HS Alex Gross High School Skin Innovation Award

DermElevate Scholarship Initiative

The Alex Gross High School Skin Innovation Award
The Alex Gross High School Skin Innovation Award honors the lifelong service, leadership, and mentorship of Dr. Alexander S. Gross, a dual board-certified dermatologist and internist, clinical educator, and dedicated public health advocate. This award is designed to support high school students with a passion for medicine and dermatology by easing the financial barriers to early educational opportunities, mentorship programs, and enrichment experiences that foster future careers in skin health.

Dr. Gross received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Emory University and his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at Emory University, followed by a dermatology residency and fellowship at Vanderbilt University. A renowned physician in Georgia, Dr. Gross currently practices in Cumming, GA, and serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at Emory University.

His distinguished career includes service on the Board of Directors for both the American Academy of Dermatology and the Georgia Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery. He is a past Chair of the Georgia Composite Medical Board and a Fellow of both the National Federation of State Medical Boards and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Gross has received numerous accolades, including the AADA Advocate of the Year Award, Presidential Awards from the ASDS and AAD, and the Federation of State Medical Boards’ National Leadership Award in 2024.

Beyond medicine, Dr. Gross is known for his commitment to community service—volunteering at the Mercy Care Clinic, which he helped co-found, supporting the American Cancer Society, and advising the Gateway Center in Atlanta. His love for music, professional sports, and biking reflect his well-rounded spirit and dedication to balance and compassion in life and work.

The DermElevate Scholarship Initiative is proud to recognize Dr. Gross’s legacy through this award. In his honor, we aim to elevate the next generation of leaders in dermatology and medicine—starting with their very first steps.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States.
- Applicants must be a full-time student at a high school for the upcoming academic semester and have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  Note: If there are extenuating circumstances affecting your GPA, please explain in the space provided.
Timeline
- Application deadline:
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- Final scholarship recipients notified by:
Applicants Requirements:
- A completed application form
- Current Academic Transcript
- ACT/SAT score, if taken
- Professional Headshot (or one clearly upper chest and above, front facing to camera with full face in shot)
- Two letters of recommendation, including one from a volunteer or community service experience.
- Three essays (maximum 150 words each), responding to:
  - What area of medicine interests you most and why?
  - What is a unique dermatology condition or treatment that interests you, and why?
  - What do you hope to do after high school, and what are your goals for the next 5–10 years?
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SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

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REFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS:

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Please describe your greatest financial need(s) for the DermElevate Scholarship (e.g., application expenses, summer program costs, ACT/SAT fees, or other related expenses). (Max 150 words)
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DermElevate Scholarship Initiative

Eligibility Requirements

Timeline

Applicants Requirements:

Scholarship Awards

EDUCATION:

Contacts

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RECOGNITIONS:

REFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Other Financial Support

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY

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