The Dr. Timothy George Scholarship Program
The Dr. Timothy George Scholarship Program
Honoring a Legacy
In honor of our founding board member, scholarship chair, and beloved colleague, the ABPA Board has established the Dr. Timothy George Scholarship Program.
Dr. George was deeply committed to increasing representation in medicine and championed access to MCAT preparation resources for underrepresented students.
Scholarship Overview
This scholarship provides financial support for MCAT preparation courses to help position students for success in the medical school application process.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Identify as part of an underrepresented or minority population
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Be a 3rd or 4th-year student at a Texas college/university or a post-baccalaureate Texas resident
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Plan to take the MCAT in the upcoming cycle
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Intend to apply to medical school
Application Timeline
Applications are set to open May 15, 2026. Please check back to apply.
Make an Impact
Your contribution directly supports the next generation of physicians and continues Dr. George’s legacy of service and mentorship. Click the “Donate” Button in the top right-hand corner to show your support.
2025 Dr. Timothy George Scholarship recipents
, Munachi Udenyi
Yosef Awad
Hezron Miregi
Kateria Knight
Brenda Onyeonoro
Nicole Uwakwe
Sydney Lewsis
Chelsea Ikeh
Chisimdi Okpara
Roneria Hayes
Michaela Davis
Mursal Hussein
Lillian Freeman
Tinbit Yoseph
Didi Oseyifunmi
Kailynn Weaver
Owoka Oko
Layomi Oladunjoye
Favor Igwilo
Flida Etchouekang
Zaria Cleveland
Magda Ibrahim
Chindinma Ogbu
Taverlyn Shepard
Erin Williams
Hailey Norris
Ferdous Isak
2025 Clinical shadowing program Recipients
Clinical Shadowing Program
Closing the Access Gap
Clinical shadowing is a critical component of preparing for medical school. However, many underrepresented students face limited access to physician mentors and real-world clinical experiences.
Our Approach
ABPA connects pre-health Black undergraduate students with practicing physicians through structured, four-week shadowing rotations and mentorship opportunities. This program provides meaningful exposure to clinical environments while fostering relationships that support long-term success.
Program Impact
Participants gain:
Direct clinical observation experience
Exposure to various medical specialties
Mentorship from practicing physicians
Increased confidence in pursuing a career in medicine
Application Timeline
Applications are set to open April 15, 2026. Please check back to apply.
Support the Program
Your support helps remove barriers and expand access:
$3,000 — Supports large-scale mentoring events connecting 100+ students and physicians
$1,500 — Funds coordination to match students with physician mentors
$1,000 — Covers medical school application costs for one student
$250 — Provides transportation and materials for students during shadowing.
What our students had to say about their experience.
The shadowing program is important because it reinforces my desire to become a physician and erases any doubts and fears I have about my pre-medical journey. – Shadowing Program Student
Shadowing is important to me because I believe it is a valuable experience that allows me to explore the different careers in healthcare that may be a good fit for me. It also gives me a better understanding of what a typical day in the life of working in medicine looks life. – Shadowing Program Student
. . . Being able to observe doctors that look like me motivates me to work even harder. – Shadowing Program Student.
Interested In Participating In Our Clinical Shadowing Program? Learn More Below!
The St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship
In partnership with the St. David’s Foundation, we invite you to learn more about The St. David’s Neal Kocurek Scholarship.
The Neal Kocurek Scholarship provides financial assistance, a robust tutoring program, wellness coaching, and mental health services; plus, you’ll be paired with an accomplished health professional, who will mentor you throughout your college experience.
Meet some of the scholars and learn more about the program in this video, and click through to see if you’re eligible!
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
ABPA continues to partner with college undergraduates, including members of the Black Health Professions Organization (BHPO), for student outreach initiatives. The main purpose of these initiatives is to inspire middle and high school students to consider medicine as a career, especially Black students.
We are compiling a list of resources to ensure students are successful on their journey to medicine. Today’s youth communicate and learn information more through social media. That is why we have created educational content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to share with students from a variety of school networks. Check out our most recent posts where college volunteers share a list of things they wish they knew before becoming a pre-health student in college. Please share our Facebook, TikTok, Youtube, and Instagram accounts with your networks.
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