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LMSA-West Canopy Scholarship

The LMSA-West Canopy Scholarship was developed in 2021 to assist future LMSA healthcare providers in providing better care to Spanish-speaking patients. The CanopyLearn Medical Spanish is a self-paced eLearning course created to eliminate language barriers through its reusable multilingual content and capture reimbursement for language services from payers. The goal of the LMSA-West Canopy Scholarship is to empower healthcare systems to invest in recognizing and supporting their bilingual staff.  Three awards are awarded each year to one high school student, one undergraduate, one medical student, and one resident/fellow.

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*Current academic year: 2024-2025

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Questions? Email VP_Scholarship@lmsa.net 

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

Eligibility

  • Must be a current high school student within the LMSA West Region.

  • Must be an undergraduate student at accredited university in the LMSA West Region.

  • Must be a medical student, or resident/fellow enrolled in an accredited medical school within the LMSA West Region.

  • Demonstrate community involvement and the desire to work with Spanish speaking patients.

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-West Canopy 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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