Dr. Maged G. Samaan Endowed Scholarship in Family Medicine

HONORS & RECOGNITION AWARD
The Dr. Maged G. Samaan Endowed Scholarship in Family Medicine is awarded to a COMP student in good academic standing with demonstrated financial hardship and a record of volunteerism.

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
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Award
Amount Varies
Scopes
COMP, COMP - California Campus Only
Deadline
01/12/2027
Supplemental Questions
  1. In 300 words, please provide a brief personal statement describing your financial hardship, including the personal circumstances and challenges that have contributed to your financial need and how these challenges have affected your educational journey. You may also describe how financial assistance would support your ability to continue your education and achieve your professional goals. (A 300-word essay is about half a page single-spaced or one full page double-spaced using a standard 12-point font like Times New Roman with 1-inch margins.)
  2. In 300 words, write an essay describing your experience and accomplishments in community service and volunteer efforts. Highlight the communities or causes you have served, the contributions you have made, and the impact these experiences have had on you and those you have served. You may also discuss how these experiences have shaped your commitment to service and your future role as a healthcare professional. (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).
  3. In 300 words, describe your commitment to pursuing a career in Family Medicine. Discuss the experiences, values, relationships, or clinical encounters that have influenced your interest in the specialty and helped shape your understanding of the role of a Family Medicine physician. Describe what aspects of Family Medicine are particularly meaningful to you, such as continuity of care, preventive medicine, patient education, or caring for patients across different stages of life. Include specific examples that demonstrate your dedication to building trusting relationships with patients and supporting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Finally, discuss how you hope to apply your skills, experiences, and values as a future Family Medicine physician and the type of impact you hope to make in the communities you serve. (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).