The LMSA Southwest Region provides conference travel scholarships to medical and premedical students from Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Colorado. Aimed at easing the financial strain associated with medical education, these scholarships cover various costs such as conference travel expenses, hotel accommodations, food, etc. Although the number and value of these scholarships can vary annually, LMSA Southwest is dedicated to consistently supporting its members. This support is extended through direct awards or guiding students toward additional funding sources.
Deadline to Apply: December 10th, 2023 Scholarship recipients to be announced mid-December
Eligibility
Eligible applicants must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a health professional degree (M.D. or D.O., unless otherwise indicated) and serving the Hispanic, Latina/o/x, and other underserved communities in the United States.
Unless otherwise indicated, eligible applicants must satisfy one of the following:
Be actively enrolled in a medical school in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, or Colorado that is accredited by the U.S. Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) at the time the award is given, or
Be enrolled in undergraduate courses at a university in Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, or Colorado.
Note: applicants are eligible to receive the scholarship regardless of ethnic background or immigration status. DACA students are encouraged to apply.
Please refer to the specific application for each scholarship for additional details. LMSA Southwest reserves the right to withdraw or withhold scholarship funds pending submission of necessary documents.
Important: It is the student’s responsibility to submit a complete application, including all supporting documents, by the deadline; extensions will NOT be granted. Incomplete or late application materials will result in ineligibility.