George Li Wang and Mary Ni Wang Memorial Scholarship

GRADUATE AWARD
The George Li Wang and Mary Ni Wang Memorial Scholarship is presented to a COMP student in good academic and conduct standing, with financial need.
Applicants are asked to write an essay detailing their unique path to medical school, demonstrating resilience in the face of specific financial challenges that have been overcome, or remain to be faced.

Applicants must be in their third, fourth, or (if a fellow) fifth year of medical school.

Previous recipients of this award are not eligible to apply.

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
  1. In 300 words, write an essay sharing your unique journey to medical school and the experiences that have shaped your path. Reflect on any financial challenges you have experienced or continue to navigate, and describe how you have persevered through these circumstances. Share how these experiences have shaped your perspective, strengthened your resilience, and influenced your hopes and goals as a future 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).
  2. Describe your academic accomplishments since starting medical school in 300 words. (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).