Scholarships

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Award partnership: Zebralter Medical and Hinsdale South High School

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Medical School Scholarship Programs
African American Grants
American Medical Association.
Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
The United Negro College Fund.
Dr. Marie Zakrzewski Medical Grant.
AAHD Frederick Krause Scholarship.

Navigating Medical School Application
When to start? The entire cycle takes a year.
Planning for 2022, Start January of 2021
Timeline
January to March: Prepare for MCAT
May to June: Start working on primary application
Submissions start from late May.
Be sure to order official transcript from College or University
Confirm deadline for schools.
Send letter of recommendations
Review your applications and email for completeness, follow up on any incomplete
July to August: Secondary applications are school specific
September to March: Interview season
Send letters of intent
By April, Notify AMCAS of your decision
Key point: Start early to apply