Are you a rising junior (or above) who attended the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)? You might be eligible to apply for a scholarship! Details from SHPEP below:
Dr. Sherket B. Peterson, an MMEP alum, is excited to offer a funding opportunity to SHPEP, SMDEP, SMEP, and MMEP scholars! With the support of the ADEAGies Foundation and the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), the Dr. Sherket B. Peterson Scholarship provides financial aid in the form of a $3000 scholarship and mentorship to further the education of underrepresented minority (URM) students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. The scholarship honors program alumni who are interested in pursuing a career in a field that will enhance health research or innovation and have the potential to impact the world. Award Information One student will receive a $3000 award and one-year of mentorship. A portion of the award, $2500, will be distributed to the awardee’s US college or university on their behalf for tuition expenses and $500 will be distributed directly to the awardee for other educational expenses such as books and/or laptops, grad school applications, etc. Eligibility Requirements An applicant must:
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