The Dr. Azfar Malik Scholarship for Medical Students

Encouraging Future Leaders in Healthcare

The Dr. Azfar Malik Scholarship for Medical Students offers a $1,000 award to support undergraduate students who are passionate about entering the medical field. Created by Dr. Azfar Malik — an esteemed psychiatrist, educator, and healthcare leader — this scholarship aims to recognize and encourage students who demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the future of medicine. By participating in the essay contest, applicants have the opportunity not only to receive financial assistance but also to reflect on their aspirations and potential contributions to the healthcare community.

Scholarship Overview

The Dr. Azfar Malik Scholarship for Medical Students offers a $1,000 award to support undergraduate students who are passionate about entering the medical field. Created by Dr. Azfar Malik — an esteemed psychiatrist, educator, and healthcare leader — this scholarship aims to recognize and encourage students who demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing the future of medicine. By participating in the essay contest, applicants have the opportunity not only to receive financial assistance but also to reflect on their aspirations and potential contributions to the healthcare community.

Criteria

To qualify for the Dr. Azfar Malik Scholarship for Medical Students, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be an undergraduate student enrolled at an accredited college or university
  • Be on an academic path leading to a career in medicine, nursing, or a related healthcare field
  • Submit an original essay (minimum 500 words) that thoughtfully addresses the following prompt:

Essay Prompt:
Describe a specific healthcare challenge that inspires you to pursue a career in medicine. How do you hope to contribute to solving this issue through your future work as a medical professional?

Applications will be evaluated based on originality, clarity, passion, and the potential impact described in the essay.

Amount

One time award of $1,000

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is April 15, 2026.

Winner Announced

The winner of the scholarship will be announced on May 15, 2026.

How to Apply

Applying for the Dr. Azfar Malik Scholarship for Medical Students is simple:

  1. Write an original essay (minimum 500 words) responding to the prompt listed above.
  2. Include your full name, contact information, current school, major or intended field of study, and expected graduation date at the top of your essay.
  3. Email your completed essay as a PDF or Word document to [email protected] before the published deadline.

All submissions will be carefully reviewed by the scholarship selection committee. The winner will be contacted directly via email.

Along with the essay, please provide the following information:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Address
  • Email Address
  • Name of High School and Graduation Date
  • The University that you are currently enrolled in.
  • Personal Bio
  • GPA