PITTSBURG, KS – The Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos Scholarship today announced its official launch, offering a $1,000 award to undergraduate and medical students through an annual essay contest. The scholarship honors the journey of Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos, MD, a board-certified family medicine physician whose personal experience as a cancer patient during her medical residency reshaped her approach to compassionate, accessible care.
Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos established this scholarship to support future physicians who understand that resilience and empathy are as vital as clinical training. The program seeks students who have faced adversity, navigated the healthcare system themselves, or witnessed gaps in care for underserved communities.
Eligibility Criteria
The Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos Scholarship accepts applications from two groups of students:
- Undergraduate students currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university who are actively pursuing a pre-medical track or preparing for medical school.
- Medical students currently enrolled in an accredited M.D. or D.O. program within the United States.
Applicants must submit an original, unpublished essay of 500 to 800 words responding to the following prompt:
“Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos faced a melanoma diagnosis during her medical residency, which deepened her understanding of what it means to be both a patient and a physician. Describe a challenge, personal health experience, or encounter with our healthcare system that shaped your own desire to practice medicine. How will you use that experience to provide more compassionate and accessible care to underserved communities?”
No minimum GPA is required. No letters of recommendation or transcripts are necessary. AI-generated submissions will be disqualified. Each student may submit only one entry per cycle.
Award Amount and Key Dates
- Scholarship Award: $1,000 (one winner selected annually)
- Submission Deadline: February 15, 2027
- Winner Announcement: March 15, 2027
How to Apply
Interested students must email their essay as a PDF or Word document attachment to apply@drjacquelineyoutsos.com. The email subject line must read: “Scholarship Submission – [Applicant Full Name]” The email body must include the applicant’s full name, current school and year of study, status as an undergraduate (pre-med) or medical student, and a one-sentence confirmation that the essay is original work.
About the Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos Scholarship
Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos created this scholarship to invest in the next generation of physicians who prioritize equitable care. As a Family Medicine physician who founded ReNu Medical & Spa in a medically underserved region of Southeast Kansas, Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos remains one of the few practitioners for skin care in her area accepting both Medicare and Medicaid. She has served over 15,000 patients across five office locations.
Her own experience of undergoing melanoma removal while still a medical resident continues to inform her philosophy: that the best doctors are often shaped by their own trials. Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos speaks nationally and serves as a consultant for TreCeuticals. She lives in Kansas with her husband and daughters.
The scholarship carries no geographic restriction and is open to eligible students nationwide.
Media Contact
Company Name: Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos Scholarship
Contact Person: Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos
Email: Send Email
City: PITTSBURG
State: Florida
Country: United States
Website: https://drjacquelineyoutsosscholarship.com/
