Summary
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Foundation has partnered with the Howard University Medical Alumni Association to sponsor five $3,000 scholarships for current students at Howard University College of Medicine. This initiative aims to support students financially, encourage careers in sleep medicine, and address underrepresentation in the field. The scholarships can be used for tuition, housing, or essential expenses, with recipients to be honored in February 2025. Applications are open until Jan 24, 2025.
Key Takeaways
- Scholarship Support for Howard University Students: The AASM Foundation is sponsoring five $3,000 scholarships to help medical students with tuition and essential educational expenses.
- Focus on Underrepresentation: The initiative seeks to inspire Howard University students to consider careers in sleep medicine while addressing diversity and underrepresentation in the field.
- Application Deadline and Ceremony: Applications for the scholarships are open until Jan 24, 2025, and recipients will be honored at a scholarship ceremony in February 2025.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Foundation is partnering with the Howard University Medical Alumni Association (HUMAA) to support medical students at Howard University.
Through the HUMAA scholarship program, the AASM Foundation is sponsoring five scholarships, each valued at $3,000.
“By supporting medical students at Howard University, we’re empowering the next generation of medical professionals who will shape the future of health care,” says R. Nisha Aurora, MD, MHS, president of the AASM Foundation, in a release. “We’re also hoping to inspire students to consider careers in sleep medicine and address underrepresentation in our field.”
These scholarships are available to current Howard University College of Medicine students and can be applied toward tuition, housing, or other essential expenses related to their education. Applications will be accepted through Friday, Jan 24, 2025.
“These scholarships represent more than just financial assistance; they are a beacon of hope and encouragement for our [Howard University College of Medicine] students striving to achieve their dream of becoming physicians,” says Annette Bey, MD, president of HUMAA and member of the Howard University College of Medicine class of ‘84, in a release. “When we alleviate financial barriers, we empower our talented students to focus on their education and future medical contributions. Thank you AASM Foundation for your remarkable commitment to nurturing medical education; HUMAA is honored to partner with you in this meaningful endeavor.”
According to a release from the AASM Foundation, this initiative aligns with its commitment “to fostering new talent in sleep medicine and extends its mission to support students from underrepresented backgrounds who aspire to make an impact in health care.”
“By investing in these students, we aim to not only support their current educational needs but also encourage their long-term success in medicine,” Aurora adds in a release.
Recipients will be honored at a scholarship ceremony in February 2025.
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