[Scholarship] AMA Physicians of Tomorrow

Applications for the AMA Foundation’s 2026 Physicians of Tomorrow (PoT) scholarship cycle are now OPEN! The deadline to apply is Monday, February 9, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST.

With 17 categories across a variety of focus areas, the AMA Foundation awards $10,000 tuition scholarships to a diverse cohort of medical students each year.

Eligibility Requirements (all must be met):

• Rising final-year medical student graduating in 2027 (Most applicants are in their third year during the application cycle. If awarded, funds are distributed in spring 2026 for the 2026–27 school year). Students in five-year or dual-degree programs, or those taking a research year, may apply either in their third year or prior to their final year.
• Enrolled in a fully accredited U.S. allopathic (MD) or osteopathic (DO) medical school
• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or DACA status

*Please note: AMA membership is not considered in recipient selection.

How to Apply:

• Students interested in applying can click HERE for more information and answers to frequently asked questions.
• To start an application, students should head to https://amafoundation.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/17/home