Eubanks Memorial Trust Award
HONORS & RECOGNITION AWARD
The Eubanks Memorial Trust Award recognizes a HCOM second-, third-, or fourth-year medical student with a commitment to practice medicine in a Primary Care Field (Family Practice, Pediatrics, OB GYN, or Internal Medicine)
The selection committee reserves the right to request additional materials, references, letters of support, and information necessary to evaluate the student’s application.
This scholarship requires 2 letters of recommendation from people who have detailed knowledge of your medical education and leadership skills (i.e. preceptor or medical school faculty).
OMS II, III, & IV students are eligible to apply for this award.
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 - Northwest Campus Only
- Deadline
- 01/12/2027
- Supplemental Questions
- In 300 words, please write a personal essay addressing why you want to become a Primary Care Provider. Discuss the experiences, values, and motivations that have influenced your interest in primary care, and describe how you hope to build meaningful relationships with patients, promote health and wellness, and serve the needs of individuals, families, and communities. (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).
- Please upload your letter of recommendation in PDF format.
- Please upload your second letter of recommendation in PDF format.
- Optional: Upload a third Letter of Recommendation (pdf only)