Wayne Anthony Butts Scholarship
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
First- or second-year underrepresented minority medical students enrolled at an accredited medical school in the New York metropolitan area may apply for the Wayne Anthony Butts Scholarship through National Medical Fellowships. NMF awards generally require U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or approved DACA status, enrollment in an LCME- or AOA/COCA-accredited program, demonstrated financial need, and leadership with a commitment to underserved communities.
One $5,000 scholarship is awarded in recognition of academic achievement, leadership, community service, and interest in urban health.
Create an NMF account, complete the eligibility form, and apply through Survey Monkey Apply when the award appears in an open cycle, uploading required financial, transcript, citizenship, CV, recommendation, and essay materials.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Financial materials
- Current professional-school transcript
- Proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Student Aid Report (SAR)
- Loan history from the National Student Loan Data System
- Financial aid award letter
- Current professional school transcript
- Proof of citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA status
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- One or more letters of recommendation
- Create an NMF account, complete the eligibility form, and apply through Survey Monkey Apply when the award appears in an open cycle.