• Established in 2020, this award provides $10,000 to two (2) African American medical students (for the 2020-2021 Academic Year) who have demonstrated interest in pursuing careers in Infectious Diseases research and clinical trials.
• The two award recipients are required to attend, and will be presented with the scholarship at the 2020 NMA 118th Convention Scientific Assembly in Atlanta, GA. This event may be virtual. 
• The registration fee to attend the conference will be waived for each student Scholar. In addition, the Scholars will receive a $1,500 travel stipend to pay for their airfare and one (1) night lodging. 
• Applications for this award will be due June 15, 2020

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter
  • (Permanent Residents/Green Card Holders are not eligible)
• Currently enrolled in an accredited, graduate-level U.S. healthcare program
  • Please note the required degree program type for each NMF scholarship
  • The Drs. Ludlow & Ruth Creary Family Foundation Scholarship is open to students in their 2nd year of undergraduate studies
  • The Genita Evangelista Johnson Endowed Scholarship is open to students in their senior year of high school
  • The Dr. Muriel Petioni Scholarship is open to both medical students and students graduating from college/post-baccalaureate program
• Underrepresented minority student
  • 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.
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Commitment to serving medically underserved communities

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