Applications for the 2025 Medical Student Scholarship are now closed. We encourage you to apply for the 2026 cycle.
JEDI-AAEM is thrilled to launch our Medical Student Scholarship, designed to foster a diverse and inclusive pipeline in emergency medicine (EM). We’re committed to supporting underrepresented in medicine (URiM) students as they take the critical step of applying for residency programs.
Who Should Apply
This scholarship is open to underrepresented medical students (URiM) applying to EM residency programs, including combined programs. We embrace a broad and inclusive definition of URiM, encompassing factors such as race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and immigration status.
Scholarship Benefits
Financial Support: Each recipient will receive $500 to help offset costs related to:
- Residency application fees
- Interview attire
- Virtual interview technology
- Travel for in-person interviews
Personalized Mentorship: Awardees will be matched with a JEDI-AAEM mentor (if needed) to guide them through the residency application process and beyond.
Why This Matters
The journey to becoming an emergency medicine physician is demanding—and the financial barriers can be overwhelming. This scholarship is part of our mission to ensure all talented and passionate medical students have the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their background.
Application Requirements
Applicants must be current AAEM/RSA members and JEDI-AAEM members. They must complete the JEDI-AAEM Medical Student Scholarship Application by January 6, 2025 with the following information:
- Written essay (250 word limit) or video submission (1-2 minute time limit) to introduce yourself and explain why you chose emergency medicine
- Copy of Step 1 and/or Step 2 score(s)
- Transcript (does not have to be school authorized, may be a screen shot of grades)
- Curriculum Vitae (including evidence of community outreach or passion project)
- Photo of yourself (optional)
Scholarship Awardee Requirements
If selected, JEDI-AAEM will request the following information to be completed prior to receiving the scholarship:
- A copy of your AAMC application receipt
- Receipt of ERAS application submission to EM
- Copies of receipts such as application fees, interview attire, technology needed for virtual interviews, and/or interview travel up to $500
- Completion of W-9 and submitted to AAEM
Previous Scholarship Winners
2025 Winners
Michael Denning
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Mel Ebeling
University of Alabama School of Medicine
Seynab Farah
Avalon University School of Medicine
Gabriela Hernandez
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine-Bradenton
LaKendra B. Morgan
Howard University College of Medicine
Miguel Renteria
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Cassandra Smith
University of California — Irvine School of Medicine
Rebkah Tesfamariam
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
2024 Winners
Chinelo C. Agwuncha
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Medicine
Gabrielle Bastedo (nee Sallard)
Baylor College of Medicine
Amera Hassan
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
Amina Ibrahim
All Saints University School of Medicine
Donovan Inniss
University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS)
Desean Lee
Rowan University, School of Osteopathic Medicine
Kelsey Newbold
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Aliza Siddiqui
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
2023 Winners
Michael Chiang
University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Abdoul Kone
Howard University College of Medicine
William Mundo
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Anantha Singarajah
Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kristen Woody
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Questions?
If you have questions or would like more information about this scholarship, please email AAEM, or call 800-884-2236.
