2024 Steps For Change Scholarship
(for new medical students)

Award: $2,000.00

Application Deadline: 2024 Scholarship Application is now closed.​

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The Steps For Change Scholarship is an income and merit-based scholarship awarded to students applying to a medical school to further their career goals. Students from low-income families are recognized for their capacity to lead and commitment to making a significant impact on communities. Award recipients must display academic excellence, exude passion in empowering the community, and exemplify a desire for continuous personal growth.

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Eligibility Requirements

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To be eligible for The Steps for Change Scholarship, the applicant MUST:

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• Be of legal status in the United States

• Hold a University/College degree

• Be in the process of applying to, or accepted to, a medical school

• Have a household income of less than $55,000*

• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5

• Have a MCAT of at least 500

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Please note: Ineligible applicants will not be evaluated. 

*Final household income eligibility will be based on the number of household members.

How to Apply

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To apply for the 2024 Steps For Change Scholarship, the applicant must provide all of the following by May 15th, 2024. 

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The submission of ALL below completed material is required for scholarship consideration. Applicants with any missing or incomplete scholarship material will not be evaluated by the scholarship panel.

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1. A completed scholarship application

Please submit through the online application provided in the link below.

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2. An official transcript of academic marks sent to our mailing address at PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027.* Email: scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org.

*Emailed transcripts will be accepted at this time. However, an official copy will be requested if applicant is selected as a scholarship recipient.

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3. One letter of recommendation shall be written on an official letter and signed from and sent by a faculty member or community leader. The letter of recommendation can be sent via email to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org​ as an attachment (PDF format) or via mail to PO Box 27685, Los Angeles, CA 90027. 

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4. A one-minute video answering the question: How would you value yourself? 

Please be sure to state your full name at the beginning of the video and submit the video via email to scholarships@wealthbyhealth.org. Applicant may also upload video to YouTube and send us a link to the video. 

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By applying for the 2024 Steps For Change Scholarship, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.​