Scholarships and Internships
The Richard Morgan Summer Research Fellowship at UCLA
To increase diversity in the physician-scientist workforce by providing individualized research preparation and mentorship for undergraduate students who plan to apply to MD-PhD programs, including the UCLA-Caltech Medical Scientist Training Program .
The Coalition of Black Men Physicians (CBMP) Success Scholarship
About the Scholarship
The Coalition of Black Men Physicians (CBMP) Success Scholarship was created to support the next generation of physicians by helping reduce the financial barriers associated with medical education and USMLE Step 1 preparation.
CBMP is committed to increasing representation in medicine through mentorship, leadership development, scholarship opportunities, and initiatives that improve health outcomes in underserved communities. This scholarship recognizes medical students who demonstrate academic commitment, leadership, service, and alignment with CBMP’s mission.
By investing in future physicians, CBMP seeks to support students who are committed to excellence, service, and strengthening the physician workforce.
Scholarship Awards
Two (2) $500 scholarships are currently available during the 2026 application cycle.
Additional scholarship awards may be added as additional funding and sponsorship support are secured.
Important Dates
Application Opens July 23, 2026
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Recipients Announced: September 12, 2026 on National Black Men Physicians Day
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must: Be currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited medical school leading to an MD degree.
Attend an eligible U.S. medical school or an approved international medical school whose students are eligible to pursue U.S. medical licensure pathways, including the American University of Antigua College of Medicine.
Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Be preparing to take the USMLE Step 1 or have taken the USMLE Step 1 examination on or after May 1, 2026.
Be registered to take or have completed the USMLE Step 1 examination no later than November 30, 2026.
Demonstrate a commitment to leadership, service, academic excellence, and advancing health equity.
Demonstrate an understanding of and alignment with the mission of the Coalition of Black Men Physicians.
Recipients may be required to provide additional documentation necessary for scholarship disbursement and organizational recordkeeping.
For questions regarding the CBMP Success Scholarship, please contact the Coalition of Black Men Physicians.
Email cbmpscholarship@gmail.com for further information