2026 Medical Alumni Loyalty Fund Scholarship

The Medical Alumni Loyalty Fund Scholarship Program recognizes students who have gone above and beyond in serving the school, contributing to the health and well-being of the people of North Carolina, and enhancing the reputation of the UNC School of Medicine. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, and a committee comprised of alumni, faculty, and staff will select recipients. The Loyalty Fund Scholarship Program is merit-based; criteria will be based on a student’s demonstrated commitment to service and leadership.

The UNC School of Medicine Medical Alumni Loyalty Fund scholarship program was established in 1966 with a modest stipend to six students. The program now provides more than 90 scholarships per year to outstanding students, all funded entirely by generous alumni contributions.

One-year scholarships are awarded to returning medical students. While each scholarship amount varies based on availability of funds each year, the minimum value of a Loyalty Fund Scholarship is $10,000. Current Loyalty Fund scholars (2025-2026) MUST reapply.

Students must enroll in the standard curriculum and remain in good standing* at the time of award disbursement to be qualified. A student may not receive a Loyalty Fund Scholarship more than three times during their time in medical school. Applications must be submitted by Thursday, January 22nd.

All applications will undergo a holistic review to determine one’s eligibility. As such, we ask that applicants to meet the following criteria based on their year:

For Foundation Phase Students:

- NBME average of > 78%
- No course failures
- Passed all completed PCC finals
- No level 1 or 2 SPC decisions
- Has not been reported to CoPE for attendance concerns, i.e. is in compliance with attendance policy
- 100% compliant with health & safety requirements (forms, immunizations, etc.) including all administrative deadlines met

For App Phase/Indy Phase

- No course failures
- Passed all attempted shelf exams
- No level 1 or 2 SPC decisions
- Has not been reported to CoPE for attendance concerns, i.e. is in compliance with attendance policy
- 100% compliant with health & safety requirements (forms, immunizations, etc.) including all administrative deadlines met
For questions about the holistic review process, contact Associate Dean Alice Chuang at Alice_Chuang@med.unc.edu.

Applications must be completed by January 22nd. Scholarship selection will be made in late Spring. Selected students will be notified as early as possible. Funds will be applied toward a student’s financial aid package (if applicable) and will be managed by the School of Medicine’s Financial Aid Office.

Recipients will be expected to correspond with the alumni who support their scholarship through thank you cards, letters, and/or e-mails. Recipients are also strongly encouraged to attend one to two alumni events during the year.

Questions: Contact Brandon Woodmancy at Brandon_Woodmancy@med.unc.edu

*Please be advised the School of Medicine reserves the right to rescind this scholarship and to recoup any payments made pursuant to the award if you are found responsible for violating a University policy, including but not limited to, the University’s Policy on Prohibited Discrimination, Harassment, and Related Misconduct or the University’s Honor Code. Similarly, the School of Medicine reserves the right to rescind this scholarship and to recoup any payments made pursuant to the award if you are convicted of; enter an Alford plea or plea of guilty, no contest, or nolo contendere; receive a deferred prosecution or a prayer for judgment continued; or otherwise accept responsibility for a felony or crime of violence. As a condition of receiving this scholarship, you agree to inform the School of Medicine in a timely manner of allegations of University policy violations or criminal charges involving a felony or a crime of violence.

General Information

Last Name

First Name

Middle Name

Preferred Name

PID

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone

Birthdate

Hometown State

NC County

Do you identify as a first-generation student? (First in your immediate family to attend college)

Class

U.S. Citizen

Country of Citizenship

Education

High School (Name, City/State)

Undergraduate Institution

Undergraduate Degree

Undergraduate Major

Undergraduate Minor

Undergraduate Degree Start

Undergraduate Degree Completion

Are you pursuing a dual degree?

Dual Degree Type

Expected Medical School Graduation Date

Please list any other scholarship awards or assistance you have received during medical school.

Please list membership in Honorary/Professional Societies or Medical School or Related Awards/Accomplishments.

Application Questions

Please keep the following essay questions to 200 words or less. We strongly recommend writing these responses in a word processor and copy/pasting your completed response.

Describe 1-2 volunteer or student leadership experiences that you have engaged in and have made an impact for your fellow students, the UNC School of Medicine, or the health and well-being of North Carolinians? Make sure to highlight your unique individual contributions. (Examples may include unpaid extracurriculars and activities, including but not limited to School of Medicine committees or work groups, student organizations, curriculum support, and recruitment activities).

Describe 1-2 work or research experiences which has furthered the reach, impact, and reputation of the School of Medicine. Please make sure to highlight your unique individual contributions.

When you think about the 2026-2027 academic year, what skills, experiences, or milestones are you hoping to develop or reach? How would this scholarship support you in reaching those goals?

Please upload your most recent CV/Resume

I authorize University of North Carolina School of Medicine by typing my full name below to release information concerning my academic status and financial aid package to the Office of Medical Alumni Affairs in support of my application for a Loyalty Fund Scholarship. I understand this application will be reviewed by members of the selection committee and give my permission for the application and supporting documentation to be copied and distributed for this purpose. I also understand if I receive this scholarship, it is only for the 2026-27 academic year and cannot be deferred to a later time.

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