Dr. Sherket B. Peterson Scholarship for Research & Innovation
Sherket B. Peterson, PhD, a Minority Medical Education Program (MMEP) alum, is excited to offer a scholarship opportunity to Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP), Summer Medical and Dental Education Program (SMDEP), Summer Medical Education Program (SMEP), and MMEP alums! With the support of the ADEAGies Foundation and the Summer Health Professions Education Program, the Dr. Sherket B. Peterson Scholarship provides financial support in the form of a $3000 scholarship and mentorship to further the education of historically underrepresented students in health-related careers. The scholarship honors program alums interested in pursuing a career in a field that will enhance health research or innovation with the potential to impact the world!
Award
One student will receive a $3000 award and one year of mentorship. A portion of the award, $2500, will be distributed to the awardee’s U.S. college or university on their behalf for tuition expenses, and $500 will be distributed directly to the awardee for other educational expenses such as books and/or laptops, grad school applications, etc.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant must:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. college or university and have completed at least (2) two years of undergraduate studies (rising juniors and above).
- Maintain good academic standing.
- Identify as underserved in health careers.
- Have completed the SHPEP, SMDEP, SMEP, or MMEP.
- Demonstrate a drive to succeed in pursuing a health career, leadership, and/or passion for creating change in their community as evidenced by a record of activities or accomplishments.
- Demonstrate a commitment to advancing new ideas, concepts, approaches, policies, programs, technologies, potential treatments, or products that improve health and reduce health disparities.
Application Process Checklist
- Completed scholarship application and short-answer responses.
- A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or mentor addressing the candidate’s experiences and qualities that align with the eligibility criteria.
- A current curriculum vitae or resume.
- Unofficial transcript(s) verifying academic standing.
The application for the 2025 Dr. Sherket B. Peterson Scholarship for Research & Innovation will open at the end of 2024. Please check back for updated information.
2024 Scholarship Winner
Stacey Grimaldo-Garcia
2022 Columbia University SHPEP Alum
Career Track: Medicine
Year in School: College Senior
Currently Attending: Middlebury College
Major: Neuroscience
Expected to Graduate in 2024
“Throughout my undergraduate years, I have developed an interest in conducting and leading research. I have had the incredible opportunity to work with glioblastomas and participate in pancreatic and oral cancer research. Also, I have been a member of various research groups at institutions located in Boston, Colorado, and New York City. I am excited to enter the next phase of my academic journey by applying to medical school this upcoming year.”
The Dr. Sherket B. Peterson Scholarship for Research & Innovation Fund is a 501(c)(3). Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.