The La Tierra Sagrada Society will award $5000 scholarships to members of the MD classes of 2023 and 2024 on a competitive basis. The application can be found in the link below and does require that you have a 2021/2022 FAFSA on file, are not a prior La Tierra Sagrada Society Scholarship recipient, and are in good academic standing.

Along with demographic information, please submit a personal statement (via the link above) answering the following as part of the application process (not to exceed 700 words/4,000 characters):

• What brought you to a career in healthcare?
• Describe your engagement in volunteer, community service and research activities during your time at the UNM School of Medicine?
• Describe your goals as a future health care provider or researcher including how you will invest in the health of your community and patients?
• Describe your understanding of the UNM Health Sciences Mission and Vision and how your goals align.

The deadline for application is 11:59 PM Monday, June 7, 2021.

LTSS Scholarship Application Form

To apply, please submit an essay, not to exceed 450 words, with a focus on your leadership and/or community service roles throughout your medical education, and how you plan to impact healthcare in New Mexico after completion of your residency.

To be eligible for consideration, students must:

• Must be a 4th year student
• Demonstrate financial need based on your 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Be in good academic standing 

The deadline for application is 11:59 PM Monday, June 7, 2021.

Alumni Association Scholarship Application Form