The EmpowerMED Africa Scholarship
Nurturing future leaders in medical care
Future Leaders
About the Scholarship
The EmpowerMED Africa Scholarship supports medical trainees across sub-Saharan Africa through financial support and mentorship. It puts into practice one of our founding purposes: to nurture future leaders in medical care who will strengthen healthcare systems and improve patient care in their communities.
Who Can Apply
The scholarship is open to medical trainees in sub-Saharan Africa, including:
- Medical students
- Interns
- Residents and registrars
- Fellows
Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, community engagement and a commitment to contributing to healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa after training.
What It Provides
- Financial support toward the cost of training
- Mentorship through the EmpowerMED Africa network
- Opportunities to take part in EmpowerMED Africa activities and grow as a leader
Before You Apply
Documents You Will Need
Prepare these as PDF files (up to 10 MB each) before you begin:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Transcript, signed, dated and stamped by your institution’s Registrar’s Office
- Proof of enrollment on your institution’s official letterhead
- Two letters of recommendation from faculty members you have worked with
- Research portfolio (optional)
You will also need the names and email addresses of two referees, who are different from your recommendation letter writers.
How Selection Works
- Submit your application online. You can save a draft and return later.
- Applications are reviewed by the EmpowerMED Africa Scholarship Selection Committee in Zambia.
- The committee assesses academic performance, leadership, community engagement, mission alignment and financial need.
- Applicants are contacted by email about the outcome.
The selection process is competitive. Read our Privacy Policy to see how applicant information is protected.
Ready to apply?
The application takes about an hour. Have your documents ready before you start.
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Sponsor a Scholar
Your support helps a medical trainee complete their education and grow as a leader in healthcare across sub-Saharan Africa.