Don Akanji, our founder’s late husband, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday June 21, 2015. He attended Louisiana State University and worked as a Software Engineer. Don was passionate about mentoring students interested in STEM. He often spent part of his weekends speaking with students about their future and inspiring them to pursue STEM fields. The Mentorship Squad Scholarship was created to honor Don’s spirit and inspire the next generation of women physicians.

The selected recipients will receive $500 towards education-related expenses only.‍

Examples

• Books
• School supplies
• Review courses
• Tuition or student loan payments
• Application and interview trail expenses

ELIGIBILITY:

PREMED

• Must be located and studying in the United States of America
• Must be a Black or Latinx woman
• Must be a Junior or Senior in college premed student or postbacc student
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
• Special consideration will be given to those with demonstrated financial need

MEDICAL STUDENTS

• Must be located and studying in the United States of America
• Must be a Black or Latinx woman
• Medical student (any year)
• Special consideration will be given to those with demonstrated financial need

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