Dr. Prentiss Taylor Scholarship

Essay required

Need-based

Requires community service

Specific majors

Overview

The Dr. Prentiss Taylor Scholarship provides $5,000 to help one underrepresented minority medical student enrolled in an accredited graduate medical school. To qualify, you need to demonstrate financial need, academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to community service. To apply, you should write an essay. If that sounds like a fit for you, apply!

Status

Coming soon

Deadline

🗓 August 6, 2025

Paid to

🏫 Your school

Website

nmfonline.org

What you'll need

Essay

Capture your unique story and ambitions, while writing about the required subject matter.

Community Service

Highlight impactful involvement or participation in your community.

FAQ

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship?

To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it?

Financial need is determined by the information you enter into your FAFSA. It's the difference between how much it's going to cost you to go to college, your 'cost of attendance (COA)', minus how much of this cost can you / your family cover, your 'Expected Family Contribution (EFC)'. If your EFC is lower than your COA, you have financial need! If you're not sure about your EFC or COA, reach out to a Mos advisor for help!

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to?

To prioritize your scholarship applications, think about which scholarships you have the best chance of getting (the most specific ones, with more than one winner), the ones due the soonest, and the ones that are awarding the most money.

Tip: We recommend you make a schedule for yourself to follow to stay organized and on track throughout the scholarship application season! You can always ask a Mos advisor for help.