Medicine

Medicine is the science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Medicine encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness. Contemporary medicine applies biomedical sciences, biomedical research, genetics, and medical technology to diagnose, treat, and prevent injury and disease, typically through pharmaceuticals or surgery, but also through therapies as diverse as psychotherapy, external splints and traction, medical devices, biologics, and ionizing radiation, amongst others.

Medicine has existed for thousands of years, during most of which it was an art (an area of skill and knowledge) frequently having connections to the religious and philosophical beliefs of local culture. For example, a medicine man would apply herbs and say prayers for healing, or an ancient philosopher and physician would apply bloodletting according to the theories of humorism. In recent centuries, since the advent of modern science, most medicine has become a combination of art and science (both basic and applied, under the umbrella of medical science). While stitching technique for sutures is an art learned through practice, the knowledge of what happens at the cellular and molecular level in the tissues being stitched arises through science.

Prescientific forms of medicine are now known as traditional medicine and folk medicine. They remain commonly used with or instead of scientific medicine and are thus called alternative medicine. For example, evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture is "variable and inconsistent" for any condition, but is generally safe when done by an appropriately trained practitioner. In contrast, treatments outside the bounds of safety and efficacy are termed quackery.

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Scholarships for Medicine Majors

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Up to $30,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Up to $30,000

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The Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship is available to military veterans and their dependents who are pursuing studies in STEM fields. You must be a recipient of the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship to be eligible for this award, which acts as an extension to expiring benefits of those programs.

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San Miguel Association Medical Scholarship

University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine

$25,000 Varies See Details

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The San Miguel Association Medical Scholarship is available to students at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. You must be in your last two years of medical school and demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. You must also practice in the areas of family medicine, internal medicine or pediatric medicine for...

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San Miguel Association Medical Scholarship

University of California, San Diego - School of Medicine

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$25,000

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The San Miguel Association Medical Scholarship is available to students at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. You must be in your last two years of medical school and demonstrate academic excellence and financial need. You must also practice in the areas of family medicine, internal medicine or pediatric medicine for...

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Health Sciences Scholarship Program - WVU

West Virginia University - Health Sciences Center

$20,000 Varies See Details

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The Health Sciences Scholarship is available to fourth-year students at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. You must be entering a primary care internship or residency program in West Virginia. You must also commit to a minimum of two years service in an underserved area of West Virginia after your medical training is...

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Health Sciences Scholarship Program - WVU

West Virginia University - Health Sciences Center

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$20,000

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The Health Sciences Scholarship is available to fourth-year students at the West Virginia University Health Sciences Center. You must be entering a primary care internship or residency program in West Virginia. You must also commit to a minimum of two years service in an underserved area of West Virginia after your medical training is...

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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this...

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AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

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$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Underrepresented in Medicine Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students who are from historically underrepresented groups in the medical profession. You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and demonstrate a dedication to serving vulnerable or underserved populations to be eligible for this...

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

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$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

Up to $10,000 Varies See Details

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Allman Medical Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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Up to $10,000

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The Allman Medical Scholarship is available to women who are competing at the local, state and or national level of the Miss America competition. You must wish to enter the field of medicine to become a medical doctor to be eligible for this award. Your application will be considered on your GPA, class rank, MCAT score, extracurricular...

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Texas Medical Association Diversity in Medicine Scholarship

Texas Medical Association

$10,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

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The Texas Medical Association Diversity in Medicine Scholarship is open to incoming medical students. You must be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American (includes American Indian/Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) planning to attend medical school in the state of Texas and be a U.S citizen in order to be...

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Texas Medical Association Diversity in Medicine Scholarship

Texas Medical Association

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$10,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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The Texas Medical Association Diversity in Medicine Scholarship is open to incoming medical students. You must be African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or Native American (includes American Indian/Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) planning to attend medical school in the state of Texas and be a U.S citizen in order to be...

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Healthcare Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

Up to $10,000 May 31, 2025 See Details

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The Healthcare Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a career in Healthcare at any University in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA in order to to eligible for this award.

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Healthcare Scholarship

For A Bright Future Foundation

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Up to $10,000

deadline

May 31, 2025
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The Healthcare Scholarship is open to underrepresented and underprivileged high school and undergraduate students. You must be pursuing a career in Healthcare at any University in the United States and have a 3.0 GPA in order to to eligible for this award.

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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University

$7,500 Varies See Details

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The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award.

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St. David’s Scholar Program - Huston-Tillotson University

Huston-Tillotson University

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$7,500

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The St. David’s Scholar Program is available to incoming freshman students at Huston-Tillotson University who intend to pursue health careers. There are a limited amount of spots for rising sophomores to enter the program. This is a renewable award.

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Delaney Medical School Scholarship Fund

Gannon University

$38,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Delaney Medical School Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted to allopathic medical school. You must be a graduate of an Erie County high school as well as Gannon University to be eligible for this award.

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Delaney Medical School Scholarship Fund

Gannon University

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$38,000

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The Delaney Medical School Scholarship is available to students who have been accepted to allopathic medical school. You must be a graduate of an Erie County high school as well as Gannon University to be eligible for this award.

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