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03/22/2026

:: Scholarship Opportunity: A Step Ahead Foundation’s Step Ahead Scholarship ::

A Step Ahead Foundation’s Step Ahead Scholarship is now open!

Eligibility Requirements:
-Young women ages 17-35
-Memphis/Shelby County resident for 2+ years
-Enrolled in, or applying to, an accredited post-secondary institution
-Volunteer with A Step Ahead Foundation (see application for details)

Apply by April 3! Learn more at astepaheadfoundation.org/scholarship

03/04/2026

We love to see Future Doctors connect outside of our programming. Creating a network of like-minded peers is essential to success.

Say hello to Future Doctors Hailey and Madison!

01/28/2026

https://wreg.com/news/nation-and-world/yale-offers-free-tuition-for-families-making-less-than-200000/

01/02/2026

10/27/2025

Established in 2020, The Tennessee State University Medical/Dental Accelerated Pathway Program is designed for gifted students who are interested in pursuing the M.D. or D.D.S. degrees. Students selected for this program will spend three years of study in the College of Life and Physical Sciences at Tennessee State University. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biology will be conferred upon successful completion of the undergraduate degree requirements at Tennessee State University. The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) will be conferred after admission to and successful completion of the medical or dental program at one of our partnering medical schools: Meharry Medical College, Sidney Kimmel Medical College @ Thomas Jefferson University and Thomas F. Frist School of Medicine @ Belmont University.

Students applying for the Accelerated Pathway Program of the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute must have the minimum requirements:
 Applied to Tennessee State University or to the Common Black College Application as a First Time Freshman.
 A minimum high school overall unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
 A minimum Composite ACT score of 28 (or equivalent SAT score of 1310).
 Upon meeting minimum requirements, final acceptance into the Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr. Institute Accelerated Pathway Program will be determined by a formal interview process administered by a committee composed of TSU and Meharry representatives. Students selected for the program will be notified with an official letter of acceptance into the program.

Responsibilities and Commitments of Students:
 Students must agree to participate in the Summer Academic Enrichment and Summer Bridge programs.
 Students must agree to participate in the MCAT and DAT preparation programs.
 Students must commit to completing all requirements for admission into MMC.
 Upon completion of Medical/Dental school, students will commit to a career as primary care physicians or dentists, serving underserved communities.

Deadline for applications is 03/30/2026.

For additional information contact Mrs. Barbara Murrell at bmurrell@tnstate.edu or 615-804-6125.

10/14/2025

Congratulations to former participant Jordan Devres! She is now a registered nurse!🎉

10/09/2025

:: SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ::
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09/25/2025

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Southwest Tennessee Community College will be hosting a free ACT prep workshop for high school students. https://fox13.tv/4nLHI3T

09/01/2025

Future Doctors and Parents,
Did you have a relaxing break today?
Happy Labor Day!