Scholarship Applications Are Closed

Learn more about this scholarship opportunity below.

About ABPA

The Austin Black Physicians Association is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to the health and education of the African American community. Our work is focused on improving the health and wellness of the underserved communities and decreasing the health disparities by inspiring the next generation of Black physicians.

About The Dr. Timothy George Scholarship Program

Dr. Timothy George
Dr. Timothy George

1960-2019

In honor of our Scholarship Chair, founding Board member, colleague, and dear friend, the ABPA Board has unanimously voted to rename our scholarship program the Dr. Timothy George Scholarship.

Dr. George was passionate about providing underrepresented black students the opportunity to attend MCAT prep courses to help bolster minority representation in medicine.

The Austin Black Physicians Association is proud to offer scholarships for MCAT preparation courses.

In an effort to increase underrepresented minorities in U.S. Medical Schools, we intend to provide MCAT prep course certificates to those applicants who are chosen.

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

  • From a Black, African American, or African descent population
  • 3rd or 4th-year student at a Texas college/university
  • Post-graduate Texas resident
  • Planning to take the MCAT in 2024
  • Planning to attend medical school

Applications are closed.

Past Scholarship Recipients

ABPA Scholarship Winner – 2020

Samuel Pena

Summer Shabana

Kayla Thomas

Carly Slater

Jane Uduji

Tamia Wiltz

Alexander Aziaklo

Alexander Aziaklo

Oluwatoyin Banjo

Kennedy Barlow

Calah Burros

Nia Harris

Kyrah James

Joshua Lewis

Chimdubem (Wisdom) Orakwue

Congratulations to the 2021 Scholarship Winners!

Abdulfetah Abd

Zawge Daniel

Trinity Brigham

Tia Taylor 

Taverlyn Shepard 

Shanii Tabb 

Sandy Reynolds

Natalie De La Cerda

Melanie Hollis 

Leila Martinez 

Kourtlin Williams 

Jedidiah Feyisetan

Jayden Fagbola

Fatima Akilo

ESTHER BONOJO

Emmanuella Bassey

Emanuela Ilboudo

Edom Kidane 

Destani Hopes

Daniel Osayi 

Colyn Bessard

Charity Amable 

Brandon Young

Abram Auguste

Abram Auguste 

Congratulations to the 2022 Dr. Timothy George Scholarship Winners!

Frequently Asked Questions

The application closes on October 15th, 2023.

No, there is no fee to apply.

No official documents are needed to apply. However, they may be requested at anytime. 

Yes.

You are required to attend 2 virtual informational meetings in December and possible meetings in the future in regards to the Scholarship Program. More details will be sent via email.

We would love for you to attend ABPA events and get involved in the organization if the opportunity arises. However, not required.

In the essay, we would like you to address your attraction/motivation for a medical career, overcoming obstacles/life changing or defining events, show who you are/ your unique skills. 

We are looking for experiences and activities that reveal your leadership skills, community service, research, healthcare exposure, and ability to work with others.

If you are selected to receive the scholarship, you will be notified by email by November 15th with next steps.

Yes, you will be notified by email if you were not selected to receive the scholarship.

Have further questions that are not listed above? Please contact us at info@austinbpa.org with the subject line “MCAT Prep Scholarship Inquiry 2023“.