New Scholarship Aims to Ease Financial Burden for Aspiring US Doctors
Englewood – September 29, 2026 -- Undergraduate students across the United States pursuing medicine can now apply for the newly launched Dr. Jihad Mustapha Medical Student Scholarship, a one-time award designed to offset the costs of pre-medical and early medical studies.
The fund targets financial barriers facing pre-med students
Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha, an interventional cardiologist and educator, established the scholarship to help talented students focus on academic excellence and clinical preparation rather than financial strain. His career spans decades of clinical practice, research, and teaching, with a focus on cardiovascular and vascular medicine.
Applications open through the scholarship's official website
Students can apply through the program's dedicated site, where guidelines, required documentation, and submission deadlines are listed.