Scholarships for African Medical Students

Ron Brown Scholar Program

• The Ron Brown Scholar Program is a public charity that provides financial resources to African American high school seniors "who will make significant contributions to society," according to its website. Applicants must excel academically, show leadership potential, demonstrate financial need, and make contributions to their community. Other eligibility requirements include either being a U.S. citizen or holding a resident visa card. Students who are already in college cannot apply. Each year 10 to 20 students receive $10,000 for each of their four years at college. The Ron Brown Scholar Program is not limited to students entering a specific field or career objective, which makes it ideal for medical students. The process includes submitting a completed application, taking part in an interview, and participating in Selection Weekend activities.

  Ron Brown Scholar Program
  1160 Pepsi Place, Suite 206
  Charlottesville,VA 22901
  434-964-1588
  ronbrown.org

United Negro College Fund

• According to its website, the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) is the largest and most effective minority education organization presenting students with both scholarship and internship opportunities. UNCF scholarship opportunities are ideal for African students pursuing medical degrees as applicants may attend any type of college or university. The application process and eligibility criteria vary by scholarship. Each of the scholarships requires an online application process. African medical students can search for UNCF scholarship opportunities through their school or through the UNCF's scholarship database.

  United Negro College Fund
  8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr.
  P.O. Box 10444
  Fairfax, VA 22031
  800-331-2244
  uncf.org

Jackie Robinson Scholarship Foundation

• The Jackie Robinson Foundation selects four students annually to receive up to $7,500 per year for each of their four years at a college or university. This scholarship is open to minority students aspiring to attend college including African American students wanting to pursue medical degrees. The Jackie Robinson Foundation also provides students access to workshops, seminars, mentoring, and internship programs. Applicants must be high school graduates, have plans to attend an accredited four-year institution, show leadership potential, demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen, and have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21. The application process includes submitting an online application, a letter of recommendation, SAT or ACT scores, and official high school transcripts.

  Daniel A. McNeal, Program Coordinator
  Education and Leadership Program Development
  The Jackie Robinson Foundation
  3 West 35th St., 11th Floor
  New York, NY 10001
  212-290-8600
  jackierobinson.org