This scholarship fund was established in 2013 by the Northeast Florida Medical Society Foundation. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to African-American high school seniors in Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County) who have been accepted into an accredited college or university with the intention of majoring in an area of science, technology, engineering, or math. The student’s ultimate goal should be to pursue a graduate degree that leads to a career in healthcare (physician, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner).
McIntosh Scholarship- awarded to a male student with high academic achievement and strong leadership skills
Atkins Scholarship- awarded to a student with high academic achievement and a strong community service background
Cornerstone Scholarships- awarded to students who have high academic achievement and represent the values and commitment of the NEFMS
Eligibility
The NEFMSF scholarship will be awarded to an African-American student pursuing a degree
in science, technology, engineering, or math with the goal of becoming a physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner. Children/ dependents of members of the Northeast Florida Medical Society are not eligible.
All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements.
1. Applicant must be a high school senior in Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County).
2. Applicant must have a cumulative minimum grade point average of 3.5.
3. Applicant must submit all required application information.
4. Applicant must have two (2) recommendation letters.