Sumeet Singh Brar Memorial Scholarship
GRADUATE AWARD
The Sumeet Singh Brar Memorial Scholarship is a $1,500 award presented to a graduating fourth-year DO student on the Pomona campus, who has matched into a psychiatry residency program. Preference shall be given to a student who has demonstrated an interest in pursuing child and adolescent psychiatry.
Please limit your applications to a maximum of three Graduate Awards and three Honors & Recognition Awards. Applications exceeding these limits will not be considered.
Prohibition of AI-Generated Content
To maintain academic integrity and ensure the authenticity of work, the use of generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly GO, Bard, or similar) to produce, rewrite, or substantially edit content in submissions is strictly prohibited. All submitted work must reflect the student’s own original thinking, analysis, and expression. Any use of AI-generated material will be considered a violation of academic honesty policies and may result in disqualification of award application.
Award amounts granted may vary each year depending on available funding.
Notice of Non-discrimination
In accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, Western University of Health Sciences (Western U) is committed to ensuring a campus community free from unlawful discrimination. Western U strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination in all its programs, activities, admissions, and employment. This policy applies to all aspects of the university, including education programs, employment, admissions, and any other Western U activities
- Award
- Amount Varies
- Scopes
- COMP, COMP - California Campus Only
- Deadline
- 01/12/2027
- Supplemental Questions
- In 300 words, please describe your interest in psychiatry. Discuss the experiences, individuals, or aspects of your medical education that have influenced your interest in the field. Describe what draws you to psychiatry and how your understanding of mental health and the role of psychiatrists has developed through your academic, clinical, research, volunteer, or personal experiences. Please explain the qualities and skills you hope to bring to the field and how pursuing a career in psychiatry aligns with your professional goals and aspirations as a physician. (A 300-word essay is about 0.5 pages single-spaced or 1.3 pages double-spaced using standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins).