Dr. Kazem Kazempour Scholarship for Medical Students

Opportunity for Future Medical Leaders

The Dr. Kazem Kazempour Scholarship for Medical Students awards $1,000 to an undergraduate student pursuing a future in medicine or a related healthcare field. The scholarship recognizes students who show academic purpose, curiosity, and a clear interest in improving healthcare. Applicants will compete through an essay-based selection process.

Scholarship Overview

The Dr. Kazem Kazempour Scholarship for Medical Students provides a one-time $1,000 educational award to support an undergraduate student preparing for a career in medicine, clinical research, biomedical science, public health, or a related healthcare field. The scholarship is designed to recognize thoughtful students who understand the value of evidence, innovation, and patient-centered care. Applicants will submit an essay responding to the scholarship prompt. A selection process will consider the quality of the applicant’s ideas, clarity of writing, motivation, and potential to contribute to healthcare.

Criteria

  • Be enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
  • Be pursuing medicine, biomedical science, clinical research, public health, or a related healthcare field.
  • Demonstrate a clear interest in improving healthcare or patient outcomes.
  • Show academic motivation and a commitment to continued education.
  • Submit an original essay that directly addresses the scholarship prompt.
  • Submit the complete application by June 15, 2027.

How can the next generation of medical professionals use research, innovation, and evidence to improve healthcare?

In your response, explain what you believe is one important challenge facing healthcare today and how your education and future career could help address it. Strong essays should present a clear idea, use thoughtful reasoning, and connect the topic to your personal goals in medicine or healthcare.

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is June 15, 2027

Winner Announced

The winner of the scholarship will be announced on July 15, 2027

How to Apply

How can the next generation of medical professionals use research, innovation, and evidence to improve healthcare?

In your response, explain what you believe is one important challenge facing healthcare today and how your education and future career could help address it. Strong essays should present a clear idea, use thoughtful reasoning, and connect the topic to your personal goals in medicine or healthcare.

  1. How to Apply
  1. Review the requirements. Confirm that your education and career goals align with the scholarship criteria.
  2. Reflect on the essay question. Consider a healthcare challenge that matters to you and how research, innovation, or evidence could help address it.
  3. Write your essay. Prepare an original response that clearly explains your ideas, goals, and interest in improving healthcare.
  4. Review your application. Check your essay for clarity, accuracy, originality, and strong organization before submitting it.
  5. Submit by the deadline. Send your completed application and essay to [email protected] no later than June 15, 2027.
  6. Await the selection process. Applications will be reviewed based on the strength of the essay, clarity of ideas, academic motivation, and potential to contribute to healthcare.
  7. Watch for the announcement. The scholarship winner will be announced on July 15, 2027.
  8. Share the opportunity. If you know another student pursuing a future in medicine or healthcare, encourage them to explore the scholarship and apply.

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA