Dr. Jose Jacob Scholarship for Future Doctors

Investing in Tomorrow's Medical Leaders

The Dr. Jose Jacob Scholarship for Future Doctors offers a $1,000 award to a deserving undergraduate student who demonstrates a strong commitment to pursuing a career in medicine. Established in honor of Dr. Jose Jacob’s distinguished career in cardiology, this scholarship aims to support and encourage bright and dedicated individuals on their journey to becoming physicians. The award will be granted based on an essay contest, providing students with an opportunity to articulate their passion for medicine and their vision for the future of healthcare.

Scholarship Overview

The Dr. Jose Jacob Heart of Care Scholarship is dedicated to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals who are passionate about cardiology, internal medicine, and compassionate patient care. Recognizing the importance of mentorship, education, and perseverance in the medical field, this scholarship offers a $1,000 award annually to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in medicine.

Criteria

To be eligible for the Dr. Jose Jacob Scholarship for Future Doctors, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student.
  • Be pursuing a pre-medical track or a bachelor’s degree with a stated intention to apply to medical school.
  • Demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to a career in medicine.
  • Submit a completed application, including an essay responding to the prompt below:

Essay Prompt: Reflect on a significant challenge or opportunity facing the medical field today. Discuss how you, as a future doctor, envision contributing to addressing this issue or leveraging this opportunity to improve patient care and outcomes. (Maximum 500 words)

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is February 15, 2026.

Winner Announced

The winner of the scholarship will be announced on March 15, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to [email protected]:

  1. A completed application form (link to application form here, if applicable).
  2. A current academic transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

Your essay (as a Word document or PDF) responding to the essay prompt outlined in the “Criteria” section.

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA