Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) Annual Pre-Med Scholarship Awards
Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG)
About
An annual scholarship for local high school seniors who will attend a four-year college and plan to pursue careers as physicians. Awards are paid over five years to support four years of undergraduate study and the first year of medical school. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need and complete an online application with supporting documents. The program includes mentorship from the scholarship committee and donors.
Part of our long-term commitment to supporting future generations of doctors.
Who can apply
Plan to become a medical doctor and take pre-med courses to prepare for medical school.
“Anticipate a career as a medical doctor and plan to take pre-medicine courses to prepare for medical school”
Live in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, or Santa Cruz counties.
“Live in a geographic region served by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties”
Maintain a minimum college GPA of 3.0 (verified by transcript).
“Maintain a minimum high school GPA of 3.5. You will be expected to maintain a minimum college GPA of 3.0 (verified by transcript).”
Be a high school senior.
“Each year, the Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group (PAFMG) awards Pre-Med Scholarships to local high school seniors who will attend a four-year college and plan to pursue careers as doctors.”
Plan to attend a four-year college (prospective college student).
“local high school seniors who will attend a four-year college”
Essay prompts
- 1.Complete the online application including a 1,000-word personal statement that explains why you are interested in medicine, including any relevant background and life experiences, and your need for financial assistance.Up to 1000 words