The Cendan Family Scholarship

The Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) Scholarship Program is pleased to offer the Cendan Family Scholarship. Funding for these awards is made possible by the generous contribution of Dean Dr. Juan Cendan. The purpose of this scholarship award is to support a current student with their cost of attendance while attending HWCOM, who have financial need.

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be currently enrolled medical students.
  • Applicants must be in good academic and professional standing.
  • Applicants cannot be a current recipient of a full tuition scholarship.

Award
$2,000
Scopes
College of Medicine
Deadline
09/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Describe why you chose to become a doctor and your medical career aspirations.
  2. Give an example of a time when you demonstrated a commitment to doing what was right rather than what was easy.
  3. What does being a compassionate physician mean to you, and how do you practice that in your everyday actions?