Scholarship Opportunities
Tennessee Medical Education Fund (TMEF)
The 2026-2027 application cycle is now closed.
Visit the Tennessee Medical Education Fund (TMEF)
East Tennessee Foundation Scholarships
The 2025–2026 application cycle opened Dec. 15, 2025, and closed March 15, 2026.
Visit the East Tennessee Foundation Scholarship
AAMC/Darrell G. Kirch, MD Scholarship
This scholarship is not available again until 2027.
Pisacano Leadership Foundation
(Open to the Class of 2027 for the 2026–2027 academic year).
The Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program supports medical students who are committed to leadership and service in family medicine.
Visit the Pisacano Scholars Leadership Program
Applications must be received by May 1st, 2026 to be considered. Students will be notified in September 2026 if chosen.
If you have any further questions or concerns please contact Jane Ireland at jireland@theabfm.org or call 859-287-0948.
Herbert W. Nickens Medical Student Scholarships
The 2026 application cycle is now closed.
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Herbert W. Nickens Award
The 2026 application cycle is now closed.
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Tennessee Baptist Foundation College and Medical Scholarship
Applications opened January 1st, 2026 for the 2026-2027 award year.