National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF)

National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF) is the premier national organization solely dedicated to providing scholarships and support to medical and health professions students across all groups intentionally marginalized in health care. To ensure continued health equity, in 2021 NMF expanded its programming to provide training and support for diverse physicians to be more actively involved in clinical trials. NMF’s goal is to identify and nurture tomorrow’s diverse health care leaders, who will have the knowledge, skills, cultural competency, and commitment to achieve health equity. NMF offers many different scholarships throughout the year. Please check their site often for new opportunities.

General Eligibility
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approval letter (Permanent Residents/Green Card Holders are not eligible)
- Currently enrolled in an accredited, graduate-level U.S. health care program
- Medical schools must be LCME Accredited U.S. Programs | LCME and COCA American Osteopathic Association | AOA accredited institutions. Applicants must be enrolled in culminating MD, MD/PhD, DO, or DO/PhD programs, unless otherwise specified.
- Student underrepresented in medicine – NMF designates the following racial/ethnic groups as underrepresented in medicine: African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian American (Vietnamese and Cambodian only), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Commitment to serving medically underserved communities