Vocational School Scholarship

This “Minus Three Hundred Dollars Scholarship”, is a merit-based program to encourage students applying and getting accepted to Medical School. This scholarship is established to recognize the hard work and efforts of a gentleman who came to the US with minus three hundred dollars (i.e., he borrowed $300 to come to the US). He struggled to overcome many obstacles to achieve his success. He never gave up, but always believed in God and himself. He is now a renowned physician and active member of the Coptic Church and offers many lectures.

As such, CEF is committed to supporting a generation of promising Coptic American youth as they embark on their higher education journey in the top US universities in the specific field of Medical School.

The scholarship is awarded annually to three Coptic American students who have been accepted to a Medical School in the USA.  The amount of the scholarship is $2,000 per student, paid directly to the awardees.

 Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the scholarship, applicant:

  • Must be CA Resident,

  • Must be a Coptic Orthodox, and an active servant in the Coptic Church, and residing in the US,

  • Must possess an Undergraduate degree from a US University or College,

  • Must have been accepted to a Medical School in the USA, and

  • Must be able to demonstrate an awareness of and commitment to the Coptic community’s needs.

Application Process

The following documentations are part of the application process:

1. Complete on-line application, on this page.

2. A Personal Statement explaining the applicant’s suitability for this scholarship and how he/she would serve the Coptic Community (500 words max.) Include information about your professional and personal backgrounds (such as volunteer work, internship, etc,.) and your short- and long-term career and personal goals. Describe at least one accomplishment that shaped you into the person you are now stating what, where and when it took place? Be specific about the transformation and demonstration of your personal growth,

3. An essay responding to this question: “Why you want to be a doctor, and what will you do when you become a doctor” (500 words max.),

4. Two recommendation letters from credible people who have a close relationship with the applicant and are aware of their character traits and personal development (e.g. priest/ father of confession, school counselor/ teacher, church ministry or volunteer supervisor, and/or any other type of mentor). Letters of recommendation should be uploaded and attached,

5. Copy of Undergraduate Unofficial Transcript,

6. MCAT Score and 

7. Letter of Admission to Med School

 

Application and Decision Timeline

  • Applications Open: January 1st

  • Deadline: February 15th

  • Interviews with candidates: First half of March

  • Final Decision communicated to awardee: April 1st

  • Award Ceremony at Awardee’s home church: Mid-April

Ready to apply?

 Questions?

For general questions about the scholarship, contact us.