Medical Student Scholarship

Scholarship Eligibility:

1. Must be enrolled in medical school during the 2025-2026 academic year in the United States or territories (American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands).

a. Medical Students (both US citizens and visa holders) attending St. George's University (SGU), Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), American University of the Caribbean (AUC), Saba University School of Medicine, or American University of Antigua (AUA) will also be considered for this scholarship.

2. Must self-identify as a Black/African American woman.

3. Must submit CV or Resume within this application (we will not accept email attachments).

4. Must have a Letter of Recommendation submitted to Scholarship@BlackGirlWhiteCoat.org on your behalf by 1/18/2026. Subject line should read: Applicant Last Name, Applicant First Name BGWC Scholarship 2025.

5. Must be following BGWC on Instagram. Please provide your social media handle within application.

Dates:

- Application Opens: Monday, December 15, 2025

- Application Deadline: Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 11:59 pm CST

- Letter of Recommendation Deadline: Sunday, January 18, 2026 11:59 pm CST

- Scholarship Recipient Announced: February 28, 2026

Name*

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth*

Do you identify as a woman?*

YesNo

Race and Ethnicity *

Which describes your 2025 - 2026 academic year?*

Name of Medical School*

Location of Medical School (city, state, country)*

Primary Email *

Secondary Email

If your primary email is a school related email (.edu), please provide a second email.

Please select your top speciality of interest.*

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

CityState

Zip Code

Tell Us About Yourself: Share your background and what led you to pursue a career in healthcare.*

Leadership: Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership. What skills did you develop, and how do you see leadership playing a role in your future career?*

Community Service: How do you define your community? In what ways have you served this community, and what impact has this had on you?*

Future Plans: How will this scholarship help you reach your ultimate career goal(s)?*

CV or Resume*

For International Students ONLY: please upload proof of active enrollment at one of the eligible programs listed above.

Instagram Handle

How did you hear about BGWC?*

Are you a previous BGWC Scholar? If so, what scholarship were you awarded and when?*

In order for your scholarship application to be considered, a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with you and your work (professor, physician, mentor, etc.) should be emailed directly from author to Scholarship@BlackGirlWhiteCoat.org by January 18, 2026.*

I understand.

Medical Student Scholarship

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