Brian W. Lin Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students 2026

The Brian W. Lin Memorial Scholarship is created to honor Dr. Brian W. Lin, a Kaiser Permanente Emergency Medicine Physician, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education and creator of the Kaiser Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (KLIC) at KP San Francisco.

This scholarship seeks to support medical students who have participated in or are currently involved in a longitudinal clinical experience and have demonstrated a commitment to teaching, mentorship, and educational innovation.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
2. Value: $5,000
3. Type: Undergraduate
4. Study Level: Third- or fourth-year medical students
5. Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente
6. Host Country: United States
7. Eligible Countries: All countries

Eligibility Criteria for Brian W. Lin Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students 2026

1. Must be a third- or fourth-year medical student in good academic standing
2. Expected graduation in Spring 2026 or 2027
3. Enrolled in an accredited allopathic, osteopathic, or podiatric medical school
4. Completed application form, CV, and proof of good standing
5. One letter of recommendation
6. Essay (max 500 words): How has your involvement in teaching, mentorship, or educational innovation influenced your career goals as a physician?

Benefits of Brian W. Lin Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students 2026

1. Be a current third- or fourth-year medical student in good academic standing who expects to graduate in the spring of 2026 or 2027
2. Enrolled in an accredited allopathic, osteopathic, or podiatric medical school
3. Scholarship Amount: $5,000
4. Submit completed application by October 31, 2025

How to Apply

1. Complete and submit the Dr. Brian W. Lin Memorial Scholarship Application.
2. Provide your current curriculum vitae.
3. Provide a letter from your medical or osteopathic school confirming good academic standing.
4. Provide one letter of recommendation from a mentor or teacher at your school or someone familiar with your work in the community.
5. Write a short essay describing “How has your involvement in teaching, mentorship, or educational innovation influenced and shaped your goals for your career as a physician?” (500 words max, included in the below application)
6. All supporting documentation and letters must be submitted through the online application in PDF format.
7. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
8. Upon successful submission of your application, a confirmation email will be sent to the medical school email address on record. Please save that email for your records.

For more details, visit Kaiser Permanente Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

October 31, 2025

Application Link(s)

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