The Rick and Sherry Murray Medical Futures Scholarship

Direct application

Up to $8,000

Eligibility

Location
Florida
Major
Health
Education level
Graduate
Enrollment
Full-time

About this scholarship

Florida residents who are a spouse, child, grandparent, or other close relative of someone diagnosed with ALS and who are pursuing a medically related degree or social work certification may apply. Awards of up to $8,000 are available; the number of recipients varies.

Applicants must attend or be accepted full-time at an accredited U.S. two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school. Submit an official transcript, a 500-word essay, and two recommendations by July 6.

The Rick and Sherry Murray Medical Futures Scholarship supports students whose ALS family experience inspired a healthcare career path.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Official transcript
  • 500-word essay
  • Two recommendations
  • Essay must describe how experience with a family member diagnosed with ALS influenced the applicant's medical-career decision.