Application | Scholarship for Fellows
Puerto Rico is facing an unprecedented healthcare crisis: the massive migration of physicians, the potential closure of residency programs, and unequal access to services, particularly in rural areas. Our current landscape is defined by a pronounced imbalance between the supply and demand of medical care, putting the health of thousands of families at risk. This reality demands immediate and sustainable solutions.
The Scholarship Program of the Fundación para el Futuro de la Salud emerges as a strategic response to promote the development of professionals committed to public health, prioritizing service in critical and rural areas. Each scholarship, investment, or collaboration represents more than financial support—it symbolizes hope for a stronger and more equitable healthcare system, and the assurance that together we will continue strengthening the diversity and quality of the professionals who sustain it.
The Scholarship for Fellows will be awarded to a maximum of three (3) individuals enrolled in an established and accredited program the following subspecialties: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Hematology/Oncology, Trauma and Burn Surgery, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, among others. This merit-based scholarship recognizes Fellows who demonstrate a strong commitment to social responsibility and service through their participation in academic organizations, nonprofit institutions, or other entities that provide direct services to vulnerable populations. Through this initiative, the Foundation seeks to strengthen the diversity, excellence, and long-term sustainability of the healthcare professionals who support our health system. All applicants must meet the established eligibility requirements and will be evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee.
The requirements to be considered and evaluated by the Scholarship Selection Committee are as follows:
- Academic Achievement: A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 upon completion of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
- Enrollment in an Accredited Fellowship Program: Active enrollment in a duly accredited Fellowship Program in Puerto Rico or the United States, in one of the following specialties: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Hematology/Oncology, Trauma and Burn Surgery, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, among others.
- Social Commitment: Participation in projects, organizations, or entities that serve vulnerable populations.
- Commitment to the Future of Health in Puerto Rico: A clear articulation of post‑graduation plans, including the healthcare services the applicant intends to provide in Puerto Rico.
Required Documentation for Scholarship Applications:
1. Curriculum Vitae or Résumé
2. Academic transcript or evidence of GPA upon completion of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
3. Evidence of active enrollment in a duly accredited Fellowship Program in Puerto Rico or the United States, in one of the following specialties: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Hematology/Oncology, Trauma and Burn Surgery, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, among others.
3. Letter of recommendation from an academic mentor or professor.
4. Letter of recommendation demonstrating participation in community projects, organizations, or service‑oriented entities.
5. Personal Statement describing projected plans for providing direct services in Puerto Rico (500 words maximum).
