Stanley Sy Scholarship for Medical Students Opens Applications

The Dr. Stanley Sy Scholarship for Medical Students is accepting applications for a national scholarship supporting pre-med and medical students. The program recognizes aspiring physicians who show academic dedication, compassion, and a commitment to advancing healthcare. Eligible applicants include undergraduates on a pre-med track as well as medical students at accredited institutions. The application requires an original essay of up to 1,000 words, submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format, addressing a prompt about an experience that solidified the desire to pursue medicine and how applicants will integrate compassion, critical thinking, and excellence into future practice. Materials must be emailed by December 15, 2026. The one-time award is $1,000, with results announced January 15, 2027.