ENT at the McDonogh Reception in New York City in early November, 2019 – Date TBD. The Scholar who is selected from another US State will be expected to video conference into the event to accept the award and present his or her research.
Applications for this award are due by 11:59 PM Pacific on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at www.nmf.fluidreview.com
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Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
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(Permanent Residents/Green Card Holders are not eligible)
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Currently enrolled in an accredited, graduate-level U.S. healthcare program
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Please note the required degree program type for each NMF scholarship
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The Genita Evangelista Johnson Endowed Scholarship is open to students in their senior year of high school
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Underrepresented minority student
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NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented minorities: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Native Americans (American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian), Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), and Pacific Islander.
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Demonstrated leadership ability
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Commitment to serving medically underserved communities
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