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Dr. Amanda Perez Scholarship

The Dr. Amanda Perez Scholarship was developed in 2008 to assist high school and college freshman students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Personal qualities, financial need, and academic and extracurricular achievements will all be considered in the selection process. Dr. Amanda Perez is an alumna of LMSA-West at the Charles Drew University Chapter, where she served as Medical Student Representative. She went on to lead the Scholarship Program, while she served on the Executive Board for the LMSA-West Region. Award recipients may have the chance to meet Dr. Amanda Perez at an official LMSA-West event.

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*Current academic year: 2024-2025

Questions? Email VP_Scholarship@lmsa.net 

Deadline: December 6th, 2024 11:59 PM PST
Applications are currently open. 

Eligibility

  • -Must be a high school student in the LMSA West Region.

  • -Must be a college freshman at accredited university in the LMSA West Region.

  • -Through personal statement the applicant must demonstrate financial need, in addition to highlighting their academic and extracurricular achievements. 

How to Apply:

  • Complete the online application form available on the LMSA West website.

  • Submit a personal statement (300-500 words) outlining your commitment working with Spanish speaking patients.

  • All application materials should be submitted via email and attached in a single Adobe Acrobat PDF format titled "LMSA Dr. Amanda Perez Scholarship – Applicant Last Name, First Initial - Application Year" to VP_Scholarship@lmsa.net.

As a first generation Hispanic, doctors visits were a luxury. There was no available insurance for my parents, which strayed them away from medical care. When they did have the opportunity to seek medical attention, no one was able to help them. My inspiration and dedication came from not only my parents but those who are unable to reach medical professionals. I will continue my education to eliminate such barriers and make it more accessible for the underserved communities."

Past Scholarship recipient.

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