The Mentoring Minorities in Medicine(M3) & The M3 Scholarship were created to support minority students applying to medical school through the funding of the MCAT, an MCAT prep course, and medical school application fees. M3 & Millennials In Medicine have raised over $6,000 thanks to an outpouring of support, love and selflessness. 100% of the proceeds go towards the scholarship recipient's MCAT, MCAT prep course, and medical school application fees. We are excited to have selected a recipient for 2021 and are currently preparing for the 2022 cycle. The Issue Growing up Black in America often comes with various challenges. Our communities experience disparities from birth in the areas of health, education, access to vital resources, and employment to name the least. This disparity is very apparent in the medical field. Out of all the physicians in the U.S., a mere 5% identify as African-American or Black. It is our duty as physicians to actively work towards increasing this number. It is well-known that several underrepresented minority students do not have the luxury of preparing for medical school with the same resources, guidance or support as their non-minority counterparts. Our Goal The M3 Scholarship was designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with the application process while encouraging minority pre-medical students to continue striving towards a career in medicine. The scholarship recipient will be selected by a committee of resident physicians after completing all requirements of the application process. The recipient will also be connected with medical student and physician mentors based on specialty interest and other commonalities. No amount or contribution is too little! Thank you for your consideration, selfless contributions, and sharing of this initiative with your networks - we are eternally grateful!