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Scholarships

The Nebraska Medical Foundation provides scholarship opportunities to medical students who have demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership. Please review the eligibility criteria for each scholarship below.

Contact Amy Reynoldson at amyr@nebmed.org with any questions.

Please note: the application form doesn't have the ability to save so be sure to allocate time to complete it in its entirety.

SCHOLARSHIP TIMELINE
January 17, 2023
Scholarship application period opens

February 10, 2023
Scholarship application period closes

 

March 13, 2023
Nebraska Medical Foundation Board meeting – scholarship selection
March 20, 2023
Scholarship winners announced
April 23, 2023
Scholarship award recognition banquet

Creighton University Scholarships

Buffalo County Medical Society - $1,000

Buffalo County Medical Society - $1,000
Buffalo County Medical Society - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.

  • Current first, second, third, or fourth year medical student.

  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.

  • Buffalo, Franklin, Harlan or Phelps County resident (determined by residence of parent or other indices of independence).

  • Good academic standing.

  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.       

  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 

  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.

Application Form 

Chuck Pallesen Student Leadership - $1,000

Chuck Pallesen Student Leadership - $1,000
Chuck Pallesen Student Leadership - $1,000

Established in honor of Chuck Pallesen, JD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current second year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).
  • Strong interest in health policy and advocacy.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.               
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Dr. Herbert E. Reese Medical Education - $1,000

Dr. Herbert E. Reese Medical Education - $1,000
Dr. Herbert E. Reese Medical Education - $1,000

Established in honor of Herbert Reese, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current third year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.       
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Dr. Jerry Schenken Medical Education - $1,000

Dr. Jerry Schenken Medical Education - $1,000
Dr. Jerry Schenken Medical Education - $1,000

Established in honor of Jerry Schenken, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.       
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Dr. Linda B. Ford Medical Education - $1,000

Dr. Linda B. Ford Medical Education - $1,000
Dr. Linda B. Ford Medical Education - $1,000

Established in honor of Linda Ford, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).
  • Strong interest in public health.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.               
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee.
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Lincoln County Medical Society - $1,000

Lincoln County Medical Society - $1,000
Lincoln County Medical Society - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current second or third medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Lincoln County resident (determined by residence of parent or other indices of independence).
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).
  • The student agrees to correspond with the Lincoln County Medical Society and the Nebraska Medical Foundation at least once a year concerning their current activities in medical school.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Platte Loup Valley Scholarship - $1,000

Platte Loup Valley Scholarship - $1,000
Platte Loup Valley Scholarship - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first, second, third, or fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Student Community Involvement - $1,000

Student Community Involvement - $1,000
Student Community Involvement - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first, second, third, or fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form


UNMC Scholarships

Ara Jane & James H. Dunlap, MD Medical Education - $5,000

Ara Jane & James H. Dunlap, MD Medical Education - $5,000
Ara Jane & James H. Dunlap, MD Medical Education - $5,000

Established from an endowment by James Dunlap, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current third or fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Outstanding academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Buffalo County Medical Society - $1,000

Buffalo County Medical Society - $1,000
Buffalo County Medical Society - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first, second, third, or fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Buffalo, Franklin, Harlan or Phelps County resident (determined by residence of parent or other indices of independence).
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Chuck Pallesen Student Leadership - $1,000

Chuck Pallesen Student Leadership - $1,000
Chuck Pallesen Student Leadership - $1,000

Established in honor of Chuck Pallesen, JD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current second year medical student.

  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.

  • Good academic standing.

  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

  • Strong interest in health policy and advocacy.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.               
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Dr. & Mrs. Ron Asher Medical Education - $5,000

Dr. & Mrs. Ron Asher Medical Education - $5,000
Dr. & Mrs. Ron Asher Medical Education - $5,000

Established from an endowment by Ron Asher, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current third year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Outstanding academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Dr. Herbert E. Reese Medical Education - $1,000

Dr. Herbert E. Reese Medical Education - $1,000
Dr. Herbert E. Reese Medical Education - $1,000

Established in honor of Herbert Reese, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current third year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Dr. Jerry Schenken Medical Education - $1,000

Dr. Jerry Schenken Medical Education - $1,000
Dr. Jerry Schenken Medical Education - $1,000

Established in honor of Jerry Schenken, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Dr. Linda B. Ford Medical Education - $1,000

Dr. Linda B. Ford Medical Education - $1,000
Dr. Linda B. Ford Medical Education - $1,000

Established in honor of Linda Ford, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).
  • Strong interest in public health.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.               
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

H. Bernice Shanklin Memorial - $1,000

H. Bernice Shanklin Memorial - $1,000
H. Bernice Shanklin Memorial - $1,000

Established from an endowment by H. Bernice Shanklin, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first or second year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Lincoln County Medical Society - $1,000

Lincoln County Medical Society - $1,000
Lincoln County Medical Society - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska
  • Current second or third year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Lincoln County resident (determined by residence of parent or other indices of independence).
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).
  • The student agrees to correspond with the Lincoln County Medical Society and the Nebraska Medical Foundation at least once a year concerning their current activities in medical school.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Platte Loup Valley Scholarship - $1,000

Platte Loup Valley Scholarship - $1,000
Platte Loup Valley Scholarship - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first, second, third, or fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Resident of Colfax, Loup, Nance, Platte, Polk, or Valley County (determined by residence of parent or other indices of independence).
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).
  • The student agrees to correspond with the Platte Loup Valley County Medical Society and the Nebraska Medical Foundation at least once a year concerning their current activities in medical school.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Roger H. & Patricia J. Meyer Family Foundation Trust Medical Education - $5,000

Roger H. & Patricia J. Meyer Family Foundation Trust Medical Education - $5,000
Roger H. & Patricia J. Meyer Family Foundation Trust Medical Education - $5,000

Established from an endowment by the Roger Meyer, MD

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current third or fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Outstanding scholarship (as judged by a cumulative assessment of such performance during medical school education).
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).
  • Planning to do a residency in family practice, OB/GYN, surgery, internal medicine or pediatrics (with preference in order listed).
  • Planning to practice in rural Nebraska in a town with population of 15,000 or less.

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

Student Community Involvement - $1,000

Student Community Involvement - $1,000
Student Community Involvement - $1,000

Eligibility Criteria

  • Attending medical school in Nebraska.
  • Current first, second, third, or fourth year medical student.
  • Member of the NMA Medical Student Chapter.
  • Good academic standing.
  • Demonstrated outstanding traits of character and leadership qualities (a judgment of such traits as measured at the time of selection).

Policies & Procedures

  • Award will be made on basis of competitive application.
  • Selection of the award shall be made by the NMF Scholarship Committee. 
  • Notice of the award may be published at the option of the Nebraska Medical Association and the Association may issue a general news release.
  • The University may publish (list) or acknowledge such award in appropriate honors of graduation listings or ceremonies, provided that such are published following formal presentation of the award.

Application Form

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