USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 Exam Reimbursement

Award Amount: $1,000 per recipient

Recipients: 10

Description: The USMLE Step 1 & Step 2 Exam Reimbursement Scholarship aims to ease the financial burden on medical students during their licensing process by covering the official exam fees for either the USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 exams. This scholarship supports future physicians as they take crucial steps toward their medical careers. Covers official exam fees for the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 exams, alleviating financial burdens on medical students during the licensing process.

Eligibility Criteria:

Academic Status:

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited MD or DO medical school program.

Must provide proof of enrollment (e.g., official transcript or enrollment verification letter).

USMLE Exam Completion Requirement:

Must submit proof of completed registration for the USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 exam.

Must provide a receipt of payment for the official exam fee.

Must submit proof of exam completion (e.g., official score report or testing confirmation email).

Scholarship Exclusivity:

Applicants cannot be recipients of any other scholarships from The 15 White Coats (15WC) during the same academic year.

Social Media Video Submission (Contest-Based Entry):

Submit a 1-2 minute Instagram video that reflects on your USMLE exam preparation process and includes:

Key challenges faced while preparing for the USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 exam.

Three strategies or study methods that contributed most to your preparation success.

How receiving this reimbursement will help alleviate financial stress and allow you to focus on your future career as a physician.

Submission Guidelines:

Tag @The15WhiteCoats in your post.

Use the hashtags #USMLERembursementScholarship, #The15WhiteCoats, and #FutureDoctor.

Set your Instagram profile to public until winners are announced.

The video must receive at least 150 views and 15 comments from unique users to qualify.

Selection Process:

Applications will be evaluated based on:

Depth and authenticity of the reflection on the exam preparation experience.

Creativity and clarity of the Instagram video submission.

Engagement metrics (video views, comments, and likes).

Completion and verification of USMLE registration, payment, and exam completion.

Submission Requirements:

Applicants must submit:

Proof of enrollment in an accredited medical school (MD or DO program).

Proof of USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 registration and receipt of payment for the official exam fee.

Confirmation of exam completion (e.g., score report or testing confirmation email).

Instagram video submission that meets all contest guidelines.

A signed acknowledgment confirming the applicant has not received any other scholarships from The 15 White Coats (15WC) during the current academic year.

Disbursement Conditions:

Funds will be disbursed upon verification of exam completion and payment receipt.

Recipients must submit proof of current enrollment in a medical school program for the semester during which funds are disbursed.

A signed agreement will be required, acknowledging the obligation to return funds if verification documents are incomplete or fraudulent.

Important Dates:

Application Deadline: [Insert Date]

Award Announcement: October

Disbursement Period: October – December