Travel Awards
National Conference of Family Medicine Residents & Students (National Conference) and National Congress of Student Members (NCSM) – Travel Award to Kansas City, MO
Awards of $1,000 for medical students to attend the AAFP National Conference held every summer in Kansas City, MO. Medical students attending the conference can network with hundreds of residency programs and attend a variety of workshops designed to improve clinical skills. Held simultaneously with the National Conference, the Student Congress is an advocacy and leadership opportunity for one student delegate and one alternate student delegate from each state. These individuals attend all business sessions, represent the students in their state before the congress, and vote in the elections. Find more information here! Deadline to apply: May 5, 2024
The event is Aug. 1-3, 2024.
Family Medicine Advocacy Summit – Travel Award to Washington, DC
This award pays travel expenses and registration for one student to attend the AAFP Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC. During this two-day event, held each spring, attendees learn about the legislative process, hear the current priorities for family medicine, practice general advocacy skills, and meet members of Washington’s congressional delegation. Find more information here. Deadline to apply: March 15, 2024
Scholarships
Diverse Constituency Scholarship
Three $2,000 scholarships awarded to first-year medical students who represent the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Applicants are evaluated on an interest in primary care, financial need, and a personal statement. Deadline to apply: Feb. 18, 2024
Alfred O. Berg, MD, Scholarship for Excellence in Family Medicine Research Scholarship
This $1,000 award encourages research in family medicine by honoring a fourth-year graduating medical student who matched into family medicine and conducted outstanding research in the specialty. Nominations are made by a faculty sponsor, and a copy of the supporting research is needed. Deadline to apply: March 30, 2024
Family Medicine Summer Research Externship
Up to $4,000 for a medical student who wishes to research a topic in family medicine. Students submit a proposal and supporting documents to the Foundation as their application. Deadline to apply: March 30, 2024
Medical School Scholarships
The Foundation funds scholarships at each of Washington’s medical schools. By facilitating the careers of future family doctors, we contribute to improving the pipeline of capable and committed students and ultimately improve the quality of care to patients throughout the state. Information for each school is listed below; please contact the schools directly for more information.
- PNWU: One scholarship awarded to a fourth-year medical student. The scholarship applications open and applications are accepted in March. The scholarship is awarded by PNWU’s Scholarship Committee in April. See https://www.pnwu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/scholarships/
- University of Washington: Two fourth-year medical students applying to family medicine residencies are selected by UWSOM faculty to receive $2,000. Recipients are notified each spring. See https://www.washington.edu/financialaid/
- Washington State University: One scholarship of $2,000 is awarded to a medical student who has an interest in specializing in family medicine. For more information and timing of the scholarship, please contact Kelly Demand, director of financial education and scholarship support, at kdemand@wsu.edu or 509-335-0583.
