Dr. Mark E. Williams, Sr. Scholarship was established in honor of the late husband of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Tau Gamma Omega Chapter member Stephanie A. Whyte-Williams, MD.

Dr. Williams was an internal medicine physician born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. Attended Chicago Public Schools and a prestigious historically black university (HBCU) prior to medical school. In undergrad, he was a chemistry major and proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. In his medical practice, he cared for underserved and low-income communities.

Dr. Williams was well respected among his peers. He was known for his service to others, love of family and community and his big, caring smile.

Scholarship Requirements:

• Current Historically Black College/University Undergraduate student (MUST have minimum of 12.0 credit   hours completed)
• MUST be a pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, or pre-pharmacy science major
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Official College Transcript (Provide via email: scholarship@tearosefoundation.org ) Transcript MUST be sent by a school official, advisor, or administrator to be deemed "official."
• Provide two (2) Signed Letters of Recommendation (Provide via email: scholarship@tearosefoundation.org )
• Essay:  Please answer the question…”How are you going to try to save the world?” Essay should be a 250 word min / 500 word max
• Permanent address MUST be within Cook County (ILLINOIS)

For more information visit: tearosefoundation.org   DEADLINE: All items must be emailed by JUNE 21, 2024.