Dr. Rachel Oliver Scholarship

For Medical Students

The Dr. Rachel Oliver Scholarship is a unique opportunity for medical students to showcase their writing skills while also earning financial support towards their education. This scholarship, named after Dr. Rachel Oliver, a highly experienced obstetrics & gynecology specialist, aims to recognize and encourage aspiring medical professionals who demonstrate exceptional writing ability. Through this essay contest, we hope to inspire the next generation of healthcare providers and offer them the financial assistance they need to succeed in their studies. Apply now for the chance to win $1,000 towards your medical education.

Scholarship Overview

The Dr. Rachel Oliver Scholarship is a merit-based award that recognizes outstanding medical students who possess excellent writing skills. This scholarship is open to students who are currently enrolled in an accredited medical school or pre-medical program. Also eligible are high school seniors who have been accepted to a university and plan to study medicine. Applicants must submit a 1,000 word essay on a given topic related to the field of medicine. A panel of judges will evaluate the essays based on their originality, clarity, and relevance to the topic. The winner of the scholarship will receive a $1,000 award to use towards their medical education expenses. This scholarship not only provides financial assistance, but it also offers a platform for students to showcase their writing skills and gain recognition for their hard work. Apply now to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

scholarships

Criteria

To apply for the Dr. Rachel Oliver Scholarship Fund, you must be a current medical student enrolled in a medical school in the United States. The scholarship will be awarded based on a creative essay of under 1000 words in response to the following prompt:

“Identify a significant issue facing women’s health today and propose a new and innovative approach to address it.”

We are looking for applicants who demonstrate a passion for women’s health, an understanding of the challenges facing women’s health, and a creative approach to problem-solving. The winning essay will receive a $1,000 scholarship to help support their medical education. We encourage all eligible medical students to apply and look forward to reading your essays.

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is December 15, 2023.

Winner Announced

The winner for the scholarship will be announced January 15, 2024.

How to Apply

To apply for the Dr. Rachel Oliver Scholarship Fund, applicants should email their essay response to the following prompt in Word Doc format to [email protected]:

“Identify a significant issue facing women’s health today and propose a new and innovative approach to address it.”

We encourage all eligible medical students to submit their responses to this essay question and share their ideas for improving women’s health. We look forward to reading your essays and awarding the scholarship to the winning applicant.

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA