TMEF Medical School Scholarship

The scholarships available are entirely “need based” without regard to course of study, academic performance or year of school and are restricted for medical school expenses only. Scholarship award funds are distributed directly to the medical school in which the applicant is enrolled. Scholarships range from $2,000 - $10,000 per year, based on financial need. Financial need is determined in part by a financial need ranking by the applicable medical school.

• Must be a citizen of the United States and a legal resident of the state of Tennessee as certified by the medical school in which enrolled
• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited medical school within the state of Tennessee (newly accepted students for the next academic year are not eligible to apply)
• Provide documentation of financial need to pursue a course of study in medicine by meeting Federal Unsubsidized William D. Ford Loan eligibility requirements
• Must be a member of the Tennessee Medical Association

• January 6: 2025-26 scholarship application opens
• February 14: Preliminary report to schools on applicants
• March 15: Preliminary report to schools on applicants
• April 16: 2025-26 application closes, student applicant information sent to each school, schools complete Financial Aid information for each student
• April 28: Completed Financial Aid information due from schools to TMA/TMEF. Email completed excel document to annika.sleenhof@tnmed.org. 
• May: TMEF BOD meets to award scholarships
• May/June: Notify schools and selected students of scholarship awards; Students will receive award letters via email provided on application
• June: First distribution checks to schools – 50% of total award value
• December: Second distribution checks to schools – 50% of total award value
• January 12, 2026: 2026-27 Call for scholarships to schools and application opens