Dr Anthony S Fauci Medical School Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Columbus Citizens Foundation

Overview

Since 2017, Columbus Citizens Foundation (CCF) has offered scholarships for medical students of Italian descent. The initial medical scholarship program was created in partnership with — and largely funded by — the Morgagni Medical Society, an organization established in 1890 to promote the professional, intellectual, and economic advancement of Italian American physicians.

In 2021, CCF introduced the Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Medical School Scholarship. Awarded annually, this scholarship recognizes Italian American applicants who reflect the commitment and values of Dr. Fauci and provides graduate-level financial assistance to students pursuing studies in medicine and public health.

Who is eligible

- Must be an incoming first-year medical student.
- Heritage requirement:
- Morgagni Medical Society Scholarship: at least 50% Italian ancestry.
- Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Medical School Scholarship: at least 25% Italian ancestry.
- Minimum academic standard: GPA of 3.5 or 88%.

General conditions that apply to all recipients

- Applications must be submitted through the Scholar’s APP (select the specific medical scholarship application; link provided in the portal).
- Awards are renewable for up to four years, contingent upon continued eligibility.
- Scholarship recipients will be required to sign the CCF General Terms & Conditions.
- Scholarship disbursements are sent directly to the recipient’s chosen school.
- Recipients are expected to maintain contact with donors and/or CCF; opportunities may include mentoring relationships, internships, and involvement with the Columbus Citizens Foundation Young Adult Auxiliary.

Required application materials

All requested documents must be uploaded to the Scholar’s APP: Medical Application.

Required items include:
- FAFSA Submission Summary.
- Federal tax return documents for 2023 and 2024 for the applicant and parents.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation tailored to the CCF application. At least two letters must come from current teachers, professors, community leaders, mentors, or school counselors. The third may be from another individual able to attest to the applicant’s academic performance and/or extracurricular/community service involvement.
- The applicant’s most recent (or current) semester report card or official transcript.
- Three written essays. Quality of content, supporting detail, and writing mechanics will all be considered.
- Any additional information requested by CCF, including the designated receiving school, must be provided promptly to keep a scholarship offer valid.

Important dates and timeline

- Application window: only submissions received between November 26, 2025, and February 16, 2026, will be reviewed.
- Candidates advancing in the selection process will be notified by email for interview scheduling no later than March 31, 2026.
- Interviews (in-person or virtual) will take place during April 2026.
- If awarded, recipients must supply any remaining documentation required to finalize acceptance within the timeframe specified by CCF.
- Final selection will be completed by May 15, 2026.
- Award Ceremony: May 27, 2026, at the Columbus Citizens Foundation. All recipients are expected to attend (date subject to change).

Additional information and contacts

- If you experience technical problems with the Scholar’s APP, contact: hello@scholarsapp.com.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Final decisions will be communicated via email by the end of May 2026.
- All award decisions are made solely by the Columbus Citizens Foundation.
- General application questions should be sent by email to: rmiraglia@columbuscitizens.org.

Please ensure you follow the instructions closely and upload every requested document to the Scholar’s APP to be considered.