Florida Legion Organization Medical Scholarship

Eligibility:
• A U.S. Citizen or permanent Florida resident
• A student in an accredited Florida medical school or medical program
• Must have completed at least one year of study

Nomination Packet must include:
1. A nomination letter from the medical school’s dean or the dean’s designate discussing the
nominee’s:

• Leadership abilities
• Excellent academic achievements
• Awards and honors, special research projects, and extracurricular activities, especially those exhibiting leadership abilities.

2. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member
3. A personal statement by the nominee which does not exceed 250 words, discussing
his/her motivation for pursuing a medical career and how he/she anticipates working to
improve the health care of the community in which they live.
4. A curriculum vitae (CV) for the nominee which clearly indicates contact information

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