NAAMA NextGen Scholarships

Supporting the next generation of Arab American healthcare leaders through financial assistance, mentorship, and networking opportunities

History of the NAAMA NextGen Scholarship​

The NAAMA Next Gen Scholarship was established with the vision of supporting and nurturing the future leaders of our community. It originated in 2020 when Dr. Rouba Ali Fehmi applied for a grant from the NAAMA Foundation, securing $20,000 to award scholarships to deserving students. Dr. Ali’s dedication to this cause continued, leading to another successful grant application in 2023, this time securing $10,000.

The NAAMA Next Gen Scholarship is dedicated to identifying and supporting outstanding Next Gen students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a passion for making a positive impact in their communities. With this scholarship, we aim to provide financial assistance to deserving individuals while also offering mentorship and networking opportunities within NAAMA.

As our future leaders, recipients of the NAAMA Next Gen Scholarship represent the values and aspirations of our community. By investing in their academic journey, we hope to foster a new generation of leaders who will contribute meaningfully to both NAAMA and the field of medicine.

NAAMA NextGen Scholarship Opportunity

The NAAMA Foundation Scholarship supports five NAAMA NextGen students, a minimum of two graduate and two undergraduate students, who will be enrolled in an institution within the United States the year they are awarded.

The scholarship amount is $2,000 per student for the academic year and cannot be renewed. 

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

    1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.5
      1. Applicants with a GPA of 3.7+ will be considered equal in terms of GPA grading.
      2. Pass Fail graduate students should not have any course repeats on their transcripts.
    2. Be a registered due-paying member of NAAMA NextGen
    3. Be an undergraduate or graduate student in the United States of America pursuing a health-related field
    4. Have financial need for the scholarship

Required documents:

    1. Essay Packet: Create a copy of the following packet. Answer all required questions. 
    2. Letter of recommendation: Must include how the recommender knows the applicant. Potential recommenders can be professors, bosses, club advisors, etc. It may NOT come from a fellow student or someone related to the applicant.
    3. Transcript: May be official or unofficial but must be procured from your university. 
    4. Resume: Include relevant activities at a college or higher level.

How do I apply?

Follow the links below for more information about the rules and requirements and to access the application form. The application is open until October 17th, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

Apply Here (must be member)
FAQ and Rules

NAAMA NextGen Kaplan Scholarship Opportunity

The NAAMA NextGen Kaplan Scholarship supports one NAAMA NextGen undergraduate student, who will be taking a kaplan test prep course the year they are awarded.

The scholarship amount is $3,200, applicable towards any single course purchase on the Kaplan website.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must:

    1. Have a minimum GPA of 3.5
      1. Applicants with a GPA of 3.7+ will be considered equal in terms of GPA grading.
      2. Pass Fail graduate students should not have any course repeats on their transcripts.
    2. Be a registered due-paying member of NAAMA NextGen
    3. Be an undergraduate student in the United States of America
    4. Have financial need for the scholarship

Required documents:

    1. Essay Packet: Create a copy of the following packet. Answer all required questions. 
    2. Letter of recommendation: Must include how the recommender knows the applicant. Potential recommenders can be professors, bosses, club advisors, etc. It may NOT come from a fellow student or someone related to the applicant.
    3. Transcript: May be official or unofficial, but must be procured from your university. 
    4. Resume: Include relevant activities at a college or higher level.

How do I apply?

Follow the links below for more information about the rules and requirements and to access the application form. The application is open until October 17th, 2025. Late applications will not be considered.

Apply Here (must be member)
NAAMA Foundation Scholarship

The NAAMA Foundation Scholarship supports five NAAMA NextGen students, a minimum of two graduate and two undergraduate students, who will be enrolled in an institution within the United States the year they are awarded.

Scholarship Amount

$10,000