College Sanders Calloway Equity Trailblazers College Fund

DermElevate Scholarship Initiative

The Sanders Calloway Equity Trailblazers College Fund
The Sanders Calloway Equity Trailblazers Fund honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Sanders Calloway, a distinguished dermatologist, educator, and advocate whose journey from rural Georgia to national leadership in dermatology serves as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring medical professionals.

A native of Statesboro, Georgia, Dr. Calloway graduated from Georgia Southern University and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG), where he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his internship in Internal Medicine and a Dermatology Residency at MCG before embarking on a career defined by clinical excellence, mentorship, and community impact. Today, he serves as a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at MCG and maintains a thriving private practice in Augusta.

Dr. Calloway has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top dermatologists in Georgia and is a nationally respected leader in Mohs surgery. His accolades include serving as President of the American Society for Mohs Surgery (2023–2024) and President of the Georgia Society of Dermatologists (2016–2017), among many other leadership roles and honors. His commitment to patient care, education, and equity exemplifies the highest ideals of medicine to make it accessible and affordable for all.

Established through the DermElevate Scholarship Initiative, the Sanders Calloway Equity Trailblazers Fund provides financial support to college students—especially those from historically underrepresented and underserved communities—pursuing early educational opportunities and experiences related to medicine and dermatology. This fund honors Dr. Calloway’s dedication to mentorship, service, and expanding pathways into the field.

Through this scholarship, we aim to cultivate the next generation of equity-driven trailblazers in medicine—individuals who, like Dr. Calloway, are committed to making dermatology and healthcare more inclusive, innovative, and compassionate.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be a permanent resident of the United States.
- Applicants must have successfully completed high school and at least two years of college with 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.
- Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student at a college, university, or trade school for the upcoming academic semester.
Timeline
- Application deadline:
- Award notifications sent by:
- Final scholarship recipients notified by:
Application Requirements
- A completed application form.
- Official high school and college transcripts (sealed by the institution).
- 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?
  - Where do you see yourself in the next year, and what are your goals for the next 5–10 years?
- One scholarship-specific response (maximum 250 words).
Scholarship Awards
- Award notifications will be sent by *.

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EDUCATION:
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Will you be enrolled as a full-time student this fall (minimum of 12 credit hours)?

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College/University GPA (on a 4-point scale)
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High School Graduation Date

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High School Attended
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Parent/Guardian 2 Name (if applicable)

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What area of medicine interests you most and why? (Max 150 words)
What is a unique dermatology condition or treatment that interests you, and why? (Max 150 words)
Where do you see yourself in the next year, and what are your goals for the next 5–10 years? (Max 150 words)
How has your background influenced your interest in medicine or dermatology OR How do you hope to make medicine more equitable for patients or aspiring physicians? (Max 250 words)

SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you have participated. Note leadership roles and dates.
Activity description(s), role(s), and dates of involvement
ORGANIZATIONS:

Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer and religious organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active. Note leadership roles and dates.
Organization name(s), role(s), and dates of involvement
RECOGNITIONS:

Please list any important awards and recognitions that you received. Note the organizations presenting the honor and the date you received the award.
Recognition name(s), presenting organization(s), and date received

REFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Please submit two letters of recommendation. Letters must not be from family members and should be written by employers, community leaders, mentors, or teachers. At least one letter must be from a volunteer supervisor. Please ensure contact information for references are included.
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Please describe your greatest financial need(s) for the DermElevate Scholarship (e.g., application expenses, travel, volunteer program costs, MCAT fees, or other related expenses). (Max 150 words)
Other Financial Support

List other financial assistance that you will receive or expect to receive per semester or quarter for graduate/medical school.
Personal / Work Study / Employment
Other Scholarship
Grants
Student Loans
Other

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY

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Eligibility Requirements

Timeline

Application Requirements

Scholarship Awards

EDUCATION:

Contacts

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ORGANIZATIONS:

RECOGNITIONS:

REFERENCES/RECOMMENDATIONS:

Other Financial Support

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY

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