What the award is
The National Medical Association funds scholarships for African American medical students through its Emerging Scholars Fund. In the NMA's own words, published November 29, 2022, it has provided $5,000 scholarships since 2004 to students "who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, financial need and the potential for distinguished contributions to medicine." Winners receive their awards at the NMA's annual Convention and Scientific Assembly.
Who it is for
- African American medical students.
- Selection weighs academic achievement, leadership, financial need and the potential to contribute to medicine.
The NMA has not published a newer amount. In 2022 it set a goal of doubling both the award and the number of students funded, so the current figure may differ from $5,000.
Deadline and how to apply
As of November 2, 2026, the NMA does not post a student scholarship application, deadline or current award amount on its website. Its 2026 awards page covers awards for practicing members, nominated by members, with a May 1, 2026 deadline; it is not a student scholarship.
To ask when the next student cycle opens, write to the NMA through its contact page. We will update this page when the NMA posts an application.
Sources
- National Medical Association, "It's Giving Tuesday!", November 29, 2022.
- National Medical Association, 2026 Awards.
Checked against these pages on November 2, 2026.