Doctor EJ Scholarship Fund
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Investing in the voices who will transform care, birth, and health equity.
Launching October 5 • 501(c)(3) • Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law
Our Mission
Every community deserves care shaped by people who reflect its diversity and understand its needs. The Doctor EJ Scholarship Fund presented by the Daniel January Foundation exists to remove financial barriers for underrepresented minorities pursuing careers as physicians, clinicians, birthworkers, public health leaders, and policy makers.
We believe representation saves lives — and begins with access.
Support the Mission
Your gift powers scholarships for students and early-career providers committed to compassionate, culturally responsive care.
What This Scholarship Offers
💰 Tuition & Exam Assistance
Support for tuition, board exams, licensure fees, or program-related costs
💼 Clinical Readiness Support
Supplies, uniforms, transportation, and child care stipends
💡 Mentorship & Leadership Development
Connect with trusted healthcare and maternal health leaders
🤝 Career Access & Advocacy Training
Skills to lead change in policy, practice, and community health systems
Awards typically range from $1,000 to $10,000 per cycle, depending on demonstrated need and partner funding support.
Application Access
Scholarship applications are offered exclusively through our partner organizations, which include:
- Maternal health advocacy coalitions
- Ecumenical and faith-based organizations
- Mental and behavioral health organizations
- Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
- Community Based organizations
Applicants must be nominated or endorsed by at least one partner organization to apply.
Want to be considered?
📩 Ask your local partner organization about Doctor EJ Scholarship nominations
Partners
How the Scholarship Works
- Annual Awards: The scholarship is given once a year, beginning in Summer 2026.
- Partner Organizations Only: You cannot apply directly. Instead, you must go through one of our trusted partner organizations (such as maternal health groups, faith-based groups, mental health advocates, or managed care organizations).
Why Partners?
We work with partner organizations to make sure applications are reviewed fairly and reach the people who will have the greatest impact in their communities.
Key Dates
Applications Open: Spring 2026
Applications Close: May 15, 2026
Winners Notified: June 15, 2026
Funds Distributed: By July 15, 2026
What You Need to Know
All scholarship money is distributed once annually per partner organization.
Direct individual applications are not accepted. Every application must come through a partner organization.
Award amounts typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, depending on need and available funding.
Who We Support
We prioritize applicants who are:
- Underrepresented minorities in healthcare (Black, Latinx, Indigenous, AAPI, MENA, multiracial, first-generation, low-income, or system-impacted)
- Enrolled or accepted into an accredited program (medicine, nursing, midwifery, doula/lactation training, social work, psychology, public health, health policy, etc.)
Committed to advancing maternal health equity and serving underserved communities
How to Get Started
- Contact a Partner Organization to request nomination
- Prepare Your Packet (short essays, resume/CV, transcripts or acceptance letter, one recommendation, and a budget snapshot)
- Submit via Your Partner before the cycle deadline
- Stay Connected — finalists will be contacted by our review panel
Accountability & Transparency
- Annual public Equity Impact Report on demographics, disciplines, and community reach
- Data privacy and secure application systems
- A commitment to non-discrimination in all review and selection processes
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