Johnson Scholars Application '25

The Johnson Scholars Program (JSP) is a pre-medical enrichment program that prepares Penn undergraduates to achieve their goal of a career in medicine. JSP recruits primarily first-year students and provides 4 years of progressive enrichment, tiered mentoring, and advising. Johnson Scholars must meet rigorous GPA achievement milestones each year for continued participation in the program. We may have space to accept 1-2 sophomores based on program attrition.

With an explicit focus on opportunity, access, and likelihood of benefiting significantly from the program relative to their peers, factors that are considered in the selection include: distance traveled, obstacles overcome, evidence of resilience and grit, whether the applicant has been socioeconomically or educationally disadvantaged, experienced childhood in a medically underserved community, is a first-generation college student, and whether an applicant would be the first physician in their family, among other holistic factors.

Statement of Equal Opportunity: Consistent with applicable law and University policy, the Johnson Scholars Program does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. We review each application thoroughly and holistically.

Program Components
Academic and professional development seminars, academic support, community service, leadership opportunities, clinical and research opportunities, mentorship from PSOM faculty, medical students, and admissions professionals.

Eligibility

First- and second-year undergraduates (“freshmen” and "sophomores") matriculating to Penn in Fall 2025.
Standardized Test Scores: SAT 1300 or more, ACT of 28 or more, or test-optional students with evidence of completing 2 or more STEM AP courses with an A or better.

Program Timeline
Application Opens: May 6, 2025
Deadline: September 1, 2025
Applicants will be notified of decisions around September 15, 2025.

If you are accepted, you must attend our mandatory Fall Motivational Workshop on Sunday, September 28 from 11 AM - 2 PM for orientation. Please save the date now in the event you are selected.

Please Note: Please read and complete all questions carefully prior to submitting your application. You can not save this form and return to it later. We recommend that you write and save your essay questions in a word processor and copy and paste them when you are ready to submit your application.

IMPORTANT: PROGRAM ENGAGEMENT
JSP is a rigorous and intensive program that requires a time commitment of 5-10 hours per month. Professional development sessions take place on weekday evenings, and there is engagement on some weekends. If you can not to commit fully to this due to other commitments or opportunities that you are enrolled in, DO NOT APPLY. Regular attendance and high engagement is critical to remaining in good standing in this program. Less than less than 80% attendance will result in you being released from the program.

For questions and more information, contact the program's Associate Director Gabrielle S. Clark, M.Ed.: GSC@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Full Legal Name:*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Preferred Name:

Gender:*

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Preferred Pronouns:

She/her/hersHe/him/hisThey/them/theirsOther

Birth Date:*

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Mobile Number: *

Area CodePhone Number

UPenn E-mail:*

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Are you and/or your guardian(s) temporarily unhoused, houseless or unsheltered?

Yes, I am temporarily unhoused and therefore must use my campus address.Yes, I am temporarily unhoused and am using the permanent home address of a trusted individual.No.

Legal Permanent Address (this should be a HOME address unless you answered yes to the question above):*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry

In what zip code(s) did you spend the majority of your life from birth to age 18?*

Are you a US citizen or permanent resident?*

YesNo

If no, indicate visa status:

Race (Choose one or more):*

Ethnic Ancestry:*

Are you a first generation college student?*

Yes, neither of my parent(s)/guardian(s) completed a four-year college degree.No, one or both of my parent(s)/guardian(s) completed a four-year college degree.No, one or both of my parent(s)/guardian(s) attained a professional degree (Masters' level, MD/DO, PhD, JD, etc.)

Is one of your guardian(s) and/or sibling(s) a physician?*

Yes, at least one of my guardians or siblings is a physician.No members of my immediate family are physicians.

Were you awarded a Federal Pell Grant?*

YesNo

Were you identified by UPenn as a Highly Aided Student? For more information: https://srfs.upenn.edu/financial-aid/highly-aided*

YesNo

Were you awarded Federal work study funding?*

YesNo

Do your parent(s)/caregiver(s) currently receive Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits?*

YesNo

What is your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)? Your EFC is a dollar amount ($) and can be found on your FAFSA.*

Current Year in University:*

FreshmanSophomore

Major Area(s) of Study:

Name of High School:*

What type of high school did you attend?*

Were you in a STEM or pre-med pipeline/pathway program in high school?*

YesNo

Cumulative High School GPA:*

Were you admitted to Penn as a TEST-OPTIONAL student without SAT or ACT scores?*

YesNo

SAT or ACT Composite Score:

SAT or ACT Math Score:

SAT or ACT Reading Score:

Describe three (3) of your most meaningful extracurricular activities, community or volunteer work, and/or leadership experiences you have engaged in. In each of the boxes below, please name and describe the experience, your specific role, the length of time you participated, and why this activity was meaningful to you and your career goals.

Freshmen: These experiences should have occured during your high school career.

Sophomores: At least 2 of these experiences should have occured during your freshman year. You may include 1 from high school.

Activity #1 Name:*

Describe the Activity*

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Activity #2 Name:*

Describe the Activity*

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Activity #3 Name:*

Describe the Activity*

0/150

Describe your interest/motivation for medicine, science, and/or public service. You may include personal characteristics or experiences that support your application:*

0/300

I certify that the information I have submitted in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I submitted it on my own behalf with no support:*

I certify.

I understand that my application and supporting materials will be shared with staff at the Perelman School of Medicine.*

I understand.

If I am accepted, I will maintain 80% attendance or higher to remain in good standing. I will also meet the yearly GPA requirement (3.2 GPA by the end of freshman year). I understand that if I do not meet these metrics, I will be released from the program.*

I understand.

By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

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Johnson Scholars Program Application '25

Demographic Information

Academic Information

If you are a sophomore, you must send your transcript to GSC@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for consideration.

Extracurricular Engagement

V. Personal Statement

Certification and Release of Information

Applicant's E-Signature: