The Texas Medical Excellence Scholarship was created by Dr. Emily J. Kirby to support, empower, and encourage students in Texas pursuing education in the medical field. The Texas Medical Excellence Scholarship is open to students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in healthcare either in-state, out-of-state, or through an accredited online program. Eligible fields include Medicine (MD, DO, DPM), Dentistry (DMD, DDS), Nursing (RN, NP), Pharmacy (PharmD), and other healthcare-related disciplines. Applicants are required to upload a letter of recommendation with accurate contact information for the person supplying the letter of recommendation. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.