Dr. James L. Hutchinson and Evelyn Ribbs Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship

Award Amount
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must have graduated from a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County OR have lived in that same area during high school.
  3. Must pursue a degree in medicine.
  4. Must enroll full time at an accredited medical school.
  5. Must be a U.S. citizen.
  6. Must be a resident of California.
  7. Must be a college senior who has been accepted to medical school OR a student currently enrolled in medical school.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is available for U.S. graduate students who have been accepted to medical school or a student currently enrolled in medical school. Students must have graduated from a high school in San Mateo County or Santa Clara County, CA or have lived in that same area during high school.

Application requirements for the Dr. James L. Hutchinson and Evelyn Ribbs Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Recommendation letters (2)
  • Official Transcript
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Proof of high school or residence
  • FAFSA
Additional Information: Dr. and Mrs. Hutchinson created this scholarship to assist young people who aspire to attend medical school and to recognize students who demonstrate excellence in both character and academic achievement. Applicants must demonstrate personal motivation for excellence in both character and achievement. Personal integrity, as exemplified by leadership, community involvement, and concern for others, will be considered. Need is not a primary consideration of the Dr. James L. and Evelyn Ribbs Hutchinson Medical School Scholarship, but may be a factor in final selection. Extra consideration will be given to self-supporting students and candidates demonstrating extreme financial need.

Award Amount: Up to $2,000 annually, non-renewable. The recipient must reapply each year.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $2,000.

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, March 19

Deadline Information:

Deadline for this scholarship is Friday, March 19

Applications are available on the Silicon Valley Community Foundation website. In addition to a completed application, the applicant must also submit the following: two letters of recommendation (the letters must be from the people listed on the application); an official transcript of grades; a personal statement addressing the topics listed on the application; evidence of financial need as described on the application; and proof of U.S. citizenship (photocopy of birth certificate, passport or naturalization papers). The complete application packet must be completed online by the deadline date.
About Silicon Valley Community Foundation:
Contact Information: Lisa Alvarez, Scholarship Manager
Address: 2440 W. El Camino Real Suite 300 Mountain View, California 94040

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